The historic 'Chittorgarh Fort' houses a nine-story victory tower called 'Vijay Stambha'. Who built this tower to commemorate a victory over Mahmud Khalji? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Chittorgarh Fort' houses a nine-story victory tower called 'Vijay Stambha'. Who built this tower to commemorate a victory over Mahmud Khalji?
A. Rana Sanga
B. Rana Kumbha
C. Rawal Ratan Singh
D. Rana Pratap
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) inside Chittorgarh Fort was built by Rana Kumbha, the king of Mewar, in 1448 to celebrate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat.

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Question #1
The Charminar is located in which Indian city?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Delhi
D. Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 at the centre of Hyderabad, and its four minarets give the city its iconic landmark.

Question #2
The historical monument 'Chor Minar' in Delhi contains exactly how many circular holes distributed across its outer masonry wall?
A. 225 holes
B. 180 holes
C. 300 holes
D. 125 holes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Chor Minar has 225 holes drilled into its circular brick structure, used by Alauddin Khalji's regime to display severed heads of decapitated criminals.

Question #3
The ancient site 'Group of Monuments at Pattadakal' is located along the scenic banks of which river in Karnataka?
A. Gataprabha River
B. Tungabhadra River
C. Malaprabha River
D. Krishna River

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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