The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis?
A. Yadava Dynasty
B. Kakatiya Dynasty
C. Bahmani Sultanate
D. Chola Dynasty
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The Bahá'í Lotus Temple was designed by which architect?
A. Herbert Baker
B. Le Corbusier
C. Fariborz Sahba
D. Edwin Lutyens

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Iranian-Canadian architect Fariborz Sahba designed the Lotus Temple.

Question #2
The historic 'St. Angelo Fort' in Kannur passed from the Portuguese to which subsequent European colonial power in 1663?
A. The British
B. The French
C. The Dutch
D. The Danes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Dutch captured St. Angelo Fort from the Portuguese in 1663, modernized its bastions, and later sold it to the local king Ali Raja of Arakkal before the British took over.

Question #3
The historical fort 'Golconda Fort' features a highly secure entry gate designed to prevent war elephants from breaking it. What is this gate named?
A. Bala Hissar Darwaza
B. Fateh Darwaza (Victory Gate)
C. Mecca Darwaza
D. Moti Darwaza

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Fateh Darwaza is the main entrance gate of Golconda Fort, spiked with heavy iron studs to protect the inner fort from battering rams and elephants.