Which historic central Indian city, the capital of the Chandela kings, is famous for its stunning group of Hindu and Jain temples built between 950 and 1050 CE? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which historic central Indian city, the capital of the Chandela kings, is famous for its stunning group of Hindu and Jain temples built between 950 and 1050 CE?
A. Ujjain
B. Mandu
C. Chanderi
D. Khajuraho
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Chandela rulers built the magnificent Khajuraho temples, famous for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate, explicit stone sculptures.
Which unique Mughal building features an extensive three-tiered structure with a symmetric layout that draws heavy inspiration from classic Buddhist Vihara designs?
Explanation:
The Panch Mahal is a five-tiered, pillared pavilion built by Akbar. Its open layout decreases in size at each floor, mimicking the traditional design of ancient Buddhist monasteries.
Explanation:
Murshid Quli Khan, appointed as Diwan of Bengal by Aurangzeb, transferred his capital to Murshidabad and gradually made Bengal an independent dynamic state as the Mughal center weakened.
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