The Maratha Confederacy was weakened after: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Maratha Confederacy was weakened after:
A. Treaty of Salbai
B. Third Battle of Panipat
C. Battle of Buxar
D. Battle of Plassey
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The 1761 defeat severely impacted Maratha power.

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The 'Tughlaq' sultan who built the 'Hauz-i-Khas' was:
A. Ghiyasuddin
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Firuz Shah
D. Alauddin Khalji

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Firuz Shah Tughlaq built the Hauz-i-Khas (royal reservoir) in Delhi, though Alauddin had built an earlier one.

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The 'Mughal' emperor who lost Kandahar to the Safavids was:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option B


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The famous city of Tughlaqabad near Delhi features a unique monumental tomb built for Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq that stands out for using which structural feature?
A. Thick sloping sandstone walls topped with a solid white marble dome
B. An open lattice screen walls with no solid exterior roof
C. Four tall decorative minarets at the outer corners
D. A high dome built entirely of bright blue glazed Persian tiles

Correct Answer: Option A


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The Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq showcases early Tughlaq architecture, blending rugged red sandstone walls with a smooth, scientific white marble dome.

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