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Medieval India — (C) The Mughal Empire — Question 5

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Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow:

Study the picture and answer the following questions. Who built this fort? Where is it located? State its ceremonial importance in the present? Mention three important buildings within the fort. Mention two architectural features of the fort. Medieval India - (C) The Mughal Empire, Total History and Civics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

(a) Who built this fort? Where is it located? State its ceremonial importance in the present?

(b) Mention three important buildings within the fort.

(c) Mention two architectural features of the fort.

Answer

(a) This fort was built by Shah Jahan. It is located in Delhi.

Its ceremonial importance in the present lies in the fact that the Prime Minister of India every year unfurls the national flag from its ramparts on Independence day (August 15).

(b) Three important buildings within the fort are:

  1. Diwan-i-Aam
  2. Diwan-i-Khas
  3. Moti Masjid

(c) Two architectural features of the fort are:

  1. The fort has massive walls and two gateways. The Western Gateway is known as the Lahori Gate.
  2. Red sandstone and marble were used in its construction.