SSC MTS EXAM

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WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Louis XIV built this palace as a symbol of Frances wealth and power.
A
Taj Mahal
B
Buckingham Palace
C
Versailles
D
Huguennots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1682, Louis XIV and his Court moved to the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of his power. The decoration of his apartments and the story of his day shed light on the personality of this absolute sovereign, a man of taste and a passionate art lover.

Detailed explanation-2: -Louis XIV ruled France for 72 years, and in that time transformed Versailles by encompassing Louis XIII’s chateau with a palace that contained north and south wings, as well as nearby buildings housing ministries. Versailles was built to impress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Louis XIV became an absolute monarch and built the palace of versailles, a symbol of his power and wealth.

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