The famous Jantar Mantar observatories, featuring massive stone astronomical instruments, were constructed by which Rajput king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The famous Jantar Mantar observatories, featuring massive stone astronomical instruments, were constructed by which Rajput king?

A. Raja Man Singh

B. Maharaja Jaswant Singh

C. Rana Kumbha

D. Sawai Jai Singh II

Answer: Option D

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Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber founded Jaipur and built five major astronomical observatories (Jantar Mantars) in Jaipur, Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi.

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The famous city of Fatehabad in Haryana was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq to mark which major event?

A. The successful capture of the fortress of Kangra

B. The birth of his eldest son, Fateh Khan

C. His victory over the armies of Bengal

D. The suppression of a peasant revolt in the Doab

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Fatehabad in 1352 CE, naming the new town after his son Fateh Khan, who was born during one of his military marches.

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