The historic 'Qutb Minar' in Delhi was initiated by Qutb-ud-din Aibak but was finally completed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Qutb Minar' in Delhi was initiated by Qutb-ud-din Aibak but was finally completed by:
A. Ghiyasuddin Balban
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Shamsuddin Iltutmish
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
While Aibak laid the foundation and built the first storey, his son-in-law and successor Iltutmish added three more storeys to complete the core structure of the minaret.

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The famous battle of Haldighati (1576 CE) was fought between Akbar's generals (led by Raja Man Singh) and which defiant Rajput ruler of Mewar?
A. Raja Rai Singh
B. Rana Udai Singh
C. Rana Sanga
D. Maharana Pratap

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Battle of Haldighati took place on June 18, 1576. Although the Mughal forces won control of the field, Maharana Pratap escaped to continue his resistance from the hills.

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The famous Kohinoor diamond is mentioned in the memoirs of which Mughal emperor?
A. Humayun
B. Jahangir
C. Babur
D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Babur mentions the Kohinoor diamond in his memoirs, the Baburnama, where he describes it as belonging to the Raja of Gwalior.

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The famous city of Fatehabad in Haryana was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq to mark which major event?
A. The suppression of a peasant revolt in the Doab
B. The birth of his eldest son, Fateh Khan
C. His victory over the armies of Bengal
D. The successful capture of the fortress of Kangra

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Fatehabad in 1352 CE, naming the new town after his son Fateh Khan, who was born during one of his military marches.

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