The famous 'Asafi Mosque' is located inside which grand historical monument complex? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous 'Asafi Mosque' is located inside which grand historical monument complex?
A. Taj Mahal Complex, Agra
B. Chhota Imambara, Lucknow
C. Bara Imambara, Lucknow
D. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Asafi Mosque is situated within the complex of the Bara Imambara in Lucknow, built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique?
A. Tukri work
B. Arabesque
C. Pietra Dura
D. Fresco Painting

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.

Question #2
The monumental 'Sher Shah Suri Mosque' inside Purana Qila features which specific stone as its primary construction medium?
A. Red sandstone beautifully paired with white and black marble inlay panels
B. Polished yellow basalt
C. Interlocking local grey quartzite
D. Pure white marble blocks

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque marks a peak in pre-Mughal refinement, utilizing dark red sandstone with contrasting marble inlay lines on its geometric arches.

Question #3
The spectacular structural ruins of 'Martand Sun Temple' in Kashmir were ordered to be completely destroyed in the 15th century by which ruler?
A. Sultan Sikandar Shah Miri (Sikandar Butshikan)
B. Shah Mir
C. Zain-ul-Abidin
D. Sultan Shihab-ud-din

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The grand temple was destroyed under the orders of Sultan Sikandar Miri, known historically as Sikandar Butshikan (the idol breaker), in his campaign of iconoclasm.