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    An example of Chola architecture can be seen at
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    Sarnath`s Lion Capital is attributed to
    Solution
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    It was originally placed on the top of the Ashoka pillar at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath by the Emperor Ashoka, in about 250 BCE. The pillar, sometimes called the Ashoka Column, is still in its original location, but the Lion Capital is now in the Sarnath Museum, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Question 3
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    The large Shiva Temple at Thanjavur was built by
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    Which of the following monuments was built by Akbar?
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    Ans 1
    The construction of Agra Fort was started around 1565, when the initial structures were built by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and subsequently taken over by his grandson Shah Jahan, who added most of the marble creations to the fort.
  • Question 5
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    The `Vijay Stambha` (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by
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    Ans: Rana Kumbha
    Vijaya Satambha is a victory monument which was built by Rana Kumbha in Chittorgarh Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Rana Kumbha was the king of Mewar and constructed the tower in 1448 to memorialise victory over Mahmud Khilji. It has 9 floors and stands 122-ft tall.
  • Question 6
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    The Red Fort of Delhi was built by
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    Ans: Shah Jahan
    Red Fort in New Delhi was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It is known so because of its tall standing walls made of red sandstone. It was the residence of Mughal emperors. Now, it is the place where the Prime Minister hoists national flag on Independence Day. In the year 2007, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Question 7
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    The monuments at Khajuraho belong to the period of
  • Question 8
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    The Mughal Painting art reached its zenith during the reign of
  • Question 9
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    Taxila was a famous site of
  • Question 10
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    Buland Darwaza is situated in
    Solution
    Ans: Fatehpur Sikri
    Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the palace situated in Fatehpur Sikri. It wa built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1572 to memorialise victory over Gujarat. It is one of the most known examples of Mughal architecture, besides being the highest gateway in the world. It is built using red sandstone highlighted by black and white marble.
  • Question 11
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    Which temple got the name of Black Pagoda?
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    Who built Char Minar?
    Solution
    Ans: Quli Qutb Shah
    Quli Qutb Shah was the fifth ruler of Qutb Shah dynasty. He built the Char Minar in Hyderabad in the 16th century. There is a mosque on its top floor. It is famous for celebrations of Muslim festivals. Mir Momim Astarwadi was its architect, who built it in Indo-Islamic architectural style. Currently, Archaeological Survey of India is its caretaker.
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    Who built the famous Dilware temple at Mount Abu in the 13th century?
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    The temple was built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupala-Tejpal, Jain ministers of Dholka, between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are famous for their use of marble and intricate marble carvings. The five marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains.
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    Which of the following is an example of Mauryan art?
    Solution
    Mauryan art encompasses the arts produced during the period of the Mauryan Empire (4th to 2nd century BCE), which was the first empire to rule over most of the Indian subcontinent. It represented an important transition in Indian art from use of wood to stone. Rampurva bull capital is an example of Mauryan art.
    The Rampurva bull capital is noted as one of the seven remaining animal capitals from the pillars of Ashoka. It is composed of a lotiform base, with an abacus decorated with floral designs, and the realistic depiction of a zebu bull.
  • Question 15
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    Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar to commemorate the victory of
  • Question 16
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    The mausoleum of Sher Shah is at
  • Question 17
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    Most of the Ajanta paintings were done during the period of
  • Question 18
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    Who among the following Mughal rulers banned music and dancing?
    Solution
    The sixth and last great Mughal emperor Aurangzeb banned music in the tenth year of his reign, i.e. 1668, even though he personally enjoyed it. To this incident, Aurangzeb is recorded to have said, ''Bury (music) so deep under the earth that no sound or echo of it may rise again.''
  • Question 19
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    Who among the following rulers is credited to have built the famous Ellora caves?
    Solution
    All Ellora monuments were built during Hindu dynasties (funding was done by royals, traders and rich of that region), such as the Rashtrakuta dynasty who built some of the Hindu & Buddhist group of caves, and Yadav dynasty who built some of the Jain group of caves.
  • Question 20
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    Fatehpur Sikri was founded by
    Solution
    Ans 3
    Fatehpur Sikri, or the city of victory, is a town in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city was founded in 1569 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.
  • Question 21
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    Ashoka Pillar is located at
    Solution
    It was originally placed on the top of the Ashoka pillar at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath by the Emperor Ashoka, in about 250 BCE. The pillar, sometimes called the Ashoka Column, is still in its original location, but the Lion Capital is now in the Sarnath Museum, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Question 22
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    The famous bronze image of Nataraja is a fine example of
  • Question 23
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    Pallava Kings are remembered as the makers of rock - cut temples at
  • Question 24
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    Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by
    Solution
    Ans 4.
    Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1644 and 1656. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers.Shah Jahan also built Taj Mahal, at Agra, and Red Fort in New Delhi, which stands opposite Jama Masjid.
  • Question 25
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    Who was the Hindu king shown playing Veena, on ancient coins?
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