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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 39

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

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_____ was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years until 1857.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Red Fort.

  • The Red Fort, located in the centre of Delhi was the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years, until 1857.
  • Constructed in 1648 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. 
  • The fort lies along the Yamuna River, which fed the moats surrounding most of the walls. Supervised by Shah Jahan, it was completed in 1648.