Shalimar Garden located in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by which Mughal Emperor?
Shalimar Garden located in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by which Mughal Emperor?
AJahangir
BShah Jahan
CAkbar
DAurangzeb
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correct answer is: option a (Jahangir)[Jahangir]
Explanation: The Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, were commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1641 and completed during the reign of Shah Jahan. Although built during Shah Jahan's reign, the initial order and conception are attributed to Jahangir.
- Option a: Jahangir is the correct answer as he initiated the plans for the garden.
- Option b: Shah Jahan did contribute to the completion of the garden, but it was originally commissioned by Jahangir.
- Option c: Akbar was not involved in the construction of Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.
- Option d: Aurangzeb was not involved in the construction of Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.
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