Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Who built Babri Mosque in Ayodhya?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Mir Baqi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mir Baqi”.
Mir Baqi, a commander under the Mughal emperor Babur, was responsible for building the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. It was constructed in 1528-1529.

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