Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Where is the mausoleum of Shershah:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Sasaram

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sasaram”.

The mausoleum of Sher Shah Suri is located in Sasaram, Bihar, India.

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