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The exquisite architectural landmark 'Atala Mosque', featuring a massive, sloping pylon facade characteristic of the Sharqi style, is located in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sultan Ibrahim Shah Sharqi completed the iconic Atala Mosque at Jaunpur in 1408 CE, a building famous for its grand arched screen portals that drew inspiration from Tughlaq designs.
Sultan Ibrahim Shah Sharqi completed the iconic Atala Mosque at Jaunpur in 1408 CE, a building famous for its grand arched screen portals that drew inspiration from Tughlaq designs.
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The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Shah Jahan commissioned the extravagant Peacock Throne for his court at the Red Fort. It was later captured and taken to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739.
Shah Jahan commissioned the extravagant Peacock Throne for his court at the Red Fort. It was later captured and taken to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739.
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The famous fort of Daulatabad, which Muhammad bin Tughlaq chosen to rename and use as his new alternative capital, was originally known as:
Correct Answer: Option C
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Devagiri, the mountain stronghold of the Yadava dynasty in Maharashtra, was renamed 'Daulatabad' (Abode of Wealth) when Muhammad bin Tughlaq forced his court to move south in 1327.
Devagiri, the mountain stronghold of the Yadava dynasty in Maharashtra, was renamed 'Daulatabad' (Abode of Wealth) when Muhammad bin Tughlaq forced his court to move south in 1327.
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