Who built famous Jama Masjid of Delhi?
R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997
A. Humayun
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Ibrahim Lodi
Answer: Shah Jahan
Option b is the correct answer.
The Jama Masjid of Delhi, known as Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa in Persian, stands as one of India's largest mosques. It was built by Shah Jahan Residing within the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad, present-day Old Delhi, this mosque held the status of the imperial sanctuary for the Mughal rulers until the empire's decline in 1857. With its presence extending beyond the colonial period, the Jama Masjid symbolized Islamic influence across India and retained its political significance during pivotal periods of British rule.
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Some other monuments commissioned by various Mughals: Mughal Ruler Monuments (Location) Akbar Agra Fort (Agra), Panch Mahal (Fatehpur Sikri), Jama Masjid with gateway Buland Darwaza (Fatehpur Sikri), Humayun Tomb (Delhi). Jahangir Shalimar Bagh (Srinagar), Akbar Tomb (Agra). Shah Jahan Taj Mahal (Agra), Red Fort (Delhi), Jama Masjid of Red Sandstone (Delhi), Moti Masjid (Agra). Aurangzeb Pinjore Garden (Lahore), Moti Masjid of White Marble (Delhi).
Some other monuments commissioned by various Mughals: Mughal Ruler Monuments (Location) Akbar Agra Fort (Agra), Panch Mahal (Fatehpur Sikri), Jama Masjid with gateway Buland Darwaza (Fatehpur Sikri), Humayun Tomb (Delhi). Jahangir Shalimar Bagh (Srinagar), Akbar Tomb (Agra). Shah Jahan Taj Mahal (Agra), Red Fort (Delhi), Jama Masjid of Red Sandstone (Delhi), Moti Masjid (Agra). Aurangzeb Pinjore Garden (Lahore), Moti Masjid of White Marble (Delhi).