Question

The Purana Qila (at Delhi) was constructed in the reign of
A. Akbar
B. Humayun
C. Sher Shah
D. Jahangir

Answer 1

Hint: Purana Qila in Delhi is built on a small hill standing on the banks of river Yamuna. The construction of Purana Qila was carried out by an Afghan ruler. The site of Purana Qila is identified as the capital of the Pandavas from Mahabharata.

Complete answer: Purana Qila or old fort is one of the oldest forts in Delhi India. The construction began in the time of Humayun and continued under Sher Shah Suri. Sher Shah who was the founder of the Suri dynasty defeated Humayun in 1540 and named the fort as Sher Garh; he added several more structures in the fort during his reign. Purana Qila is erected at a height of 18 metres. It has 3 gateways known as the Bada Darwaza, the Southgate which is known as the Humayun gate and the Talaqi gate. The fort also includes overhanging balconies or jharokhas, topped with pillar pavilions or chhatris which is a feature of Rajasthani architecture. Apart from the splendid architecture, few of its interior structures such as Qila-i-Kuhn mosque and Sher Mandal are credited to Sher Shah. Walls and few structures of the fort are credited to the two rivals, Humayun and Shershah. However, Humayun recaptured the fort 15 years later but soon he died by falling down the stairs.
-Mughal emperor Akbar is famous for constructing many magnificent buildings and forts during his reign. The famous Humayun tomb was constructed under his reign. Apart from this famous architecture like Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Buland Darwaza, Jodha Bai palace were also built under his rule.
-Mohammed Salim or Jahangir who was the fourth Mughal emperor is famous for constructing Shalimar Bagh, The Begum Shahi mosque and the Bachha Taj. These monuments were commissioned by emperor Jahangir.
Therefore, the correct answer is option-C.

Note: It is important to remember that although few structures of Purana Qila are credited to emperor Humayun after its demolition it was constructed in the reign of Sher Shah. During the time of partition, the qila served as temporary settlements for thousands who were fleeing Delhi and those who had moved there.