Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer was built by ______.
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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer was built by ______.
✓ Correct answer: a) Qutubuddin Aibak
ExplanationAdhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a historical mosque in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan, India.It is one of the oldest mosques in India, and the oldest surviving monument in Ajmer.Built by Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak in 1192 CE and designed by Abu Bakr of Herat, the mosque is an example of early Indo- Islamic architecture.The structure was completed in 1199 CE and was further enhanced by Iltutmish of Delhi in 1213 CE.The mosque retained most of the original Indian features, especially on the ornate pillars.The structure was used as a mosque up to 1947. Hence, the correct answer is Option A i.e Qutubuddin Aibak.
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