The famous city of Tughlaqabad near Delhi features a unique monumental tomb built for Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq that stands out for being: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous city of Tughlaqabad near Delhi features a unique monumental tomb built for Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq that stands out for being:
A. A five-tiered step pyramid with no exterior dome
B. A white marble tower topped with minarets
C. An open-air pavilion built entirely of red sandstone
D. A self-contained stone fortress surrounded by an artificial lake
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was built as a miniature fortress made of red sandstone and white marble, originally surrounded by an artificial lake and linked to the Tughlaqabad fort by an arched bridge.

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Question #1
The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru', an invaluable collection of official state letters and edicts from the Tughlaq period, was compiled by:
A. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru
D. Ziauddin Barani

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru, a prominent governor and minister under Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Shah Tughlaq, compiled his state letters into 'Insha-i-Mahru', providing an excellent record of the era's administration.

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Question #2
The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded wrote short, powerful four-line mystic verses that are known in regional literature as:
A. Abhangs
B. Shlokas
C. Dohas
D. Vakhs

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lal Ded's verses are called 'Vakhs' (meaning speech or sayings). These short, poetic songs carry deep spiritual insights and helped shape early Kashmiri literature.

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Question #3
The exquisite architectural landmark 'Atala Mosque', featuring a massive, sloping pylon facade characteristic of the Sharqi style, is located in:
A. Mandu
B. Gaur
C. Dhar
D. Jaunpur

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sultan Ibrahim Shah Sharqi completed the iconic Atala Mosque at Jaunpur in 1408 CE, a building famous for its grand arched screen portals that drew inspiration from Tughlaq designs.

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