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Who built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Shah Jahan
  4. Aurangzeb

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shah Jahan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Shah Jahan šŸ“š Explanation: The Red Fort in Delhi was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. He built it as the palace fort of his new capital, Shahjahanabad. Made primarily of red sandstone, the fort represents the zenith of Mughal architectural brilliance.