The iconic 'Gateway of India' in Mumbai was built to commemorate the arrival of which royal figures to India?
A. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
B. King George V and Queen Mary
C. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
D. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Gateway of India was constructed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai (then Bombay) prior to the Delhi Durbar of 1911.
Explanation:
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.
Explanation:
The structural mastermind behind the grand Gol Gumbaz was Yaqut of Dabul, an architect of Persian origin working under the Adil Shahi Sultanate.
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