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      Question

      Which of the following statements about Red Fort are

      correct? 1. It was constructed during the reign of Shah Jahan. 2. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River. 3. It served as the main residence of Mughal emperors.
      A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      β€’ Statement 1: The Red Fort (Lal Qila) was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi (Shahjahanabad). β€’ Statement 2: It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. Its design took advantage of the river's water for filling the moats and for the "Nahri-Bihisht" (Stream of Paradise) canals. β€’ Statement 3: For nearly 200 years, until 1857, it served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. It was the ceremonial and political center of the Mughal state.

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