Study the picture and answer the following question:

(a) Identify the building given in the picture. Where is it located?

(b) Name the ruler who got this building constructed. What is the significance of this building?

(c) Mention this ruler's contribution to art and architecture.

(a) The given building is Red fort. It is located at Delhi.

(b) Red fort was built by Shah Jahan. The significance of Red Fort lies in the fact that the National Flag of India is hoisted at Red Fort on Independence day and Republic day.

(c) Shah Jahan's reign has been described as the 'Golden Period' of art and architecture. On account of continued peace and prosperity during his reign, Shah Jahan devoted himself to art and architecture. The most impressive of the buildings constructed by him is the Taj Mahal at Agra, the mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was built in 22 years. Built in white marbles with delicate screens and pietra dura inlay work. The Taj is a beautiful combination of Indian, Central Asian and Persian architecture. Shah Jahan also constructed two famous mosques- the Moti Masjid in Agra and Jama Masjid in Delhi. He also built Red Fort which has many beautiful buildings like Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal and the famous Peacock throne studded with precious stones. The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam) were carefully planned. These were set up within a large courtyard and were called chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls.