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Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the palace at
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Gate of Magnificience is situated at the entrance of the palace. It was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 A.D. to celebrate his victory over Khandesh (Gujarat) and Ahmednagar in Deccan. It is situated at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh.
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Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in India at
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Answer: Option B
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The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah in the memory of his mother. It bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of wife of Shah Jahan.
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The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was
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Answer: Option C
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The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
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Which was the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent?
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Answer: Option B
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Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun was built by his wife Hamida Banu Begam in 1570. It was the first garden tomb in Indian subcontinent. It was declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
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Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602.
Reason (R): He wanted to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat
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Answer: Option A
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Buland Darwaza , or the "Door of victory", was built in 1602 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India.
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The famous historical monument, Atala Mosque, is associated with the
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Answer: Option C
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The Jaunpur Atala Masjid was built by Sultan Ibrahim (1402 - 1436), Sharqi Sultan of Jaunpur on foundations laid during the reign of Tughluq Sultan Firuz Shah III (1351 - 1388). Construction started in 1377 and was completed in 1408. A Madarsa named Madarsa Din Dunia is housed in central courtyard of the mosque
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Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal ruler?
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Answer: Option D
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The period of Bhakta Tukaram is considered between 1608-1649. The period of Jahangir is 1627-1657.
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Who wrote the history of Aurangzeb's reign in total secrecy because of the emperor's opposition to it and what was the name of that historical work?
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Answer: Option A
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During Aurangzeb’s reign, Muntakhab-ul-Lubab written by Khafi Khan, a historical writer. The book covers the history of Mughal period till the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
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Assertion (A): The culture of the Mughal period is generally termed as the Mughal court culture.
Reason (R): The Mughal court culture was an antithesis of Indian culture
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Answer: Option A
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The Mughal Empire or Mogul Empire was an empire in the Indian subcontinent, founded in 1526. It was established and ruled by the Timurid dynasty, with Turco-Mongol Chagatai roots from Central Asia, claiming direct descent from both Genghis Khan (through his son Chagatai Khan) and Timur, and with significant Indian Rajput and Persian ancestry through marriage alliances; the first two Mughal emperors had both parents from Central Asian ancestry. The dynasty was Indo-Persian in culture, combining Persianate culture with local Indian cultural influences visible in its traits and customs.
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Purana Qila at Delhi was built by
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Answer: Option B
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Sher Shah's fort or the Purana Qila. It stands on the ancient site, known as 'Indraprastha', associated with the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was temporarily deposed by Sher Shah Sur (r. 1540-45), who completed the fortress walls and built two important structures, that were used by Humayun when he took back the city.