History & Civics
Study the picture and answer the following questions:
(a) Who built this fort? Where is it located? State its ceremonial importance in the present?
(b) Mention three important buildings within the fort.
(c) Mention two architectural features of the fort.
Answer
(a) This fort was built by Shah Jahan. It is located in Delhi.
Its ceremonial importance in the present lies in the fact that the Prime Minister of India every year unfurls the national flag from its ramparts on Independence day (August 15).
(b) Three important buildings within the fort are:
- Diwan-i-Aam
- Diwan-i-Khas
- Moti Masjid
(c) Two architectural features of the fort are:
- The fort has massive walls and two gateways. The Western Gateway is known as the Lahori Gate.
- Red sandstone and marble were used in its construction.
Related Questions
With reference to the administrative system in the Mughal period, answer the following questions:
(a) What was the position of the monarch?
(b) Who were the three important ministers?
(c) How was the provincial government organised?
With reference to the Mansabdari system, answer the following questions:
(a) What was the Mansabdari system?
(b) What was meant by zat and sawar rank?
(c) Trace the changes in the system from the rule of Jahangir to Aurangzeb.
Study the picture and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify this monument? Where is it located? Of which material is this monument built?
(b) Name the person who designed this monument. Why was the monument erected? What is the method of decoration of this monument called?
(c) State the four features of this monument which reflect the Mughal style of architecture.
Imagine that you visited Agra during the reign of Akbar. You visited so many places in Agra and also met local people belonging to both the Hindu and the Muslim communities. State how both the communities lived amicably and strengthened the composite culture of India.