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1. Which Sultan built Alai Darwaza?
(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Firuz Tughluq
[42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]
Ans. (c) Alauddin Khalji
- The Alai Darwaza is the main entrance of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque which is located near the Qutb Minar.
- It has a dome-shaped entrance made from red sandstone and decorated with white marble.
- It was built in 1311 AD by Turkish builders, and it is one of the first buildings in India that has an Islamic architectural style.
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2. Who among the following did not contribute to the construction of Qutb Minar :
(a) Qutbuddin Aybak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
[U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (c) Alauddin Khalji
- Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, started building the Qutb Minar in 1193 but only got the basement done.
- Iltutmish, who followed him, added three more stories.
- In 1368, Firuz Shah Tughluq added two extra stories to the Minar.
- The Minar got its name from the famous Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki. Sultan Alauddin Khalji.
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3. Who amongst the following Sultans built the fifth story of Qutb Minar?
(a) Qutbuddin Aybak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Firuz Shah Tughluq
(d) Sikandar Lodi
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (c) Firuz Shah Tughluq
- Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, started building the Qutb Minar in 1193 but only finished the base.
- Iltutmish, Aibak’s successor, added three more levels to it.
- Firuz Shah Tughluq completed the fourth and fifth stories in 1368.
- The Qutb Minar is named after the famous Sufi saint, Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki.
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4. The first true arch in the Sultanate memorial can be seen in
(a) Iltutmish’s tomb
(b) Tomb of Balban
(c) Alai Darwaza
(d) Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) Tomb of Balban
- The Tomb of Balban is situated in the southeast of Qila-eRaipithora.
- This is where the first arch was built in India.
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5. India’s first tomb constructed in the Indo-Islamic style was –
(a) Humayun’s Tomb
(b) Balban’s Tomb
(c) Aybak’s Tomb
(d) Alauddin’s Tomb
[U.P. P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (b) Balban’s Tomb
- The Ghiyasuddin Balban Tomb is situated in Mehrauli, Delhi.
- It was constructed in 1287 AD with stones and other materials.
- It is an important landmark for the growth of India-Islamic architecture.
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6. The Horse-Shoe arch was first introduced in the
(a) Tomb of Iltutmish
(b) Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq
(c) Alai Darwarza
(d) Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) Alai Darwarza
- The Alai Darwaza is an amazing gateway built by Ala-uddin Khalji from the Delhi Sultanate in 1311.
- It has beautiful marble designs and stone screens.
- It was part of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque extension.
- The east, west, and south sides have tall pointed arches in the shape of a horseshoe that is higher than the bays on the sides.
- The horseshoe arches, which hold a round dome on top of the square chamber, are a brilliant way to support the dome.
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7. The ‘Jahaj-Mahal’ of Mandu was built by whom?
(a) Sultan Mahmood I
(b) Sultan Sirajuddin II
(c) Ahmad Shah I
(d) Sikandar Shah
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
Ans. (*)
- The Jahaj Mahal, or “ship palace” of Mandu, is located between two man-made lakes.
- This two-story structure is aptly named, as it looks like a boat floating in the water.
- The palace was built by Sultan Ghiyasud-din-Khalji and served as a harem for the sultan. This question was deleted by MPPSC.
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8. Consider the following :
1. Tughluqabad
2. Lodi Garden
3. Qutb Minar
4. Fatehpur Sikri
The correct chronological order in which they were built is :
(a) 3,1, 4, 2
(b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 1, 3, 2, 4
(d) 1, 3, 4, 2
[I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]
Ans. (b) 3, 1, 2, 4
| Qutb Minar, built by Qutbuddin Aybak and Iltutmish between 1206 and 1236 AD, Tughluqabad, built by Ghiyasuddin Tughluq between 1320 and 1325 AD, Lodi Garden, built by the Lodi dynasty between 1451 and 1526 AD. |
9. The composer of ‘Kirti-Stamba Prashasti’ was :
(a) Somdeva
(b) Jaita
(c) Napa
(d) Atri Kavi
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]
Ans. (d) Atri Kavi
- Rana Kumbha built Kirti Stambh after winning a battle against Malwa.
- Jaita constructed Kirti Stambh and Atri and Mahesh wrote about its greatness.
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10. ‘Kirti Stambha’ of Chittor was constructed during the rule of –
(a) Rana Kumbha
(b) Rana Hammir
(c) Rana Ratan Singh
(d) Rana Sangram Singh
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (a) Rana Kumbha
- Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Chittor, built the ‘Kirti Stambha’ to commemorate his triumph over Mahmud Khalji.
- This pillar is a unique symbol of Kumbha’s accomplishments.
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Q 11. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
| (a) Ajmer |
Quwwat-ul-Islam |
| (b) Jaunpur |
Atala Masjid |
| (c) Malwa |
Jahaz Mahal |
| (d) Gulbarga |
Jama Masjid |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (a) Ajmer – Quwwat-ul-Islam
- The correct order of given sites and architecture is :
| Site |
Architecture |
| (a) Delhi |
Quwwat-ul-Islam |
| (b) Jaunpur |
Atala Masjid |
| (c) Malwa |
Jahaz Mahal |
| (d) Gulbarga |
Jama Masjid |
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12. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and Arhai Din Ka Jhonpra are situated respectively at :
(a) Delhi and Lahore
(b) Ajmer and Delhi
(c) Lahore and Ajmer
(d) Delhi and Ajmer
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre.) 2021]
Ans (d) Delhi and Ajmer
- Quwwat-ul-Islam and Arhai Din Ka Jhonpra are two of the oldest mosques in India, constructed during the Delhi Sultanate period.
- Quwwat-ul-Islam is located in Delhi and Arhai Din Ka Jhonpra is in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
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13. Match the following :
| Architectural Style |
Associated Dynasty |
| A. ‘Lotus bud’ fringe on the underside of the arch |
1. Sharqis |
| B. Emergence of octagonal tomb |
2. Vijayanagara |
| C. Use of Bodegoi in the Pillar |
3. Khaljis |
| D. Massive entrance gate with inclined walls |
4. Tughluqs |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 1 2 4 3
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (a) 3 4 2 1
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| Architectural Style |
Associated Dynasty |
| A. ‘Lotus bud’ fringe on the underside of the arch |
Khaljis |
| B. Emergence of octagonal tomb |
Tughluqs |
| C. Use of Bodegoi in the Pillar |
Vijayanagara |
| D. Massive entrance gate with inclined walls |
Sharqis |
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