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Who built the Adina Mosque of Pandua?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Firuz-Tughluq
  2. Husain Shah
  3. Sikandar Shah
  4. Jain-ul-Abedin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sikandar Shah

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Sikandar Shah šŸ“š Explanation: The massive Adina Mosque at Pandua was built in 1374 by Sikandar Shah, the second ruler of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty. At that time, it was the largest mosque in the entire subcontinent. Its unique architecture shows a blend of local and imperial Islamic styles. Today, the ruins of this mosque are a protected historical site in the Malda district.