SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 109

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q109

The Begumpuri mosque was built during the reign of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Muhammad Tughlaq.

The Begumpuri Mosque was built during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq of the Delhi Sultanate, though it was completed under the supervision of his successor, Firuz Shah Tughlaq. The mosque was designed by Khan-i-Jahan Maqbul Tilangani, the chief architect of the Tughlaq court. Located in Begumpur village, Delhi, it is one of the largest mosques from that period. The structure reflects the Tughlaq architectural style with massive walls and a large courtyard, showcasing the grandeur of Sultanate-era construction.