SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CGL - 27 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q34

In which of the following cities is the Quwwat al-Islam mosque situated?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Delhi.

The Quwwat al-Islam Mosque is situated in Delhi, India. It is located in the Qutub Minar complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Quwwat al-Islam Mosque was constructed in 1193 CE by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. It was built on the site of a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, which was converted into a mosque. The mosque, constructed in the 12th century by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, is among the oldest and most significant mosques in India.