The magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, one of the largest private residences in India displaying Indo-Saracenic architecture, was built in 1890 by which ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, one of the largest private residences in India displaying Indo-Saracenic architecture, was built in 1890 by which ruler?
A. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad II
B. Maharaja Pratap Singh Gaekwad
C. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III
D. Maharaja Ranjitsinhji Gaekwad
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and designed by Major Charles Mant.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which monument has the 'Diwan-i-Aam' and 'Diwan-i-Khas'?
A. Agra Fort
B. Taj Mahal
C. Red Fort
D. Both B and C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Both Red Fort and Agra Fort have these public and private audience halls.

Question #2
Meenakshi Temple is located in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Madurai
C. Thanjavur
D. Kanchipuram

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

Question #3
The historic hill fort 'Gwalior Fort', described by Emperor Babur as 'the pearl among fortresses in India', was originally founded by which ruler?
A. Suraj Sen
B. Madhavrao Scindia
C. Yashwantrao Holkar
D. Raja Man Singh Tomar

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Gwalior Fort was originally founded in the 3rd century CE by a local chieftain named Suraj Sen, though its most famous palace (Man Mandir) was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar.