Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who amongst the following got 'Purana Quila' of Delhi built in the present form?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
Purana Quila is a site of layered history, representing the transition between the Mughal and Suri dynasties in the 16th century.Explanation
While Humayun began building the city of Dinpanah on this site, it was Sher Shah Suri (after defeating Humayun) who built most of the existing fortifications and grand gateways. He renamed it Shergarh. Therefore, the fort 'in its present form' is largely attributed to him.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Sher Shah Suri is responsible for the massive walls and the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque.
Logic 2: Akbar and Shah Jahan built their own major forts (Agra/Fatehpur Sikri and Red Fort Delhi) rather than completing Purana Quila.