With reference to “Zafar Mahal” consider the following statements:1.It is considered as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the Mughal era. 2.It was originally built by Alamgir II.3.The complex contains the beautiful white marble Moti Masjid and several royal graves.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to “Zafar Mahal” consider the following statements:
1.It is considered as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the Mughal era.
2.It was originally built by Alamgir II.
3.The complex contains the beautiful white marble Moti Masjid and several royal graves.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Zafar Mahal is considered as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the Mughal era. The complex contains the beautiful white marble Moti Masjid and several royal graves.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Zafar Mahal then called Lal Mahal and Rang Mahal was originally built by Akbar Shah II in 1820. Later, the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II (Bahadur Shah Zafar) built the Hathi Gate and eventually gave it its present name, the Zafar Mahal.

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