GK
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES
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Question
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Shah Jahan
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Akbar
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Jahangir
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Jami Masjid was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628-58) in Shahjahanabad, the seventh city of Delhi founded by him in 1639. It was the city’s principal congregational mosque for Friday prayers and at the time of construction was the largest mosque in India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why was Jama Masjid built? Following the death of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi and founded the walled city of Shahjahanabad. The Jama Masjid was then commissioned to be the main center of worship for the new city.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the largest mosques in India, Jama Masjid is situated in Old Delhi. Its construction was started in 1644 and completed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Shah Jahan. The period of Shah Jahan’s reign is widely considered to be the golden age of Mughal architecture. He commissioned many monuments and they are: Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Agra and Delhi), Moti Masjid (Agra Fort).