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.
The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru', an invaluable collection of official state letters and edicts from the Tughlaq period, was compiled by:
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.
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.
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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