Multiple choice general knowledge

The Gyanvapi mosque at Varanasi was built by

  1. Muhammad Shah Tughlaq

  2. Akbar

  3. Aurangazeb

  4. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Gyanvapi mosque was built by Aurangzeb in 1669 CE after partially demolishing the original Kashi Vishwanath temple at the site. The mosque stands adjacent to the current temple complex. Its name 'Gyanvapi' means 'well of knowledge' - referring to a still-extant well within the mosque premises. This reflects the Mughal policy of temple demolition and mosque construction at sacred Hindu sites.

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