Who was known as the Prince of Builders of the Mughal Empire?

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Who was known as the Prince of Builders of the Mughal Empire? Options –

[A] Babar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Shah jahan

ANSWER:

The correct answer is Shah Jahan (option [D]).

The title, “Prince of Builders” is attributed to the Mughal king – Shah Jahan. Because he was recognized for his many architectural achievements. Some of them are given below –

  1. 1631-1653: Taj Mahal: A masterpiece built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife – Mumtaz Mahal.
  2. 1638-1648: Red Fort (Lal Qila), Delhi: Beautiful construction by Shah Jahan.
  3. 1639-1648: Jama Masjid: Large building for offering Namaj in Delhi.
  4. Moti Masjid (Agra Fort)
  5. Jahangir’s Mausoleum (Shahdara, Lahore)
  6. Peacock Throne, Gardens at Lahore and Srinagar

He was an excellent contributor to architecture, that’s why his period is called the ‘Golden Age of Mughal rule‘.

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