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The 'Pathar ki Masjid' (Stone Mosque) at Patna was built in the 17th century by:
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Answer: Option C — Prince Parvez, son of Jahangir
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The "Pathar ki Masjid" (Stone Mosque) at Patna, Bihar, was built in 1621 (or 1626) by Prince Parvez, a son of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, when he was the governor of Bihar.
About the mosque:
- It stands on the southern bank of the Ganga river, in the Sultanganj area of Patna.
- It is built mainly of stone, which is unusual for the region where most buildings were of brick; this gave it the name "Pathar ki Masjid".
- It is also known as the "Saif Khan ki Masjid", "Chimni Ghat Masjid" or "Sangi Masjid".
- It has a prayer hall with arched openings and domes, and is a fine example of Mughal architecture in Bihar.
About Prince Parvez:
- He was the second son of Jahangir.
- He served as the governor of several provinces, including Bihar and the Deccan.
- He was given command of armies against Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan) when Khurram rebelled against Jahangir.
- He died in 1626, before Jahangir.
Patna under the Mughals:
- Patna (ancient Pataliputra) was the capital of the Mughal province (suba) of Bihar.
- It was an important centre of trade, especially in saltpetre, textiles, opium and grain.
- European companies (Dutch, English) set up factories at Patna in the 17th century.
Other monuments of Patna:
- Sher Shah Suri Masjid (built by Sher Shah, 1540s).
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Harmandir Sahib): the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.
- Golghar: a large granary built by the British in 1786.
- Agam Kuan: an ancient well linked with the Mauryan period.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Sher Shah Suri built a different mosque in Patna.
- ✗Shaista Khan was a governor of Bengal.
- ✗Prince Shuja was a governor of Bengal under Shah Jahan.
Quick tip
Remember: Pathar ki Masjid (Patna) = Prince Parvez, son of Jahangir (about 1621; governor of Bihar; stone mosque on the Ganga); Golghar = British granary (1786).
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