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. The prime minister of Shah Jahan
C. A general of Akbar's army
D. The chief physician of Humayun
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
The historic Humayun's Tomb complex in Delhi, widely recognized as an early precursor to the Taj Mahal style, was commissioned by which royal family member?
A. Nur Jahan
B. Hamida Banu Begum (Haji Begum)
C. Gulbadan Begum
D. Maham Begum

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his chief consort Empress Bega Begum (also called Haji Begum) beginning in 1565 AD, and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.

Question #2
The historical rock-cut 'Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves' are located in the vicinity of which capital city?
A. Ranchi
B. Bhubaneswar
C. Patna
D. Raipur

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial rock-cut caves of religious importance, located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Question #3
Which Jain monument, located in Karnataka, features the world's tallest monolithic statue of Lord Gommateshwara?
A. Shravanabelagola
B. Moodabidri
C. Karkala
D. Dharmasthala

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 57-foot-high monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali) is located on Indragiri hill at Shravanabelagola, built around 981 CE by Chamundaraya.