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Shah Jahan

📆 October 18, 2024

Total Questions: 25

1. Which of the following among Mughal Emperor constructed Jama Masjid of Delhi ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (c) Shah Jahan
Solution:Jama Masjid of Delhi was built up by Shah Jahan. He left behind a great legacy of structures constructed during his reign. Buildings constructed by Shah Jahan are Diwan-i- Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Shish Mahal, Moti Masjid (Agra), Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj, Nagina Masjid, Jama Masjid (Delhi), Taj Mahal Red Fort etc.

2. Who built famous Jama Masjid of Delhi ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (b) Shah Jahan
Solution:Jama Masjid of Delhi was built up by Shah Jahan. He left behind a great legacy of structures constructed during his reign. Buildings constructed by Shah Jahan are Diwan-i- Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Shish Mahal, Moti Masjid (Agra), Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj, Nagina Masjid, Jama Masjid (Delhi), Taj Mahal Red Fort etc.

3. Who among the following shifted the capital of the Empire from Agra to Delhi ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

MonumentsBuilders
A. Alai Darwaza, Delhi1. Alauddin Khalji
B. Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri2. Akbar
C. Moti Masjid, Agra3. Shah Jahan
D. Moti Masjid, Delhi4. Aurangzeb

Code :

ABCD
(a)4321
(b)1423
(c)1234
(d)4231
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correctly matched list is as follows :
MonumentsBuilders
A. Alai Darwaza, Delhi1. Alauddin Khalji
B. Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri2. Akbar
C. Moti Masjid, Agra3. Shah Jahan
D. Moti Masjid, Delhi4. Aurangzeb

4. Who made the Red Fort in Delhi ? [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (d) Shah Jahan
Solution:Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad (Delhi) and laid the foundations of Shahjahanabad on his name. Red Fort is an important monument of Shah Jahan. It is an irregular octagon with two long sides on the west and east and with two main gates, one on the west and the other on the south called Lahori and Delhi gates respectively. It is unique in architecture and glory.

5. Who among the following deserves the credit for the construction of 'Lal Qila'? [U.P.P.S.C.(GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Shah Jahan
Solution:Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad (Delhi) and laid the foundations of Shahjahanabad on his name. Red Fort is an important monument of Shah Jahan. It is an irregular octagon with two long sides on the west and east and with two main gates, one on the west and the other on the south called Lahori and Delhi gates respectively. It is unique in architecture and glory.

6. Upanishadas were translated into Persian during the reign of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (a) Shah Jahan
Solution:The Upanishadas were translated into the Persian language during the reign of Shah Jahan by his son Dara Shikoh as "Sirr-i-Akbar". S2 Upanishadas were translated in this book. Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his tolerance and generosity. Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shukoh. Shah Jahan gave him the title of "Shah Buland Iqbal".

7. Who among the following was given the title of 'Shah Buland Iqbal' by Shah Jahan ? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Dara Shukoh
Solution:The Upanishadas were translated into the Persian language during the reign of Shah Jahan by his son Dara Shikoh as "Sirr-i-Akbar". S2 Upanishadas were translated in this book. Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his tolerance and generosity. Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shukoh. Shah Jahan gave him the title of "Shah Buland Iqbal".

8. The Upanishads were translated into Persian by Dara Shikoh under the title : [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (d) Sirr-i-Akbar
Solution:The Upanishadas were translated into the Persian language during the reign of Shah Jahan by his son Dara Shikoh as "Sirr-i-Akbar". S2 Upanishadas were translated in this book. Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his tolerance and generosity. Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shukoh. Shah Jahan gave him the title of "Shah Buland Iqbal".

9. Who was the author of Sirr-i-Akbar ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Dara Shukoh
Solution:The Upanishadas were translated into the Persian language during the reign of Shah Jahan by his son Dara Shikoh as "Sirr-i-Akbar". S2 Upanishadas were translated in this book. Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his tolerance and generosity. Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shukoh. Shah Jahan gave him the title of "Shah Buland Iqbal".

10. Among the following which is a composition of Darasikoh ? [Chhattisgarh P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) Mazzmaul Bahainna
Solution:Mazzamul Bahainna (Mazm-ul-Baharin) is original composition of Darasikoh while Sirra-e-Akbar is a translation of Upanishada in Persian by Darasikoh.
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