Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Choose the statement that best explains Qutub Minar.
- A. A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan
- B. A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world ✓
- C. One of the largest mosques in India, built in the seventeenth century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
- D. The largest mosque in Pakistan, located in Islamabad and known for its modern triangular design without a traditional dome
Correct answer
B. A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world
Explanation
'Qutub Minar' refers to a minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world.