Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1356] Who started the construction of Agra fort?
Correct Answer

(A) Akbar

Explanation

Solution: The fort was commissioned by Akbar in 1565 and reportedly took eight years to construct. The walls of the roughly crescent-shaped structure have a circumference of about 1.5 miles (2.5 km), rise 70 feet (21 metres) high, and are surrounded by a moat.

[#1357] Which of the following is not well-matched?
Correct Answer

(C) Buland Darwaza - Lucknow

Explanation

Solution: Buland Darwaza or the "Door of Victory", was built in 1601 AD 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.

[#1358] Which of the following Nawabs of Awadh built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
Correct Answer

(A) Asaf-ud-Daula

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is Asaf-ud-Daula. Imambara is also known as the Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula in 1784.

[#1359] Prabhash Giri place situated near Kaushambi is related to ....?
Correct Answer

(B) Jain

Explanation

Solution: Prabhas Giri town is located in Uttar Pradesh in Kaushambi district, about sixty kilometres from Allahabad. The town is an important pilgrimage centre for the Jain community and attracts visitors throughout the year.

[#1360] Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar to
Correct Answer

(B) commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

Explanation

Solution: Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of victory", was built in 1575 AD 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.