Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Who amongst the following showed keen interest in designing the 'bazaar' of Chandni Chowk in Shahjahanabad?
1. Roshanara
2. Jahanara
3. Gulbadan Begum
4. Nadira Begum

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

Control over resources enabled important women of the Mughal household to commission buildings and gardens. Jahanara participated in many architectural projects of Shah Jahan’s new capital, Shahjahanabad (Delhi). Among these was an imposing double-storeyed caravanserai with a courtyard and garden. The bazaar of Chandni Chowk, the throbbing centre of Shahjahanabad, was designed by Jahanara.