The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan?
A. A noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri
B. A general of Akbar's army
C. The chief physician of Humayun
D. The prime minister of Shah Jahan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which is the correct pair: Konark Sun Temple - Location?
A. Konark, Odisha
B. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
C. Cuttack, Odisha
D. Puri, Odisha

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple is in Konark, Odisha.

Question #2
Which of these is NOT a Mughal monument?
A. Red Fort
B. Humayun's Tomb
C. Taj Mahal
D. Brihadeeswarar Temple

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Brihadeeswarar Temple is a Chola-era temple, not Mughal.

Question #3
The famous monument 'Jahaz Mahal' in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, was built during the reign of which regional sultanate dynasty?
A. Bahmani Sultanate
B. Malwa Sultanate (Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji)
C. Gujarat Sultanate
D. Farooqi Dynasty

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Jahaz Mahal was built by the Malwa Sultanate ruler Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji to accommodate his expansive royal harem and entourage.