Forts and Palaces of Delhi

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Which fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Fatehpur Sikri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan as the new capital of the Mughal Empire. It is located in Old Delhi and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which palace was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Fatehpur Sikri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar as his new capital. It is located in Uttar Pradesh and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which fort was built by the British in the 19th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Old Fort


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Old Fort was built by the British as a military base. It is located in South Delhi and is now a public park.

Which palace was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur in the 19th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Rashtrapati Bhavan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rashtrapati Bhavan was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur as his residence. It is located in New Delhi and is now the official residence of the President of India.

Which fort was built by the Tomar dynasty in the 12th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Qila Rai Pithora


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qila Rai Pithora was built by the Tomar dynasty as their capital. It is located in South Delhi and is now in ruins.

Which palace was built by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Shalimar Bagh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shalimar Bagh was built by Jahangir as a pleasure garden. It is located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which fort was built by the Mughal emperor Humayun in the 16th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Humayun's Tomb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humayun's Tomb was built by Humayun's widow, Hamida Banu Begum, as his mausoleum. It is located in New Delhi and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which palace was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Khizrabad Palace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khizrabad Palace was built by Aurangzeb as his residence. It is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, and is now in ruins.

Which fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Agra Fort


Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

Agra Fort was built by Akbar as his capital. It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which palace was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which fort was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Golconda Fort


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Golconda Fort was built by Aurangzeb as his capital. It is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which palace was built by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Nur Jahan's Tomb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nur Jahan's Tomb was built by Jahangir as a mausoleum for his wife, Nur Jahan. It is located in Lahore, Pakistan, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Lal Qila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lal Qila, also known as the Red Fort, was built by Shah Jahan as his capital. It is located in Delhi, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which palace was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Fatehpur Sikri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar as his capital. It is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which fort was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Lahore Fort

  4. Daulatabad Fort


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Daulatabad Fort was built by Aurangzeb as his capital. It is located in Maharashtra, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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