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. Wasif Manzil
B. Hazarduari Palace
C. Katra Mosque
D. Nashipur Rajbari
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 beautiful structural monument 'Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple' was constructed during the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A. Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)
B. Simhavishnu
C. Mahendravarman I
D. Nandivarman II

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Kailasanathar Temple is the oldest structural temple in Kanchipuram, built in the late 7th and early 8th centuries by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman II.

Question #2
The historical fort 'Kumbhalgarh Fort' contains an elevated inner fortress palace situated at its peak point. What is this palace called?
A. Kumbha Mahal
B. Sheesh Mahal
C. Badal Mahal
D. Katargarh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Katargarh Fort is the inner citadel palace situated at the highest point inside Kumbhalgarh Fort, serving as the personal residence of Rana Kumbha.

Question #3
The historical site of Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring structural temples built during the Chalukya dynasty, is situated along the banks of which river?
A. Ghataprabha River
B. Krishna River
C. Malaprabha River
D. Tungabhadra River

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Pattadakal is located on the left bank of the Malaprabha River in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, highlighting a unique blending of Nagara and Dravidian architectural idioms.