Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List-I (Building) | List-II (Builders) |
A. Sultan Garhi | 1. Alauddin Khilji |
B. Red Palace | 2. Qutbuddin Aibak |
C. Jamat Khana Masjid | 3. Iltutmish |
D. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra | 4. Balban |
Code:
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
The correct matching is Sultan Garhi — Iltutmish, Red Palace — Balban, Jamat Khana Masjid — Alauddin Khilji and Dhai Din Ka Jhopra — Qutbuddin Aibak.
Sultan Garhi was constructed by Sultan Iltutmish of Delhi in memory of his eldest son and heir-apparent Nasiruddin Mahmud. It was built in 1231 CE and is regarded as an important early example of Islamic tomb architecture in India. IGNCA also attributes its construction to Iltutmish.
The Red Palace, or Lal Mahal, was associated with Ghiyasuddin Balban. Historical accounts also refer to it as Kushak Lal. Balban constructed it during his period as an influential noble before becoming Sultan. Therefore, B → 4.
The Jamat Khana Masjid is matched with Alauddin Khilji, and therefore C → 1. A factual nuance is important here—modern Nizamuddin Urban Renewal conservation documentation more specifically attributes the construction of the mosque to Khizr Khan, son of Alauddin Khilji, in 1315–1325 CE. Thus, it is more precisely understood as a monument of the Khalji period associated with Alauddin's family; however, the expected matching in this examination is Alauddin Khilji.
Dhai Din Ka Jhopra, the famous mosque at Ajmer, was initially constructed during the time of Qutbuddin Aibak. Iltutmish later added the ornamental screen and other architectural additions. Therefore, D → 2.