Question

Jama Masjid at Delhi was built by --
A.Humayun
B.Sher Shah
C.Shah Jahan
D.Aurangzeb

Answer 1

Hint:We will discuss Jama Masjid. two famous mosques - the Moti Masjid in Agra and Jama Masjid are located in Delhi. Ruler shifted his capital from Agra to 'Shahjahanabad' after the death of his wife. Today it is a part of Delhi.

Complete answer:
This mosque is also called by the name Masjid-i-Jahan Nama. It is splendid in architecture. It has three domes and is surrounded by pillard cloisters. The Tomb of Salim Chishti is yet another very excellent, reverent and highly devotional place, where thousands of devotees pay their obedience even today.Shah Jahan's reign has been described as the "Golden Period' of art and architecture. On account of continued peace and prosperity during his reign, Shah Jahan devoted himself to art and architecture. The most impressive of the buildings constructed by him is the Taj Mahal at Agra, the mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was built in twenty two years. Built in white marble with delicate screens and pietra dura inlay work (decoration with precious and semi-precious stones), the Taj is a beautiful combination of Indian, Central Asian and Persian architecture.Shah Jahan constructed the famous Red Fort which has many beautiful buildings like Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan Khas, Rang Mahal and the famous Peacock throne studded with precious stones.This throne and the famous Kohinoor diamond were carried away by Nadir Shah, a Persian invader.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:Shah Jahan himself was a great scholar who could converse in Persian, Turkish and Hindi. During his reign fine arts like music, dance, painting, etc., made great progress. He gave liberal aid to artists to encourage them.