Who was the distinguished Persian scholar and architect who brought Central Asian styles to India and designed Humayun’s Tomb? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the distinguished Persian scholar and architect who brought Central Asian styles to India and designed Humayun’s Tomb?
A. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
B. Aliwal Khan
C. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
D. Ustad Isa
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a renowned Persian architect who had previously designed buildings in Herat and Bukhara, was brought to Delhi to design Humayun's Tomb.

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Question #1
The 'Tamil' Bhakti saint 'Nammalvar' belonged to which period?
A. 8th-9th century
B. 12th-13th century
C. 15th-16th century
D. 5th-6th century

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Nammalvar is considered the greatest of the Alvars and lived around the 8th-9th century, but his influence extended into the medieval period.

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Question #2
Which prominent Mughal painter, known for his incredible botanical and wildlife illustrations, was heavily patronized by Jahangir?
A. Daswanth
B. Basawan
C. Abdus Samad
D. Ustad Mansur

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ustad Mansur was Jahangir's favorite wildlife artist, famous for his highly accurate and beautiful paintings of birds, animals, and flowers.

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The historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, renowned for its distinct wooden architecture, was originally built by which prominent Sultan of Kashmir?
A. Yusuf Shah Chak
B. Zain-ul-Abidin
C. Sikandar Shah Miri
D. Shah Mir

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sultan Sikandar built the massive wooden Jamia Masjid in Srinagar around 1394 CE, though it was later expanded by his son, Zain-ul-Abidin.

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