SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 57

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q57

Sultan Ghari tomb is situated to west of the Qutub in Delhi is like a fortress within a walled enclosure with bastions on the comers, with its ____________ grave chamber underground.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. octagonal.

The Sultan Ghari tomb, located to the west of the Qutub Minar in Delhi, is a prominent example of early Indo-Islamic architecture. Built in the 13th century by Iltutmish in memory of his son, it resembles a fortress with a walled enclosure and bastions at the corners, reflecting both defensive and monumental purposes. The tomb’s grave chamber is octagonal and located underground, a typical feature of early Islamic tombs that emphasizes privacy and sanctity.