Question

The Moti Masjid in Lahore was built by ________________.
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangaze
C. Humayun
D. Akbar

Answer 1

Hint:
 This monument was completed in 1655, after taking seven years to build. It is situated at the highest point in the Agra Fort complex.

Complete solution:
The Moti Masjid was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled from 1628 to 1658. Mughal architecture had reached its zenith during the ruling period of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He constructed the Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid, the Moti Masjid, Red Fort. He also constructed the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore. Whereas Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Emperor Akbar.

Additional Information:
This mosque sits on the platform having a large courtyard surrounded by the continuous arcades with a prayer hall. This prayer hall is having three aisles, where each side has seven bays and is surmounted by three elegant marble domes. The prayer chamber has many coloured stripes on the floor to denote separate prayer spaces.
The central courtyard contains the square marble tank and a sundial in the shape of the octagonal marble pillar. Its impact is to be accounted for by its proportion, building materials as well as the cohesive harmony. It is also considered as the hallmark of the best Mughal architecture. It’s north and south sides have the gateways crowned by marble cupolas.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
The reign of the Shah Jahan, who was the fifth emperor, from the year 1628 to the year 1658 was the golden age of Mughal architecture. He erected many large monuments and the best one is the Taj Mahal at Agra. Also Moti Masjid at Agra with Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi.