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The historic 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' in Maharashtra is often criticized as a poor imitation of the Taj Mahal. What material was used for its main body instead of pure marble?
Correct Answer: Option A
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To cut costs, only the principal dome and parts of the base of Bibi Ka Maqbara are made of marble; the rest of the structure is built of basalt stone covered with fine polished stucco.
To cut costs, only the principal dome and parts of the base of Bibi Ka Maqbara are made of marble; the rest of the structure is built of basalt stone covered with fine polished stucco.
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The Red Fort in Delhi was built between which years?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Red Fort was constructed between 1639 and 1648, during the reign of Shah Jahan, to serve as the imperial palace of the Mughals.
The Red Fort was constructed between 1639 and 1648, during the reign of Shah Jahan, to serve as the imperial palace of the Mughals.
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The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.
Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.
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