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(81) Who amongst the following Mughals is regarded more as an adventurer than a ruler ?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babar

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

Babar was regarded more as an adventurer than a ruler. Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent.

(82) Which of the following buildings is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri ?
[A] The Panch Mahal
[B] The Mariam Palace
[C] Moti Masjid
[D] Tomb of Salim Chishti

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

Moti Masjid is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri. The Moti Masjid was built by Emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658) at the highest point in the Agra Fort complex. It was completed in 1655, taking seven years to build.

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(83) Which of the following was a novelty in Shahjahan’s buildings ?
[A] Makrana marble
[B] Tapering pillars
[C] Gardens
[D] Bulbous dome

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

Makrana marble is a type of white marble, popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is mined in the town of Makrana in Rajasthan, India, and was used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.

(84) The Peacock throne (the seat of Mughal emperors of India) was made for:
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shahjahan

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The Peacock throne (the seat of Mughal emperors of India) was made for Shahjahan. The Peacock Throne was commissioned by ​Shah Jahan in the early 17th century. It was the seat of Mughal Emperors in India and was placed in the Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort of Delhi.

(85) Who sent two pathan to attack Guru Govind Singh in his sleep ?
[A] Mir Jafar
[B] Mahesh Das
[C] Zulfikar Khan
[D] Wazir Khan

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

Wazir Khan sent two Pathan assassins Jamshed Khan and Wasil Beg to attack the Guru during his sleep at Nanded, the Guru's resting place. They stabbed Guru Gobind Singh in his sleep.

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