The Begumpuri mosque was built during the reign of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Muhammad Tughlaq
Explanation:
· Begumpuri Mosque was constructed during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, in the 14th century.
· Located in Jahanpanah (Delhi), the mosque is a significant example of Tughlaq architecture.
· Built by Khan-i-Jahan Maqbul, a noble in Muhammad Tughlaq’s court.
Information Booster:
· Reign of Muhammad Tughlaq: 1325–1351 CE.
· He shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (unsuccessfully).
· Architecture style: Massive, austere, and fortified.
· The mosque is among the largest in Delhi.
· Jahanpanah was one of the 7 cities of medieval Delhi.
· Built for public congregational prayer (Jama Masjid style).
Additional Information:
· Sikandar Lodhi: Known for building tombs and gardens, not the Begumpuri Mosque.
· Firoz Shah Tughlaq: Built canals, schools, and mosques like Firoz Shah Kotla.
· Bahlul Lodhi: Founder of the Lodhi dynasty, had no association with this mosque.
· Muhammad Tughlaq: Commissioned the mosque during his reign as part of his urban planning in Jahanpanah.