The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Moti Masjid' in the Red Fort was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Moti Masjid' in the Red Fort was:
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) within the Red Fort in Delhi, not to be confused with the Moti Masjid in Agra.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Chehra' system introduced by Alauddin Khilji was for:
A. Price control
B. Tax collection
C. Descriptive rolls of soldiers
D. Land measurement

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It helped in maintaining discipline in the army.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
Razia Sultana, the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, was eventually defeated and killed after a rebellion led by which governor of Bhatinda?
A. Balban
B. Malik Kafur
C. Kabir Khan Ayaz
D. Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-din Altunia

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Altunia, the governor of Bhatinda, rebelled against Razia. She later married him to regain her throne, but both were defeated by the forces of her brother Muizuddin Bahram and killed in 1240 CE.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #3
The 'Kitab-i-Barbar' is a work written by which medieval traveler?
A. Al-Biruni
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Marco Polo
D. Benjamin of Tudela

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Al-Biruni's 'Kitab-i-Barbar' (or 'Tarikh al-Hind') is his famous account of India, though it is also known as 'Tahqiq-i-Hind'.

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