The 'Mughal' emperor who lost the Peacock Throne to Nadir Shah was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Mughal' emperor who lost the Peacock Throne to Nadir Shah was:

A. Muhammad Shah

B. Bahadur Shah

C. Aurangzeb

D. Shah Jahan

Answer: Option A

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Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and took the Peacock Throne from Muhammad Shah.

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

A. Delhi

B. Lahore

C. Agra

D. Sasaram

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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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Which Sufi saint was known as 'Sultan-ul-Mashaikh'?

A. Baba Farid

B. Moinuddin Chishti

C. Nizamuddin Auliya

D. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nizamuddin Auliya was given the title 'Sultan-ul-Mashaikh' (King of the Saints) by his disciples and is a prominent figure in the Chishti order.

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