Question

Among the following who had constructed as astronomical observatory popularly known as Jantar Mantar at Delhi?

  1. Akbar
  2. Shahjanhan
  3. Suraj Mal
  4. Jaisingh II

Answer:

Option B: Shahjanhan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shahjanhan”.

Jai Singh II was a ruler of the kingdom of Amber (now part of Jaipur), and he was an avid astronomer and scientist who built several astronomical observatories across India, including the one in Delhi.