GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Jahaz Mahal was constructed at:
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Jaunpur
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Mandu
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Pandua
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Ahmedabad
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Situated between two artificial lakes, this two-storied architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a ship floating in water. Built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din-Khalji, it served as a harem for the sultan.
Detailed explanation-2: -The history of Jahaz Mahal is entwined with the history of Mandu. This is where 15, 000 royal women resided. The harem was constructed in such a manner that it gave the women complete autonomy yet shielded them from the eyes of the common man. The women enjoyed a life filled with luxuries and pleasures.
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