Mughal monuments of Delhi and Agra: facts and a 5-question quiz

Red sandstone, white marble and Mughal gardens: five monuments of Delhi and Agra. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Mughal. Region: North India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Red Fort (Delhi): The Red Fort (Lal Qila) was the Mughal palace of Shahjahanabad.
• Taj Mahal (Agra): The Taj Mahal was built between about 1632 and 1653 on the banks of the Yamuna.
• Jama Masjid (Delhi): Jama Masjid, in Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi), was built in 1650–56 by Shah Jahan as the congregational mosque of his new city, on a ridge near the Red Fort.
• Humayun's Tomb: Humayun's Tomb was completed in 1572 and designed by the Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.
• Purana Qila (Delhi): Purana Qila stands by the Yamuna in Delhi.

Quick answers

What should I know about Red Fort (Delhi)? The Red Fort (Lal Qila) was the Mughal palace of Shahjahanabad.

What should I know about Taj Mahal (Agra)? The Taj Mahal was built between about 1632 and 1653 on the banks of the Yamuna.

What should I know about Jama Masjid (Delhi)? Jama Masjid, in Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi), was built in 1650–56 by Shah Jahan as the congregational mosque of his new city, on a ridge near the Red Fort.

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