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? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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. Hamida Banu Begum (Haji Begum)
B. Gulbadan Begum
C. Maham Begum
D. Nur Jahan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah in Agra, built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is architecturally historic for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which technique?
A. Double-domed roofs with red sandstone carvings
B. Pietra Dura inlay work on white marble
C. Central true arches with lime plaster
D. Charbagh layout with stepwells

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (often called the 'Baby Taj') is historic as the first Mughal tomb made entirely from white marble and featuring extensive use of the fine Pietra Dura inlay technique.

Question #2
The monumental 'Golconda Fort' contains a historic royal palace complex located at its highest point. What is this citadel called?
A. Shahi Mahal
B. Dewan-i-Khas
C. Bala Hissar
D. Qutb Mahal

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The acoustic engineering paths lead to the highest point of Golconda Fort, the 'Bala Hissar' citadel, which houses royal chambers and pavilions.

Question #3
The historic 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' (World Peace Pagoda), a massive white dome monument inaugurated in 1969, is located atop Ratnagiri hill in which city?
A. Vaishali
B. Bodh Gaya
C. Sarnath
D. Rajgir

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Vishwa Shanti Stupa is a prominent Buddhist peace monument built atop Ratnagiri Hill in Rajgir, Bihar, initiated by Fujii Guruji.