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. Lahore
B. Agra
C. Delhi
D. Sasaram
Answer: Option D
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 specific central tax department called 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj', created to track and collect unpaid revenue balances from corrupt officials, was established by:
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Iltutmish
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji set up the 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' to eliminate corruption among rural revenue collectors (like Khots and Muqaddams) and recover every outstanding tax balance.

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Question #2
The legendary musical genius Tansen, who served in the magnificent court of Akbar, originally hailed from which regional kingdom?
A. Jaipur
B. Gujarat
C. Mewar
D. Gwalior

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Tansen was born in Gwalior and received early patronages from King Ramachandra Singh of Rewa before being invited to join the Navaratnas in Akbar's court.

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Question #3
The famous text 'Kitab-i-Navras', a collection of musical compositions praising Hindu deities and Sufi saints, was authored by which Deccan Sultan?
A. Ali Adil Shah I
B. Chand Bibi
C. Ibrahim Adil Shah II
D. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, known for his deep cultural tolerance and artistic eye, wrote the 'Kitab-i-Navras' in Dakhni Urdu.

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