Which red and buff sandstone is the tallest tower in India, built in the thirteenth century?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Qutub Minar.
The Qutub Minar is the tallest tower in India, built in the thirteenth century using red and buff sandstone. Located in Delhi, it was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by Iltutmish. The minar stands about 73 meters tall and symbolizes the beginning of Muslim rule in India. It is part of the Qutub Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Other options:
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Chand Minar: Built by Ala-ud-Din Bahmani in Daulatabad, Maharashtra.
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Jhulta Minar: Located in Ahmedabad, famous for its swaying minarets.
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Shaheed Minar: Situated in Kolkata, built to honor martyrs, not from the thirteenth century.