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[#141] Which one of the following rulers built the Bibi ka Maqbara?
Correct Answer

(D) Aurangzeb

Explanation

Solution: The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a historic tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India. It was commissioned in 1660 by Prince Azim Shah , the son of Aurangzeb , the Mughal emperor. The mausoleum was built in memory of Azim Shah's mother, Dilras Banu Begum . While Aurangzeb did not directly build the monument, it was commissioned during his reign in honor of his wife. Akbar (Option A) was a renowned Mughal emperor known for his administrative reforms and contributions to art and culture. Jahangir (Option B) was another Mughal emperor, known for his patronage of the arts and his interest in painting. Shahjahan (Option C) is famously associated with the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Therefore, the correct option is Option D: Aurangzeb , whose son commissioned the Bibi Ka Maqbara in honor of his mother.

[#142] Qutub Minar, as we find at present, was finally re-built by
Correct Answer

(D) Firoz Tughlaq

Explanation

Solution: The construction of Qutub Minar was started by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak in 1192 A.D. The minar's topmost storey was damaged by lightning in 1369 and was rebuilt by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who added another storey.

[#143] Assertion (A): Wazir Nizam-ul-Mulk left Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah to realize his own ambition of founding the State of Hyderabad. Reason (R): Muhammad Shah, instead of supporting his able Wazir, intrigued against him.
Correct Answer

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation

Solution: He was weak-minded and frivolous and over-fond of a life of ease and luxury. Instead of giving full support to able wazirs such as Nizam-ul-Mulk, he fell under the evil influence of corrupt and worthless flatterers and intrigued against his own ministers.

[#144] Who built the famous Charminar of Hyderabad?
Correct Answer

(B) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

Explanation

Solution: The Charminar is a monument in Hyderabad, India. The structure was built in 1591 AD. It is the most famous building of Hyderabad and also one of the most famous buildings in India. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shahi to celebrate the end of a deadly plague.

[#145] Who among the following was Akbar's teacher?
Correct Answer

(D) Abdul Latif

Explanation

Solution: Akbar’s teacher Abdul Latif was an Iranian scholar. He was the patron of Akbar from Bairam Khan 1556 AD to 1560 AD, who was seated on the throne of the throne by the title of Gazluddin Muhammad Akbar Emperor Ghazi, he was lovingly called Khani Baba.