The magnificent octagonal tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built entirely of red sandstone in the middle of an artificial lake, is located in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent octagonal tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built entirely of red sandstone in the middle of an artificial lake, is located in:
A. Agra
B. Sasaram
C. Delhi
D. Lahore
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sher Shah Suri's tomb is located in Sasaram, Bihar. Designed by Aliwal Khan, it is considered a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture, bridging the Lodi and Mughal styles.

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Question #1
The founder of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagara was:
A. Sadasiva Raya
B. Venkata II
C. Rama Raya
D. Tirumala Deva Raya

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Tirumala established the Aravidu dynasty after Talikota.

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Which Portuguese traveler spent several years at the court of Krishnadeva Raya and left an invaluable description of the layout, wealth, and markets of Vijayanagara?
A. Duarte Barbosa
B. Vasco da Gama
C. Fernao Nuniz
D. Domingo Paes

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Domingo Paes visited Vijayanagara around 1520 CE during its golden age under Krishnadeva Raya. His detailed accounts provide some of the best eyewitness descriptions of the city's scale.

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The landmark historical biography 'Tarikh-i-Rashidi', which provides a detailed look at the history of Central Asia and Kashmir, was written by:
A. Abul Fazl
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat
D. Gulbadan Begum

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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