Which of these is NOT a Mughal monument? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of these is NOT a Mughal monument?
A. Red Fort
B. Humayun's Tomb
C. Brihadeeswarar Temple
D. Taj Mahal
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Brihadeeswarar Temple is a Chola-era temple, not Mughal.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The historical site of Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring structural temples built during the Chalukya dynasty, is situated along the banks of which river?
A. Tungabhadra River
B. Malaprabha River
C. Ghataprabha River
D. Krishna River

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Pattadakal is located on the left bank of the Malaprabha River in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, highlighting a unique blending of Nagara and Dravidian architectural idioms.

Question #2 Report Error
The ancient 'Ahichhatra' monument ruins include a massive tiered brick structure. To which religious tradition is this temple structure linked?
A. Harappan culture
B. Jainism exclusively
C. Ajivika sect
D. Buddhism and Hinduism (Gupta era temple)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The prominent excavated mound at Ahichhatra reveals a colossal terraced Shiva temple of the Gupta period, along with ancient Buddhist stupa remains.

Question #3 Report Error
The famous Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which province?
A. Bengal
B. Mewar
C. Malwa
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Akbar built the Buland Darwaza (Gate of Magnificence) at Fatehpur Sikri in 1601 to commemorate his successful military campaign and victory over Gujarat.