Who had the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, built of red sandstone in Fatehpur Sikri, converted into marble?
The original tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri, built in red sandstone, was later converted entirely into white marble by Emperor Jahangir. Jahangir revered the Sufi saint, who had blessed his father, Akbar, with the birth of an heir (Jahangir himself). The marble tomb is today a prominent spiritual site and architectural marvel. The correct answer is (D) Jahangir.
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Emperor Jahangir commissioned the complete refacing of the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri, changing it from the original red sandstone structure to exquisite white marble. The saint was extremely important to the Mughal dynasty; it was his blessing that led to Jahangir’s birth and thus the emperor held the tomb in high reverence. The white marble structure, featuring intricate jali work, stands today as a tribute to that spiritual connection.