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.
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?
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.
Explanation:
The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial rock-cut caves of religious importance, located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Explanation:
The 57-foot-high monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali) is located on Indragiri hill at Shravanabelagola, built around 981 CE by Chamundaraya.
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