UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    Which one of the following is an octagonal tomb?

    A)  Tomb of Sikandar Lodi

    B)  Tomb of Balban

    C)  Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

    D)  Tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The tomb of Sikandar Lodi is an octagonal tomb. The tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodi are the good examples of octagonal tombs. Shish and Bara Gumbad are square tombs with imposing dome, turrets on corners and facades giving false impression of being double storeyed.


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