Who among the following built the 'Jantar Mantar' observatories across northern India, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following built the 'Jantar Mantar' observatories across northern India, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi?
A. Maharaja Ganga Singh
B. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
C. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
D. Raja Man Singh
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built five astronomical observatories called 'Jantar Mantar' in New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.

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