SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 10 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

The ‘Sheesh Mahal’ or the ‘Palace of Mirrors’ is situated in which state?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4, i.e., Punjab.

The 'Sheesh Mahal' or the 'Palace of Mirrors' is found in several locations across India, as the name (meaning "Palace of Mirrors" in Persian) refers to its characteristic mirror work.However, one of the most prominent and widely recognized 'Sheesh Mahal' as the 'Palace of Mirrors' is located in Patiala, Punjab. It was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh in the mid-19th century as part of the Moti Bagh Palace complex. Another very famous 'Sheesh Mahal' is also found within the Amer Fort near Jaipur, Rajasthan.