The legendary 'Chor Minar' in Delhi was constructed during the reign of which specific Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The legendary 'Chor Minar' in Delhi was constructed during the reign of which specific Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate?
A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B. Iltutmish
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Chor Minar was built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in the early 14th century to deter crime by displaying heads of criminals through its designated holes.
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