The 'Jama Masjid' in Delhi was built by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Jama Masjid' in Delhi was built by:
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid in Delhi, completed in 1656.

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Question #1
The 'Sultanate' period saw the introduction of the 'Arabic' and 'Persian' script for administrative use, and the 'Kharosthi' script fell out of use. The official language under the Delhi Sultanate was:
A. Persian
B. Arabic
C. Urdu
D. Turkish

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Persian was the official language of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
Which prominent Chola monarch constructed the world-famous Brihadisvara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Thanjavur around 1010 CE?
A. Parantaka I
B. Rajadhiraja I
C. Rajaraja I
D. Rajendra I

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rajaraja I built the grand Brihadisvara (or Rajarajesvaram) Temple. The temple is famous for its towering 66-meter stone vimana, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #3
The 'Mughal' succession followed:
A. Primogeniture not strictly
B. Election
C. Appointment by Caliph
D. Strict primogeniture

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Often led to wars of succession.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India