Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who built 'Purana Quila' of Delhi in its present form?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
Architecture in Delhi often saw 'layered' construction where one ruler laid the foundations and another completed the structure after a political conquest.Explanation
While Humayun originally laid the foundation for the city of Dinpanah, the Purana Quila in its 'present form' is largely the work of Sher Shah Suri. After ousting Humayun, Sher Shah demolished much of Humayun's work and built the massive stone walls and the famous Qila-i-Kuhna mosque that define the site today.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Sher Shah Suri renamed the site 'Shergarh' and added the iconic gateways and the Sher Mandal.
Logic 2: Most of the surviving structures inside the fort dates back to the short but productive reign of the Suri dynasty, reflecting their robust architectural style.