Bibi Ka Maqbara, a prominent Mughal monument in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) that heavily resembles the Taj Mahal, was built by which prince? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Bibi Ka Maqbara, a prominent Mughal monument in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) that heavily resembles the Taj Mahal, was built by which prince?
A. Dara Shikoh
B. Murad Baksh
C. Azam Shah
D. Shah Shuja
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by Prince Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani).

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, is located in which city?
A. Udaipur
B. Bikaner
C. Jaipur
D. Jodhpur

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Hawa Mahal is in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, it has 953 windows for royal women to observe street life.

Question #2
The iconic Lingaraja Temple, a towering milestone of Kalinga style Hindu temple architecture, dominates the landscape of which historic city?
A. Puri
B. Sambalpur
C. Cuttack
D. Bhubaneswar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Harihara, is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and was constructed by the Somavamsi dynasty rulers (with major inputs by Jayati Keshari).

Question #3
The magnificent 'Meenakshi Amman Temple', renowned for its sprawling gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars, is located on the banks of which river?
A. Krishna River
B. Kaveri River
C. Pariyar River
D. Vaigai River

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The historic Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, situated on the southern bank of the Vaigai River.