The Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque in Ajmer, Rajasthan, was constructed under the orders of Qutb-ud-din Aibak by converting what pre-existing structure? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque in Ajmer, Rajasthan, was constructed under the orders of Qutb-ud-din Aibak by converting what pre-existing structure?
A. A Rajput royal palace
B. A Sanskrit college and temple complex
C. A Buddhist monastery
D. A Jain temple sanctuary
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD by converting a pre-existing Sanskrit college-cum-temple complex established by the Chauhan emperor Vigraharaja IV.

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The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by which Mughal Emperor in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Akbar
C. Babur
D. Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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C. Ellora
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Ramayana
B. Silappatikaram
C. Puranas
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Correct Answer: Option D


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