The famous 'Akbar's Tomb' at Sikandara features a unique architectural trait. Which of the following is completely missing from this major Mughal mausoleum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The famous 'Akbar's Tomb' at Sikandara features a unique architectural trait. Which of the following is completely missing from this major Mughal mausoleum?
A. A main central dome
B. Red sandstone
C. Minarets
D. A Charbagh garden
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Unlike other classic Mughal tombs, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara is a unique tiered pyramidal structure that completely lacks a traditional central dome.
Explanation:
The Atala Masjid in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, was completed in 1408 CE by Sultan Ibrahim Shah Sharqi, serving as a model for the Sharqi style.
Explanation:
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in Sasaram, Bihar. It is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic architecture built out of red sandstone in the middle of a square lake.
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