The historic 'Gwalior Fort' contains a spectacular 15th-century palace decorated with turquoise blue ceramic tile borders. What is this palace named? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Gwalior Fort' contains a spectacular 15th-century palace decorated with turquoise blue ceramic tile borders. What is this palace named?
A. Jai Vilas Palace
B. Karan Mahal
C. Man Mandir Palace
D. Gujari Mahal
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Man Mandir Palace, built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, is renowned for its spectacular yellow, green, and turquoise glazed tile mosaics on its outer walls.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb is often called the 'Baby Taj' and is located in which city?
A. Agra
B. Delhi
C. Fatehpur Sikri
D. Sikandra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb in Agra is often called the 'Baby Taj' because it is a precursor to the Taj Mahal and is made of white marble with intricate pietra dura.

Question #2
The musical pillars of the Vittala Temple are a feature of which empire's architecture?
A. Chola
B. Kakatiya
C. Vijayanagara
D. Hoysala

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Vittala Temple in Hampi is renowned for its musical pillars, which produce different notes when tapped, a hallmark of Vijayanagara architecture.

Question #3
The tomb of the legendary musician Tansen is located at which fort?
A. Fatehpur Sikri
B. Gwalior Fort
C. Agra Fort
D. Amber Fort

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Tansen, one of the nine gems of Akbar's court, is buried at Gwalior Fort in a tomb built by his disciple.