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[#101] Adilabad fort and the city of Jahanpanah was built by?
Correct Answer

(C) Muhammad bin Tughluq

Explanation

Solution: Jahanpanah was the fourth medieval city of Delhi established in 1326–1327 by Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1321–51), of the Delhi Sultanate. To address the constant threat of the Mongols, Tughlaq built the fortified city of Jahanpanah (meaning in Persian: "Refuge of the World") subsuming the Adilabad fort that had been built in the 14th century and also all the establishments lying between Qila Rai Pithora and Siri Fort. Neither the city nor the fort has survived. Many reasons have been offered for such a situation. One of which is stated as the idiosyncratic rule of Mohammed bin Tughlaq when inexplicably he shifted the capital to Daulatabad in the Deccan and came back to Delhi soon after.

[#102] The Sultans of which dynasty ruled for the longest time?
Correct Answer

(B) Tughlaq dynasty

Explanation

Solution: The sultans of Tughlaq dynasty ruled for the longest
time (between 1320-1414).

[#103] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
Correct Answer

(D) Jantar Mantar

Explanation

Solution: The significant world heritage sites in the country include Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Qutab Minar archaeological complex, rock shelters of Bhimbetka, Khajuraho and the Hampi monument clusters.

[#104] "Quwwat-ul-Islam" Mosque was built by
Correct Answer

(A) Qutub-ud-din-Aibak

Explanation

Solution: Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque (Might of Islam) (also known as the Qutub Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi) was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, founder of the Mamluk or Slave dynasty and built using the ruins of 27 temples.

[#105] Which among the following was the most appropriate cause for the failure of Raziya?
Correct Answer

(B) Her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact

Explanation

Solution: The most appropriate cause for the failure of Raziya was her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact.