The world heritage monument 'Group of Monuments at Hampi' was capital of Vijayanagara Empire. Which river flows along its northern edge? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.
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The historic 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' in Maharashtra is often criticized as a poor imitation of the Taj Mahal. What material was used for its main body instead of pure marble?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
To cut costs, only the principal dome and parts of the base of Bibi Ka Maqbara are made of marble; the rest of the structure is built of basalt stone covered with fine polished stucco.
To cut costs, only the principal dome and parts of the base of Bibi Ka Maqbara are made of marble; the rest of the structure is built of basalt stone covered with fine polished stucco.
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The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.
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