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UPPSC 2016 GS-I Medieval History
Question

During the Mughal Period, the Madarsa which was specialized in the teaching of 'Muslim Jurisprudence', was located in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lucknow

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lucknow”.

Lucknow was home to a renowned Madarsa during the Mughal Period, specializing in the teaching of Muslim Jurisprudence.

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