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The city of Vijayanagara is also known as
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Answer: Option C
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Hampi a village located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River is regarded as one of the most important world heritage sites in India. It was counted amongst the largest and most prosperous cities of the world during its period of power and vigour. This site that holds significance both historically and architecturally has several monuments, particularly the Virupaksha Temple that is dedicated to the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers, Lord Virupaksha, which is why it is often referred as Virupakshapura and Vijayanagara.
52
Marco-polo, a famous traveller, was native of which country?
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Answer: Option B
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Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice.
53
Noor Jahan was the wife of which Mughal emperor?
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Answer: Option D
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Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa) (31 May 1577 – 17 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
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__________, succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494 when he was only 12 years old
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Answer: Option D
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Babur was the son of Umar Sheikh Mirza (Ruler of Ferghana). He succeeded to the throne in 1494 in age of 12 years.
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The remains of the Great Vijayanagar Empire can be found in
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Answer: Option C
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The ruins of Vijaynagar Empire was found at Hampi (Karnataka). The temple town of Hampi was declared the UNESCO world Heritage site in 1986.