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 Buddhist monastery
B. A Sanskrit college and temple complex
C. A Rajput royal palace
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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