Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#371] Who was the founder of Agra city?
Correct Answer

(B) Sikandar Lodi

Explanation

Solution: It is generally accepted that Agra was both an ancient city from the times of the Mahabharata and yet nevertheless Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, founded Agra in the year 1504.

[#372] Which of the following cities of Uttar Pradesh was known as Siraj-e-Hind?
Correct Answer

(B) Jaunpur

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is Jaunpur. Shiraz-e-Hind is the historical name of Jaunpur when the city was founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq and named in the memory of Mohammad bin Tughlaq, whose given name is Jauna Khan.

[#373] In 1529, Babur defeated Muhammad Lodi and Nusrat Shah on the banks of the river
Correct Answer

(B) Ghaghara

Explanation

Solution: In 1529, Babur defeated Muhammad Lodi and Nusrat Shah on the banks of the river Ghaghara.

[#374] Fatehpur Sikri was built by which of the following Mughal Emperors?
Correct Answer

(B) Akbar

Explanation

Solution: Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 37 kms from the district headquarters Agra, Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610. The name of the city is derived from the village called Sikri which occupied the spot before. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavation from 1999 to 2000 indicated that there was a habitation, temples and commercial centres here before Akbar built his capital. The region was settled by Sungas following their expansion. It was controlled by Sikarwar Rajputs from 7 th to 16 th century CE till the Battle of Khanwa (1527).

[#375] The Taj Mahal of Agra was built by
Correct Answer

(D) Shah Jahan

Explanation

Solution: The Taj Mahal, an immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.