Which Mughal Emperor installed a golden 'Chain of Justice' (Zanjir-i-Adl) outside his palace, allowing any aggrieved citizen to ring bells and directly demand an audience? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Mughal Emperor installed a golden 'Chain of Justice' (Zanjir-i-Adl) outside his palace, allowing any aggrieved citizen to ring bells and directly demand an audience?
A. Jahangir
B. Aurangzeb
C. Akbar
D. Shah Jahan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jahangir famously installed the 'Chain of Justice' with 60 bells at the Agra Fort, ensuring that any citizen denied justice by local courts could alert the Emperor directly.

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The Qutb Shahi dynasty was founded by:
A. Quli Qutb Shah
B. Ibrahim Qutb Shah
C. Abdullah Qutb Shah
D. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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The famous city of Siri, designed as a fortified settlement to defend Delhi against fierce Mongol invasions, was constructed by:
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B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option A


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The distinctive architectural monument 'Charminar' in Hyderabad features four tall, decorative minarets that rise to a height of approximately how many meters?
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B. 76 meters
C. 96 meters
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Correct Answer: Option D


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