The reign of Shah Jahan (1628–1658) is called the ‘Age of Marble’. This is due to his preference for white marble over the red sandstone of his predecessors and the vast scale of his architectural patronage, which produced masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort. The correct answer is (A) Shah Jahan.
The reign of which ruler is called the ‘Age of Marble’? (A) Shah Jahan (B) Jahangir (C) Aurangzeb (D) None of these
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The reign of Emperor Shah Jahan is universally known as the ‘Age of Marble’ or the golden age of Mughal architecture. This era saw the large-scale shift from the red sandstone construction favored by Akbar and Jahangir to the more refined white marble, often exquisitely decorated with Pietra Dura inlay. His commitment to symmetrical design and expensive materials, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal, defined a period of unparalleled architectural elegance and sophistication.