The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor?

A. Jahangir

B. Akbar

C. Aurangzeb

D. Shah Jahan

Answer: Option D

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Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid in Delhi between 1650 and 1656; it is the largest mosque in India and has a courtyard that can hold 25,000 people.

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