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Current Question
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its construction spanned 22 years. When was the project commenced?
  • A. 1622
  • B. 1632
  • C. 1642
  • D. 1652
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.
Related Question 1
In which year did Mughal Maulvi Syed Mumtaz Ali and his Second wife, Muhammadi Ali Begum, publish the Gender Equality magazine?
  • A. 1673
  • B. 1773
  • C. 1898
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
They published Tahzib-un-Niswan in 1898, promoting women's rights.
Related Question 2
Badshahi mosque is in Lahore built by Aurangzeb in ____.
  • A. 1793
  • B. 1773
  • C. 1673
  • D. 1873
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Badshahi Mosque was completed in 1673.
Related Question 3
How many years did Shah Jahan live as a captive?
  • A. Seven
  • B. Eight
  • C. Nine
  • D. Ten
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Shah Jahan was imprisoned by Aurangzeb for about eight years (1658–1666).
Related Question 4
The modern name of Shahjahanabad is ____.
  • A. Fatehpur Sikri
  • B. Agra
  • C. Purani Dilli
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Shahjahanabad is the old name for the walled city of Delhi (Purani Dilli).
Related Question 5
Who was the first Shaheed in the Pakistan movement?
  • A. Ghazi Ilm Din
  • B. Muhammad Suleman Shah
  • C. Abdul Malik
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Abdul Malik is recognized as the first martyr (Shaheed) of the Pakistan movement. He was killed in a violent attack on a peaceful rally in Lahore by extremist Hindus.