The beautiful monument 'Chandra Mahal' inside the City Palace complex of Jaipur serves as which of the following today? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The beautiful monument 'Chandra Mahal' inside the City Palace complex of Jaipur serves as which of the following today?
A. A public archaeological museum run by ASI
B. The current private residence of the titular royal descendants of Jaipur
C. The state legislative assembly chamber
D. A premium luxury heritage hotel asset
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The upper floors of the beautiful seven-story Chandra Mahal remain the private living space of the royal descendants of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan?
A. The prime minister of Shah Jahan
B. A general of Akbar's army
C. The chief physician of Humayun
D. A noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.

Question #2
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

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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.

Question #3
The ancient 'Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves' in Odisha contain a highly famous historical inscription by King Kharavela. What is this inscription called?
A. Junagadh Inscription
B. Allahabad Pillar Inscription
C. Aihole Inscription
D. Hathigumpha Inscription

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Hathigumpha Inscription (Elephant Cave inscription), written in Prakrit using the Brahmi script by the Kalinga King Kharavela, is located in the Udayagiri caves.