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[#181] The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was
Correct Answer

(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Explanation

Solution: The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

[#182] Which was the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent?
Correct Answer

(B) Humayun's Tomb

Explanation

Solution: Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun was built by his wife Hamida Banu Begam in 1570. It was the first garden tomb in Indian subcontinent. It was declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

[#183] Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602. Reason (R): He wanted to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat
Correct Answer

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

Explanation

Solution: Buland Darwaza , or the "Door of victory", was built in 1602 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India.

[#184] The famous historical monument, Atala Mosque, is associated with the
Correct Answer

(C) Sharqi rulers

Explanation

Solution: The Jaunpur Atala Masjid was built by Sultan Ibrahim (1402 - 1436), Sharqi Sultan of Jaunpur on foundations laid during the reign of Tughluq Sultan Firuz Shah III (1351 - 1388). Construction started in 1377 and was completed in 1408. A Madarsa named Madarsa Din Dunia is housed in central courtyard of the mosque

[#185] Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal ruler?
Correct Answer

(D) Jahangir

Explanation

Solution: The period of Bhakta Tukaram is considered between 1608-1649. The period of Jahangir is 1627-1657.