Question

Consider the following statements:
The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abdin include(s):
1. turret
2. similarity with Buddhist pagodas
3. Persian style
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 alone

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3

Answer 1

(b) Jama Masjid is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Jama Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. It was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD. Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin had the mosque extended.