The unique 'Sidi Sayyed Mosque' was constructed during the final years of which independent sultanate before the Mughal conquest? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The unique 'Sidi Sayyed Mosque' was constructed during the final years of which independent sultanate before the Mughal conquest?
A. Malwa Sultanate
B. Bahmani Sultanate
C. Khandesh Sultanate
D. Gujarat Sultanate
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The mosque was built in 1572-73 CE by Sidi Sayyed, an Abyssinian noble in the army of the last Sultan of the Gujarat Sultanate, Muzaffar Shah III.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which of the following temples is not an example of Dravidian architecture?
A. Lingaraja Temple
B. Brihadeeswara Temple
C. Shore Temple
D. Meenakshi Temple

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is built in the Kalinga style, while Brihadeeswara, Meenakshi, and Shore Temple are Dravidian.

Question #2
The ancient site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) was founded by a ruler belonging to which historical dynasty?
A. Kushan Dynasty
B. Maurya Dynasty
C. Gupta Dynasty
D. Pala Dynasty

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Nalanda University was founded in the 5th century CE under the patronage of the Gupta Emperor Kumaragupta I.

Question #3
The architectural landmark 'Rajabai Clock Tower' in Mumbai features structural ornamentation made of stained glass and sculptures funded by which broker?
A. Dinshaw Petit
B. Jamsetji Tata
C. Premchand Roychand
D. Cowasji Jehangir

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The broker Premchand Roychand funded the entire construction cost of the tower on the condition that it be named after his blind mother, Rajabai.