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The architect of Faisal Mosque was: ___________?
AKenzo Tange
BDiotisalvi
CVedat Dalokay
DNasreddin Murat Khan
Correct answer
C. Vedat Dalokay
Explanation
Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a $120 million grant from Saudi King Faisal, whose name the mosque bears. The unconventional design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay was selected after an international competition.