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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 26th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

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 ________ , built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Red Fort, Delhi.

  • The Red Fort is a historical fortification in the old Delhi area. Shah Jahan constructed it in the year 1639 as a result of a capital shift from Agra to Delhi.
  • Formerly known as Quila-e-Mubarak or the Blessed Fort, the Red Fort lies along the banks of the river Yamuna, whose waters fed the moats surrounding the fort.
  • It was a part of the medieval city of Shahjahanabad, popularly known today as 'Old Delhi'. The entire fort complex is said to represent the architectural creativity and brilliance of Mughal architecture.
  • It became a UNESCO world heritage site in 2007.