SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 36

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q36

The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is situated in Sasaram, located within the Rohtas district of Bihar, India. Built between 1540 and 1545, this magnificent mausoleum is set amidst an artificial lake and is regarded as a remarkable example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Designed by the architect Mir Muhammad Aliwal Khan, it is often called the "second Taj Mahal of India" because of its grand design and scale. The tomb was erected to honor Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire, who passed away in 1545.