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Q: 'Siri', the second city of Delhi, was built by ___.
  • A. Alauddin Khilji
  • B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
  • C. Shershah Suri
  • D. Prithviraj Chauhan
Correct Answer: Option A - Alauddin Khilji laid the foundation of his capital Siri in 1303 A.D. It was the second of the seven cities built during the rule of Delhi sultanate to defend his empire from the attack of the Mongols. He also commissioned a Minar (Victory Tower) exceeding the Qutub Minar but the same could not be completed. He also excavated a reservoir known as Hauz Khas to meet the requirement of Siri township.
A. Alauddin Khilji laid the foundation of his capital Siri in 1303 A.D. It was the second of the seven cities built during the rule of Delhi sultanate to defend his empire from the attack of the Mongols. He also commissioned a Minar (Victory Tower) exceeding the Qutub Minar but the same could not be completed. He also excavated a reservoir known as Hauz Khas to meet the requirement of Siri township.

Explanations:

Alauddin Khilji laid the foundation of his capital Siri in 1303 A.D. It was the second of the seven cities built during the rule of Delhi sultanate to defend his empire from the attack of the Mongols. He also commissioned a Minar (Victory Tower) exceeding the Qutub Minar but the same could not be completed. He also excavated a reservoir known as Hauz Khas to meet the requirement of Siri township.