The world heritage site 'Humayun's Tomb' in Delhi was designed by which famous Persian architect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The world heritage site 'Humayun's Tomb' in Delhi was designed by which famous Persian architect?

A. Ustad Ahmad Lahori

B. Ustad Isa

C. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas

D. Inayat Khan

Answer: Option C

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Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, and designed by the Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.

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The historical fort 'Chittorgarh Fort' features a magnificent water reservoir. Which of the following is the most prominent stepwell reservoir inside it?

A. Suraj Kund

B. Gaumukh Kund

C. Rani Udayamati stepwell

D. Chand Baori

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Gaumukh Kund is a deep rock-cut water reservoir inside Chittorgarh Fort where water continuously flows from a spring shaped like a cow's mouth.

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The unique structural wonder 'Rani Ki Vav' stepwell in Gujarat is divided into how many distinct terraced levels of architectural carvings?

A. Nine levels

B. Twelve levels

C. Seven levels

D. Five levels

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Rani Ki Vav is designed as an underground inverted temple highlighting seven levels of stairs, adorned with over 500 principal sculptures.

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