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Medieval History of India MCQs for UPSC & State PSCs Prelims-2021

11. Who among the following was the founder of "Gahadvala Dynasty" ?

    A) Chandradev

    B) Govindchandra

    C) Madanpala

    D) Jayachandra

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12. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Buland Darwaza" ?
    
    1) Buland Darwaza was built by Mughal emperor "Shah Jahan".
    2) It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.
    3) Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world.
    4) It was erected by the emperor to celebrate his conquest of Gujarat.

    A) 2, 3, 4

    B) 1, 2

    C) 1, 2, 4

    D) 2 Only

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13. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Panch Mahal" ?
    
    1) Panch Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
    2) It was used for entertainment and relaxation.
    3) Panch Mahal employs the design elements of a Buddhist Temple.
    4) It was commissioned by Akbar .

    A) 2, 3, 4

    B) 1, 2

    C) 1, 2, 4

    D) 1 Only

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14. Who of the following person(s) contributed in the construction of "Qutb Minar" ?
    
    1) Qutubuddin Aibak.
    2) Iltutmish.
    3) Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
    4) Sher Shah Suri.

    A) 2, 3, 4

    B) 1 Only

    C) 1, 2, 3

    D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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15. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Jama Masjid, Delhi" ?
    
    1) It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
    2) The mosque is constructed with red sandstone and white marble.
    3) The Jama Masjid was completed in 1656 AD.
    4) It was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor from Uzbekistan.

    A) 1 Only

    B) 1, 2

    C) 2, 3, 4

    D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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