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Question
Shah Jahan’s reign was an age of splendour and cultural brilliance. In this context, discuss: Red Fort
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Solution
This structure is composed of red sandstone. The Red Fort is filled with numerous magnificent structures. The most striking is the Diwan-i-Khas. Silver makes up the ceiling. Gold and semi-precious stones are used to decorate the marble walls.
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This is a picture of a 17th century-CE monument, built-in red sandstone by a Mughal emperor.

Identify the monument.
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Who built this monument?
This is a picture of a 17th century-CE monument, built-in red sandstone by a Mughal emperor.

Mention its important features.
