UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

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    The famous 'Jama-Masjid' of Delhi was built by

    A)  Humayun

    B)  Akbar

    C)  Shahjahan

    D)  Aurangzeb

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid in Delhi, was built by Mughal emperor, Shahjahan in 1656 AD. The mosque in Old Delhi, displaying both Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture, was built to replicate Moti Masjid at Red Fort in Agra.


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