Historical Places Online Test (Pak Gk) Updated

Maan AliLast Updated: May 11, 2026

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General Knowledge
 Pakistan gk and Current Affairs

Topic
 Historical Places of Pakistan

Test Name
 Pakistan Historical Places Online Test

Test Type
 MCQs Test

Total Questions
 76 MCQs

Time Allowed
 76 Minutes

Pakistan is home to some of the most ancient and historically significant sites in the world, making “Historical Places of Pakistan” one of the most important topics for competitive exam preparation. From the 5,000-year-old ruins of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa — remnants of the great Indus Valley Civilization — to the grandeur of Mughal-era forts, mosques, and gardens, Pakistan’s historical landscape is vast and diverse. This topic is regularly tested in CSS (Central Superior Services), PMS (Provincial Management Services), NTS (National Testing Service), PPSC (Punjab Public Service Commission), FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission), SPSC (Sindh Public Service Commission), and KPPSC (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission) examinations. Students appearing in these exams must have a solid grip on founding dates, UNESCO status, geographical locations, architectural details, and the rulers or civilizations associated with each site. These MCQs have been carefully crafted to cover all exam-relevant angles — names, dates, locations, nicknames, records, and unique facts. We strongly encourage every student to read the explanation provided after every answer. The explanations contain extra facts, background context, and memory-boosting details that go far beyond the correct answer — helping you score higher and retain knowledge longer. Practice these questions thoroughly and give yourself the best chance of success in your upcoming exams!

Historical Places Online Test (Pak Gk) Updated

1. Pakistan's oldest mosque is believed to be:

2. The archaeological site of Sahr-i-Bahlol was jointly declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with which other site?

3. The Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, the great Sindhi poet-saint, is located in:

4. The historical Makli graveyard is associated with which medieval dynasty of Sindh?

5. Attock Fort was built by which Mughal Emperor?

6. The Dharmarajika Stupa, located at Taxila, was originally built by which ruler?

7. The Lahore Museum, one of the largest museums in Pakistan, was established in which year?

8. Shalimar Gardens in Lahore were built by which Mughal Emperor?

9. The Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) is located inside which famous fort?

10. The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, considered a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture, is located in:

11. Mohenjo-daro is located in which province of Pakistan?

12. The Tomb of Jahangir (Mughal Emperor) is located in which city?

13. Who first excavated the site of Harappa in 1921?

14. The Naulakha Pavilion in Lahore Fort is famous for being decorated with:

15. Kot Diji Fort is located in which district of Sindh?

16. In which year was Mohenjo-daro declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

17. In which year was Taxila declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

18. In which year was the Lahore Fort (along with Shalimar Gardens) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

19. The Hara Bhara Bag (Hazuri Bagh) is a historic garden located between which two monuments in Lahore?

20. The famous Anarkali Bazaar in Lahore is traditionally named after which legendary figure?

21. The Chaukhandi Tombs, notable for their intricate stone-carved decorations, are located near which city?

22. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Pakistan currently have?

23. In which district of Punjab is Rohtas Fort located?

24. The Great Bath, one of the earliest public water tanks in the ancient world, is found at which site?

25. Taxila was a major center of which religion in ancient times?

26. The ancient city of Pushkalavati (Charsadda), near Peshawar, was the capital of which ancient kingdom?

27. Harappa is located in which district of Pakistan?

28. Faisal Mosque in Islamabad was designed by which architect?

29. Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila) was primarily built and expanded during which dynasty?

30. The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Sur Empire, is located in which country today?

31. The Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Mazar-e-Quaid) is located in which city?

32. The Tomb of Nur Jahan, the Mughal Empress and wife of Emperor Jahangir, is also located in which city?

33. Makli Necropolis (one of the world's largest graveyards) is located near which city in Sindh?

34. Multan is known by which popular historic title?

35. The Badshahi Mosque was built in which year?

36. The famous Pakpattan Sharif shrine is dedicated to which Chishti Sufi saint?

37. The Uch Sharif shrines, an important historical and religious site, are located in which province?

38. The Katas Raj Temples, sacred to Hindus, are located in which district of Punjab?

39. NOTE: Always read the explanation after checking the correct answer for better and deeper understanding.

40. The Jaulian Buddhist monastery at Taxila is famous for which feature?

41. The Qissa Khwani Bazaar (Storytellers' Bazaar), a historic marketplace, is located in which city?

42. Which ancient fort in Sindh is called the "Great Wall of Sindh"?

43. The Tomb of Bibi Pak Daman, a revered shrine in Lahore, is associated with how many women believed to be companions of Imam Hussain?

44. The ancient Buddhist monastery of Mohra Muradu is located near which historical city?

45. Lahore's famous Delhi Gate is part of which historical structure?

46. In which year was Rohtas Fort declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

47. Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) in Lahore Fort was used for:

48. The Hiran Minar (Deer Tower) was built by which Mughal Emperor in memory of his pet deer?

49. The ruins of which ancient city gave its name to the entire Indus Valley Civilization, sometimes called the "Harappan Civilization"?

50. The Derawar Fort is located in which division of Punjab, Pakistan?

51. The Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) of 1940 was passed at which location in Lahore?

52. Baltit Fort in Hunza was the residence of which rulers?

53. The Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam is located in which city of Pakistan?

54. The Gorakh Hill Station in Khirthar Range is located in which province?

55. What is the approximate circumference of Ranikot Fort, making it one of the largest forts in the world?

56. The Gandhara Civilization, which produced distinctive Buddhist art and sculpture, flourished mainly in which region of present-day Pakistan?

57. Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine, one of the most famous Sufi shrines in Pakistan, is located in which city?

58. Mehrgarh, one of the earliest known Neolithic settlements in South Asia, is located in which province?

59. The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore was built during the reign of which Mughal Emperor?

60. The Swat Museum in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is particularly famous for its collection of:

61. The historical Haji Lane and Walled City of Lahore are a famous example of which architectural style?

62. Taxila is an ancient city located near which modern city of Pakistan?

63. Sheikhupura Fort was built by which Mughal Emperor?

64. Data Durbar in Lahore is the shrine of which famous Sufi saint?

65. Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was built by which Mughal Emperor?

66. The Golra Sharif shrine near Islamabad is the resting place of which Sufi saint?

67. Altit Fort, one of the oldest forts in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, is located in which valley?

68. Minar-e-Pakistan was built to commemorate which event?

69. What does the name "Mohenjo-daro" mean?

70. The Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi are located in which province of Pakistan?

71. Frere Hall in Karachi was built during which period?

72. The ancient site of Mehrgarh dates back to approximately which period?

73. The Bala Hisar Fort in Peshawar has been used by which entities across its history?

74. Rohtas Fort was built by which ruler in the 16th century?

75. The ancient port city of Banbhore (Debal) in Sindh is historically associated with which conquest?

76. Ranikot Fort, often called the "Great Wall of Sindh," is located in which district?


 

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    1. that doesn`t mean in every quiz 20 to 25% answer should be wrong, Students visit this website to prepare for exam in quick time, not here for to waste their time by verifying each answer, please pay attention to be accurate at every aspect of your work on your website.

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  5. Dear sir please change, many questions are wrong in gotest.com.pk
    ‘Emperor’s Mosque’, was built in 1673 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Lahore

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