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Who among the following Mughal emperors commissioned the construction of the 'Badshahi Mosque' in Lahore, which was completed in 1673?

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb✓ Correct Answer

💡 Solution & Explanation

The majestic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was commissioned during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673 under the supervision of Muzaffar Hussain. Earlier emperors like Akbar and Shah Jahan built other architectural marvels such as Fatehpur Sikri and the Taj Mahal, but Aurangzeb favored grand religious structures. It remains one of the largest mosques from the Mughal era and a prime example of late Mughal architecture.

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