Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Jahangir”:
1.He started the practice of Pietra Durra.
2.He built Shalimar and Nishant gardens in Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Art and Architecture during Jahangir’s reign: The practice of putting up buildings in marble and decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones (known as Pietra Durra) started during his reign.
Jahangir built Moti Masjid at Lahore and his own mausoleum at Lahore. He laid a number of gardens such as the Shalimar and Nishant gardens in Kashmir.
Source: Poonam Dahiya
