The historic 'Adina Mosque' at Pandua features a central royal viewing platform raised on stone pillars. What is this elevated platform called? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The historic 'Adina Mosque' at Pandua features a central royal viewing platform raised on stone pillars. What is this elevated platform called?
A. Dewan-i-Khas
B. Badshah ka Takht
C. Mimbar arch
D. Maqsura screen
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'Badshah ka Takht' (King's Throne) is an elevated upper-floor platform within the Adina Mosque supported by massive basalt pillars where the Sultan prayed securely.
The spectacular Vittala Temple complex at Hampi, renowned for its 56 musical pillars and iconic stone chariot, was patronized heavily by which Vijayanagara monarch?
Explanation:
While its construction began earlier, the Vittala Temple was heavily expanded and embellished under the reign of Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529 AD) of the Tuluva dynasty.
Bibi Ka Maqbara, a prominent Mughal monument in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) that heavily resembles the Taj Mahal, was built by which prince?
Explanation:
Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by Prince Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani).
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