The historical structure 'Chor Minar' (Tower of Thieves), where heads of executed thieves were displayed on spikes, is located in which locality of Delhi? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The historical structure 'Chor Minar' (Tower of Thieves), where heads of executed thieves were displayed on spikes, is located in which locality of Delhi?

A. Nizamuddin

B. Hauz Khas

C. Shahpur Jat

D. Mehrauli

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Chor Minar is a 13th-century minaret with 225 holes, located near Hauz Khas in New Delhi, built during the reign of Alauddin Khalji.

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