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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-Tughlaq
  2. Husain Shah
  3. Sikandar Shah
  4. Jain-ul-Abedin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sikandar Shah

Explanation: Sikandar Shah built the Adina Mosque at Pandua in the 14th century, which became the largest mosque in Bengal at the time. Other Information: ▪️ Located in present-day Malda, West Bengal. ▪️ Built during the rule of the Bengal Sultanate. ▪️ Mosque combines Islamic and Bengali architectural styles. ▪️ Served as a center for congregational prayers and Islamic learning.