The historic 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' mosque got its popular name due to which historical belief?
A. The Maratha army occupied it for exactly two-and-a-half days
B. The ruler stayed there for only two-and-a-half days after his victory
C. It hosts an annual urs festival that lasts for two-and-a-half days
D. It was constructed in a record time of just two-and-a-half days (60 hours)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Popular legend states that Qutb-ud-din Aibak rushed the initial structural transformation of the college into a mosque within 2.5 days to facilitate quick prayers.
Explanation:
Mattancherry Palace, popular as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace located in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, featuring murals depicting Hindu temple art.
Explanation:
The dome of Gol Gumbaz rests on an ingenious system of eight intersecting arches formed by groins that support the circular base without any pillars.
Explanation:
The Open Hand (La Main Ouverte) is Chandigarh's official emblem, symbolizing the philosophy of 'open to receive and open to give' as a token of peace.
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