The beautiful monument 'Gol Gumbaz' houses the tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah. Who was the chief Persian architect who designed this structure? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Which specific cave complex consists of 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments entirely dedicated to Buddhist art, frescoes, and murals?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra comprise 29 rock-cut caves, all of which are exclusively Buddhist monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.
The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra comprise 29 rock-cut caves, all of which are exclusively Buddhist monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.
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The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram was built by Rajaraja II of the Chola dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram was built by Rajaraja II of the Chola dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah in Agra, built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is architecturally historic for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which technique?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (often called the 'Baby Taj') is historic as the first Mughal tomb made entirely from white marble and featuring extensive use of the fine Pietra Dura inlay technique.
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (often called the 'Baby Taj') is historic as the first Mughal tomb made entirely from white marble and featuring extensive use of the fine Pietra Dura inlay technique.
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