Pakistani Architecture | MCQs

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Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Shalimar Gardens Lahore.

Shalimar Gardens Lahore was built in the year 1641-42.

Shalimar Gardens Lahore Included in World Heritage Site: 1981

Monuments like the Taj Mahal, the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort, etc. were also built by Shah Jahan.

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Bradlaugh Hall is a historic hall located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

It was founded in the memory of a British member of the parliament, Charles Bradlaugh.

It hosted the meetings of the Congress during the Indian independence movement.

Explanation

The tomb of the Muhammad Ali Jinnah was completed in 1970.

Architect(s): Yahya C. Merchant

Construction started: 31 July 1960

Inaugurated: 18 January 1971

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The Wazir Khan Mosque is a 17th-century mosque located in the city of Lahore.

The mosque was commissioned during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Opened: 1642

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Explanation

• The largest Mosque in Pakistan is Shah Faisal Mosque
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• Shah Faisal Mosque is the largest Mosque in Pakistan.
• Shah Faisal Mosque Architect by Vedat Dalokay. (Turkish)
• Shah Faisal Mosque Date established in 1986
• Shah Faisal Mosque Capacity of 300,000 worshippers
• Shah Faisal Mosque Minaret height 90 m (300 ft)

Explanation

Lahore Fort was built by Emperor Akbar.

It is also known as Shahi Qila

Initiated the construction in the 1560s and completed in 1566.

It is located in the northern part of Lahore's old walled city.

The fort's Alamgiri gate is part of an ensemble of buildings, which along with the:

• Badshahi Mosque
• Roshnai Gate
• and Samadhi of Ranjit Singh

 History:

The Shah Jahan period is characterized by luxurious marble.

Alamgri Gatae Built by Aurangzeb

Badshahi mosque Is in Lahore Built by Aurangzeb in 1673