The famous city of Tughlaqabad near Delhi features a unique monumental tomb built for Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq that stands out for being: MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The famous city of Tughlaqabad near Delhi features a unique monumental tomb built for Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq that stands out for being:
A. An open-air pavilion built entirely of red sandstone
B. A five-tiered step pyramid with no exterior dome
C. A white marble tower topped with minarets
D. A self-contained stone fortress surrounded by an artificial lake
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was built as a miniature fortress made of red sandstone and white marble, originally surrounded by an artificial lake and linked to the Tughlaqabad fort by an arched bridge.
Which unique Mughal structural masterpiece features a distinct layout with no central dome, instead using an open-air top tier with beautiful marble lattice screens?
Explanation:
Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, completed by Jahangir in 1613, stands out for its five-tiered pyramidal shape and open-air top floor that breaks away from traditional Persian dome styles.
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