The famous monument 'Ahsan Manzil' was the official palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Which historical monument in Murshidabad was its direct inspiration? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous monument 'Ahsan Manzil' was the official palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Which historical monument in Murshidabad was its direct inspiration?
A. Katra Mosque
B. Hazarduari Palace
C. Nashipur Rajbari
D. Wasif Manzil
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The architecture of Hazarduari Palace in West Bengal greatly influenced several grand palaces across undivided Bengal, including the Nawab estates.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan?
A. A general of Akbar's army
B. A noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri
C. The chief physician of Humayun
D. The prime minister of Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.

Question #2
The Gangaikondacholapuram temple is dedicated to which deity?
A. Brahma
B. Surya
C. Vishnu
D. Shiva

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gangaikondacholapuram temple is dedicated to Shiva and was built by Rajendra I to mark his victorious Ganges expedition.

Question #3
Fatehpur Sikri was founded by which ruler?
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Babur

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Akbar founded Fatehpur Sikri in 1571 as the capital of the Mughal Empire, but it was abandoned due to water scarcity.