The Old Fort of Delhi, known as the Purana Qila, was primarily built by Sher Shah Suri. Although the site was originally chosen and begun by Humayun (Dinpanah), Sher Shah largely dismantled and rebuilt it during his rule (1540–1545), renaming it Shergarh. The surviving structures are primarily his work. The correct answer is (C) Sher Shah.
By whom was the Old Fort of Delhi built? (A) Shah Jahan (B) Humayun (C) Sher Shah (D) Akbar
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The Old Fort (Purana Qila) in Delhi was predominantly built by Sher Shah Suri. The site was originally a fortress city started by Humayun, named Dinpanah. After defeating Humayun, Sher Shah demolished most of the existing structure and rebuilt the fort between 1540 and 1545, renaming it Shergarh. Surviving structures like the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque are magnificent examples of Sher Shah’s architecture, blending Persian and Indian styles and confirming his role as the fort’s main builder.