SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 10th June 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

_________ is known as the "architect king" because, during his reign, the world saw a remarkable flourishing of art and culture in the Mughal Empire.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Shah Jahan.

Shah Jahan is known as the "architect king" because his reign saw a remarkable flourishing of art and culture in the Mughal Empire. He is celebrated for his contributions to architecture, with the most famous example being the Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Mughal design. Under his rule, other notable structures like the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid were also constructed. Shah Jahan's patronage of the arts led to a golden age of Mughal architecture and cultural development.