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[#121] Who built Jama Masjid?
Correct Answer

(B) Shah Jahan

Explanation

Solution: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1644 and 1656. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers. It was originally called Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, meaning 'mosque commanding view of the world'.

[#122] Who built Jodhpur Fort?
Correct Answer

(C) Rao Jodhaji

Explanation

Solution: Mehrangarh or Mehran Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built in around 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls.

[#123] Who founded the Pala Empire?
Correct Answer

(D) Gopala

Explanation

Solution: Dharmapala (ruled 8th century) was the second ruler of the Pala Empire of Bengal region in the Indian Subcontinent. He was the son and successor of Gopala, the founder of the Pala Dynasty. He greatly expanded the boundaries of the empire, and made the Palas a dominant power in the northern and eastern India.

[#124] Who wrote Akbarnama?
Correct Answer

(C) Abul Fazal

Explanation

Solution: Abul Fazl was the author of Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign in 3 volumes. This book gives the history of Akbar's forefathers from Timur to Humayun and Akbar's reign till 1602 AD. Abul Fazl was one of the nine jewels in the royal court of Akbar.

[#125] Who wrote Tughlaqnama?
Correct Answer

(B) Amir Khusrau

Explanation

Solution: In 1321 Amir Khusrau began to write a historic masnavi named Tughlaq Nama (Book of the Tughlaqs) about the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Tughlaq and that of other Tughlaq rulers.