The beautiful structural monument 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' at Aurangabad stands out for its design, which was explicitly modeled after which architectural masterpiece? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The beautiful structural monument 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' at Aurangabad stands out for its design, which was explicitly modeled after which architectural masterpiece?
A. The Tomb of Akbar at Sikandra
B. The Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb
C. The Taj Mahal at Agra
D. Humayun's Tomb at Delhi
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' was designed to copy the Taj Mahal's layout, complete with a white dome, four corner minarets, and symmetric Charbagh gardens, though it was built on a smaller budget.
Which prominent Bhakti saint from Maharashtra was a contemporary of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and wrote emotional devotional poetry called Abhangs?
Explanation:
Sant Tukaram was an influential Varkari saint and poet who lived during Shivaji's time, famous for his heartfelt 'Abhang' hymns dedicated to Lord Vitthala.
Explanation:
Abdul Qadir Badauni wrote the 'Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh' in secret because it contained sharp criticisms of Akbar's religious reforms and court life, offering a stark contrast to Abul Fazl's official accounts.
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