Who built 'Dinpanah' on the mound of ancient Indraprastha?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3 (Humayun)
Explanation:
In 1533 AD, the Mughal emperor Humayun laid the foundation of a new city called 'Dinpanah' (Refuge of the World) on the mound of ancient Indraprastha. The Old Fort in Delhi is currently considered part of this Dinpanah city. Humayun died after falling from the stairs of the 'Sher Mandal' library located within this fort.
Additional Facts:
Sher Shah Suri: When Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, he destroyed Dinpanah and built 'Shergarh' there.
Bakhtiyar Khilji: He is known for destroying Nalanda University.
Mohammad bin Tughlaq: He established the city of 'Jahanpanah' in Delhi.
Akbar: Akbar built the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Possible questions for the upcoming exam:
Which Mughal ruler's tomb is called the 'precursor to the Taj Mahal'?
(Answer: Humayun's Tomb)
Who built the 'Qila-e-Kuhna' mosque within the Purana Qila (Delhi)?
(Answer: Sher Shah Suri)
Which Mughal ruler believed in astrology and wore different colored clothes for each day of the week?
(Answer: Humayun)