Question

Who built the Red Fort?

• A. Akbar
• B. Aurangzeb
• C. Shah Jahan
• D. Humayun

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Shah Jahan

- The Red Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, was designed to serve as the palace fort for his newly established capital, Shahjahanabad. Shortly after moving his capital from Agra to Delhi, Shah Jahan ordered the construction of a fort along the banks of the Yamuna River. - Initially called Qila-i-Mubarak, meaning "the Blessed Fort," construction began in 1638 and took over eight years to complete. - Over its more than 300-year history, the fort has housed several notable figures, including emperors Aurangzeb, Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah, and Bahadur Shah II.