The spectacular 'Tomb of Salim Chishti', an architectural masterpiece made completely of white marble, is located within which complex? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The spectacular 'Tomb of Salim Chishti', an architectural masterpiece made completely of white marble, is located within which complex?
A. Red Fort, Delhi
B. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
C. Mehrauli, Delhi
D. Taj Mahal Complex, Agra
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is located within the Friday Mosque complex at Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar between 1771 and 1780.
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Which ruler added the fifth and final storey to the Qutub Minar after it was damaged by lightning in the 14th century?
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While Qutb-ud-din Aibak started the construction and Iltutmish completed the main structure, Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired and added the fifth storey after lightning struck the minaret in 1368 AD.
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