History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2015 History
'I visited the buildings of Man Singh and Bikramajit thoroughly. They are wonderful buildings, entirely of hewn stone… of all the Rajas' buildings, Man Singh's is the best and loftiest.' Who expressed these views after visiting the royal buildings of Gwalior?
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Correct answer: (A) Babur — Babur expressed these views, so the answer is Babur.
Explanation
★Babur expressed these views, so the answer is Babur.
★He visited the royal buildings of Gwalior and admired them.
★He praised the palace of Man Singh as the best and loftiest.
★He noted that they were built entirely of hewn stone.
★Babur was a keen observer of the buildings and lands of India.
★His memoir, the Baburnama, is full of such fine observations.
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