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UGC NET December 2014 History
Identify the pair of architect and calligrapher associated with the tomb of Ataga Khan, built in 1566-67 by his son Mirza Aziz Koka.
AUstad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad ✓ Correct
BMirak Sayyid Ghiyas and Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
CAhmad-al-Chishti and Riyaz Bukhari
DUstad Bilal and Ustad Qayamat Husain
Correct answer: (A) Ustad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad — The pair was Ustad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad, so the answer is Ustad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad.
Explanation
★The pair was Ustad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad, so the answer is Ustad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad.
★The tomb of Ataga Khan stands at Nizamuddin in Delhi.
★It was built in 1566-67 by his son Mirza Aziz Koka.
★Ustad Khuda Quli served as its architect.
★Baqi Muhammad served as its calligrapher.
★The tomb is a fine example of early Mughal architecture and tilework.
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