Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
What is the name for the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: What is the name for the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries? The correct choice is B. Topkapi Palace. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Data Darbar
Why not A: “Data Darbar” does not fit this question. The answer is Topkapi Palace.
- B. Topkapi Palace ✓
- C. Suleymaniye Mosque
Why not C: “Suleymaniye Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Topkapi Palace.
- D. Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
Why not D: “Shalimar Gardens, Lahore” does not fit this question. The answer is Topkapi Palace.
Correct answer
B. Topkapi Palace
Explanation
Topkapi Palace is the value that answers “What is the name for the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul for centuries” (option B). Option A (Data Darbar) does not fit this question. Option C (Suleymaniye Mosque) does not fit this question. Option D (Shalimar Gardens, Lahore) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Topkapi Palace.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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