Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Shah Jahan pursued sound fiscal policies and accumulated enough money to indulge his passion for building. Building activity in the monarchical cultures, as in the case of earlier rulers, was the most visible and tangible sign of dynastic power, wealth and prestige. In the case of Muslim rulers, it was also considered an act of piety. In 1648, the court, army and household moved from Agra to the newly completed imperial capital, Shahjahanabad. It was a new addition to the old residential city of Delhi, with the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, a tree-lined esplanade with Chandni Chowk.

Building activity under Shah Jahan was the most visible sign of ______.

Options:

Fiscal Policies

Dynastic Power

Concentration of Wealth

Army apparatus

Correct Answer:

Dynastic Power

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Dynastic Power

Building activity under Shah Jahan was the most visible sign of Dynastic Power.

Per passage:

Shah Jahan pursued sound fiscal policies and accumulated enough money to indulge his passion for building. Building activity in the monarchical cultures, as in the case of earlier rulers, was the most visible and tangible sign of dynastic power, wealth and prestige. In the case of Muslim rulers, it was also considered an act of piety.