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[#941] At which of the following forts Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of Delhi Throne was imprisoned on her defeat?
Correct Answer

(A) Qila Mubarak

Explanation

Solution: Qila Mubarak is a historical monument in the city of Bathinda. The presence of the fort can be traced back to AD 90 - 110. It was here that Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of the Delhi throne was imprisoned on her defeat. The bricks of the fort date back to the Kushana period when emperor Kanishka ruled over Northern India

[#942] Which of the following forts was built by Maharaja Ala Singh, the founder of the Patiala Dynasty?
Correct Answer

(C) Qila Mubarak

Explanation

Solution: Qila Mubarak located at Patiala is a rare and outstanding example of Sikh palace architecture. It was first built as a Kachi Garhi (mud fortress) by Maharaja Ala Singh in 1764. Later, it was reconstructed in baked bricks

[#943] Which of the following mosques is designed after a French Mosque at Marrakesh in Morocco?
Correct Answer

(B) Moorish Mosque

Explanation

Solution: Moorish Mosque was commissioned by Maharaja Jagjit Singh Bahadur and was completed in 1930. The mosque is indeed an example of the religious tolerance during the time of the Maharaja's reign in Kapurthala. This mosque is designed after a French mosque at Marrakesh in Morocco.

[#944] Shalimar Garden has the architectural style of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (B) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: Shalimar garden includes the cenotaphs of the Royal family of Kapurthala and is made by marble and red stone. This beautiful garden with the French and Indo-Saracenic (mostly used by the British architects) architecture is a must visit place of Kapurthala.

[#945] Which city is known as the Holy City of Bliss?
Correct Answer

(C) Anandpur Sahib

Explanation

Solution: Anandpur Sahib Fort is located in the city called Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, also popularly known as the Holy City of Bliss. The fort was surrounded with thick walls in order to protect from foreign stuffs. Inside the fort, it has a unique well which is extremely deep accessed by a staircase in it.