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Statewise GK · Q532

Punjab GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 532

Q532

Which among the following are integral part of Mughal architecture and formed in Punjab along with many other places in North India?

A.
Kos Minar
Answer
B.
Nurmahal
C.
Sheesh Mahal
D.
Aam Bagh

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kos literally means a medieval measurement of distance denoting approximately 3 km and Minar is a Persian word which means tower. The Kos Minars or Mile Pillars are medieval milestones that were made by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri and later on by Mughal Emperors. These Minars were erected by the Mughal Emperors on the main highways across the empire to mark the distance. The Kos Minar is a solid round pillar, around 30 ft in height that stands on a masonry platform built with bricks and plastered over with lime.