Question

Which of the following statement is correct?

1) Shah Jahan is known as "Engineer King".

2) Peacock throne was built by Shah Jahan.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 and 2

The correct option is 3 i.e, Both 1 and 2.

• Shah Jahan is known as "Engineer King".
• He is known by the name because of his inclination towards architecture.
• He built Taj Mahal, Shahjahanabad (Delhi) city, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Pearl Mosque, and Peacock throne.
• Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal emperor.
• His full name was Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram.
• He was born on 5th January 1592 and reigned from 1628 - 1658.