The grand monument 'Murud-Janjira Fort', famous for being an impregnable marine fort on an island in the Arabian Sea, was ruled by which dynasty? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The grand monument 'Murud-Janjira Fort', famous for being an impregnable marine fort on an island in the Arabian Sea, was ruled by which dynasty?
A. Marathas
B. Adil Shahis
C. Portuguese
D. Siddis of Janjira
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Murud-Janjira Fort, located off the coastal village of Murud in Maharashtra, was the historic stronghold and capital of the Siddis (African descendants).

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) belongs to which dynasty?
A. Chola
B. Chera
C. Pandya
D. Pallava

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Pallava dynasty built the rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram.

Question #2
The designer of New Delhi's major buildings including India Gate was:
A. Nek Chand
B. Herbert Baker
C. Edwin Lutyens
D. Fariborz Sahba

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sir Edwin Lutyens designed many iconic structures in New Delhi.

Question #3
The magnificent Akbar's Tomb is located at a specific suburb near Agra. What is the name of this location?
A. Firozabad
B. Sikandara
C. Mehrauli
D. Fatehpur Sikri

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The tomb of Akbar the Great is located at Sikandara, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613.