The magnificent Adina Mosque, once among the largest mosques in medieval India, was constructed at Pandua by which ruler of Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent Adina Mosque, once among the largest mosques in medieval India, was constructed at Pandua by which ruler of Bengal?
A. Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah
B. Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
C. Sikandar Shah
D. Alauddin Husain Shah
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sultan Sikandar Shah of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty built the massive Adina Mosque in 1374 CE to serve as the main state mosque of the Bengal Sultanate.

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The 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi' by Shams-i-Siraj Afif deals with:
A. Mughal Empire
B. Slave Dynasty
C. Khilji Dynasty
D. Tughlaq Dynasty

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It is a major source for the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

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Who was the author of 'Kitab-ul-Hind', a detailed and monumental scholarly work on 11th-century Indian society, religion, and sciences?
A. Ibn Battuta
B. Al-Biruni
C. Utbi
D. Firdausi

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Who was the founder of the 'Sikh' confederacy?
A. Ranjit Singh
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Banda Singh Bahadur
D. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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