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. An open-air pavilion built entirely of red sandstone
B. A white marble tower topped with minarets
C. A five-tiered step pyramid with no exterior dome
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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