The famous Jantar Mantar observatories, featuring massive stone astronomical instruments, were constructed by which Rajput king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The famous Jantar Mantar observatories, featuring massive stone astronomical instruments, were constructed by which Rajput king?
A. Rana Kumbha
B. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
C. Raja Man Singh
D. Sawai Jai Singh II
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber founded Jaipur and built five major astronomical observatories (Jantar Mantars) in Jaipur, Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi.
Explanation:
Aurangzeb adopt an austere administrative style, removing court musicians and halting customary practices like Jharokha Darshan (balcony appearances) which he viewed as un-Islamic.
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