Which Mughal Emperor shifted the imperial capital from Agra back to Delhi and constructed the Red Fort (Lal Qila)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The iconic architectural element called the 'Pietra Dura'—the inlay tech of using polished, colored gemstones to create intricate patterns—grew widely popular during the rule of:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Pietra Dura inlay work reached its peak aesthetic maturity under Shah Jahan, as seen prominently on the walls of the Taj Mahal and the Diwan-i-Khas.
Pietra Dura inlay work reached its peak aesthetic maturity under Shah Jahan, as seen prominently on the walls of the Taj Mahal and the Diwan-i-Khas.
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Which specific Sultan of Delhi established a specialized department of translation (Dar-ul-Tarjama) to translate Sanskrit works into Persian?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up a dedicated translation department to translate classical Indian texts on medicine, astronomy, and philosophy into Persian.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up a dedicated translation department to translate classical Indian texts on medicine, astronomy, and philosophy into Persian.
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The 'Akbarnama' was written by:
Correct Answer: Option C
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Abul Fazl wrote the 'Akbarnama', a detailed chronicle of Akbar's reign.
Abul Fazl wrote the 'Akbarnama', a detailed chronicle of Akbar's reign.
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