Which ruler added the fifth and final storey to the Qutub Minar after it was damaged by lightning in the 14th century?
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Iltutmish
D. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
While Qutb-ud-din Aibak started the construction and Iltutmish completed the main structure, Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired and added the fifth storey after lightning struck the minaret in 1368 AD.
The monumental Bhojeshwar Temple near Bhopal, which houses one of the tallest monolithic Shiva Lingams in India, was established by which Rajput ruler?
Explanation:
The Bhojeshwar Temple at Bhojpur was founded by the legendary Paramara King Raja Bhoja in the 11th century AD. The structure remains incomplete but boasts an enormous stone lingam.
Explanation:
Golconda Fort flourished as a primary trading center for diamonds mined from the nearby Kollur Mines, producing legendary gems like the Koh-i-Noor.
Explanation:
Teen Murti Bhavan was the residence of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who lived there for 16 years until his death in 1964.
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