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Who built Gujari Mahal?
Question

Who built Gujari Mahal?

A.

Akbar

B.

Man Singh

C.

Tej Karan

D.

Suraj Sen

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Man Singh

Explanation:

  • Gujari Mahal was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior in the 15th century.
  • It was built for his favorite queen, Mrignayani, who was a Gujar by caste.
  • Since the queen requested a separate palace with a constant supply of water from the Rai River, it was constructed.
  • The palace is located within the Gwalior Fort complex.
  • Today, the Gujari Mahal houses an Archaeological Museum.

Information Booster:
  • Raja Man Singh Tomar was a great patron of music and authored Man Kautuhal.
  • Gwalior Fort is known as the "Gibraltar of India".

Additional Knowledge:
Akbar (Option a)
  • Built Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort, but not Gujari Mahal.

Tej Karan (Option c)
  • Related to the Kachwaha lineage (Dulha Rai), not the builder of this specific palace.

Suraj Sen (Option d)
  • The legendary founder of Gwalior city/fort, associated with the sage Gwalipa.

So the correct answer is (b)

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