Multiple choice

Who moved the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi?

  1. Babar

  2. Akbar

  3. Humayun

  4. Shah Jahan
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Explanation

Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658) moved the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi in 1648, founding the city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). This included building the Red Fort (Lal Qila) and the Jama Masjid. The move reflected Delhi's historical importance as a capital and its strategic central location. The other emperors ruled primarily from Agra or Lahore.

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