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History GK · Q192

Medieval History Art And Culture

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 192

Q192

In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?

A.
Agra
Answer
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Moti Masjid (translation: Pearl Mosque) in Agra was built by Shah Jahan. During the rule of Shah Jahan the Mughal emperor, numerous architectural wonders were built, the most famous of them being the Taj Mahal. Moti Masjid earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shone like a pearl.