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[#136] Akbar's tomb is located at which of the following places?
Correct Answer

(A) Sikandara

Explanation

Solution: The Akbar started the construction of his tomb at Sikandara during his reign. It is located at Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra, on the Mathura road (NH2), 8 km west-northwest of the city center.

[#137] Famous mosque Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra was built by which of the following ruler?
Correct Answer

(A) Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak

Explanation

Solution: Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a mosque in the Ajmer city of Rajasthan, India. It was commissioned by Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak, on orders of Muhammad Ghori, in 1192 CE. It was completed in 1199 CE, and further beautified by Iltutmish of Delhi in 1213 CE.

[#138] Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument?
Correct Answer

(D) Agra Fort

Explanation

Solution: The Sheesh Mahal (The Glass palace) is inside the Agra Fort. It was built by Shahjahan for royal bath and dressing. The mirrors used in the Mahal were brought from Halebs in Alleppo, Syria. Shahjahan built The Khas Mahal also known as 'Amangarh-i-Mualla (the holy resting place) at Agra Fort.

[#139] The Upanishads were translated into Persian by
Correct Answer

(B) Dara Shikoh

Explanation

Solution: Dara Shukoh subsequently developed a friendship with the seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai. Dara Shukoh devoted much effort towards finding a common mystical language between Islam and Hinduism. Towards this goal he completed the translation of fifty Upanishads from their original Sanskrit into Persian in 1657 so that they could be studied by Muslim scholars.

[#140] Who was the founder leader of 'Muslim Faqirs' ?
Correct Answer

(A) Majnun Shah

Explanation

Solution: Majnu Shah was a faqir of the Madariya Sufi order founded by Syed Badiuduin Qutb-ul Shah Madar. His headquarters was at the shrine of Shah Madar in Makanpur near Kanpur.