The famous Jama Masjid of Delhi, officially called the Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Its construction began in 1644 and was completed in 1658. It remains one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in India, standing as a prominent landmark in the old city of Shahjahanabad. ANSWER: (C) Shah Jahan.
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The magnificent Jama Masjid in Delhi was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Construction commenced in 1644 and was completed fourteen years later. Located in the heart of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi), the mosque was designed to accommodate over 25,000 worshippers, emphasizing Shah Jahan’s religious devotion and architectural ambition. The structure is celebrated for its imposing red sandstone and white marble construction, three large gates and twin minarets, symbolizing the grandeur of Mughal spiritual and imperial authority.