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 in case of Muslim rulers was also considered an act of ______.

Options:

War

Stability

Stablishing cantonments

Piety

Correct Answer:

Piety

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Piety

Building activity in case of Muslim rulers was also considered an act of Piety.

Shah Jahan pursued sound fiscal policies and accumulated enough money to indulge his passion for building. Building activity in monarchical cultures, as you have seen 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.