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.
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.
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.
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