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Which medieval architectural monument located in Hisar, Haryana, built by Firoz Shah Tughluq, incorporates reused pillars and architectural fragments from ancient temples reflecting a unique syncretic building technique?
A. Lat ki Masjid
B. Qutb Minar complex
C. Adh Dina Masjid
D. Firoz Shah Palace complex✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Firoz Shah Palace complex in Hisar contains the Gujari Mahal and the Lat ki Masjid which famously integrated polished sandstone pillars and architectural members salvaged from earlier Hindu and Jain temples located in the vicinity. Firoz Shah Tughluq often incorporated local structural elements into his administrative and religious complexes across Haryana. The Lat ki Masjid specifically features an Ashokan pillar fragment mounted on a stone platform.
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