The Charminar in Hyderabad was constructed in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah primarily to commemorate which historical event? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Charminar in Hyderabad was constructed in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah primarily to commemorate which historical event?
A. The eradication of a deadly plague epidemic
B. Victory over the Vijayanagara Empire
C. The foundation of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty
D. The signing of a peace treaty with the Mughals
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 to celebrate the end of a devastating plague epidemic that had plagued the city of Hyderabad.
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