Question
The Charminar of Hyderabad was built by:
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah
Charminar Builder Identified
The Charminar, an iconic monument located in Hyderabad, was commissioned and built by Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
Historical Context
Construction began in 1591 CE to commemorate the end of a plague epidemic and to establish a new capital city. Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah is credited with founding Hyderabad city and building this famous landmark.
Option Analysis
- Allauddin Khilji: A ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, significantly earlier than the Charminar's construction.
- Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah: The correct builder of the Charminar and founder of Hyderabad.
- Asaf Jah: Founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, which ruled the Hyderabad State much later.
- Muhammad bin Tuglaq: A ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, known for moving his capital to Daulatabad (Devagiri).
Therefore, Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah is the correct answer.
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