The 'Vikramshila' monastery was founded by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Vikramshila' monastery was founded by:

A. Dharmapala

B. Gopala

C. Mahipala

D. Devapala

Answer: Option A

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Dharmapala, the Pala ruler, founded the Vikramshila university.

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The 'Red Fort' in Delhi has a 'Diwan-i-Am' and 'Diwan-i-Khas'. They were used for:

A. Religious ceremonies

B. Military parades

C. Banquets

D. Public and private audiences

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Diwan-i-Am was for public audiences, Diwan-i-Khas for private.

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The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Moti Masjid' in the Red Fort was:

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Shah Jahan

D. Aurangzeb

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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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Who was the author of 'Rajatarangini' (a history of Kashmir)?

A. Prajyabhatta

B. Kalhana

C. Shrivara

D. Jonaraja

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kalhana wrote 'Rajatarangini' in the 12th century, which is a chronicle of the kings of Kashmir.

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