Question: Purana Qila of Delhi was built by …
(a) Sher Shah Suri
(b) Akbar
(c) Dara Sikoh
(d) Qutub-uddin aibak
Ans: (a)
- On 31st March, 2017, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), National Culture Fund (NCF) and National Building Construction Corporation (India) Limited (NBCC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ‘Conservation, development & maintenance of Purana Qila project’ at Purana Qila, New Delhi.
- This move has been taken under NBCC’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
- The main aim of this MoU is the conservation, restoration, development of monument precinct, upkeep of monument and museum, development to ensure better presentation and conservation of the monument and development of various tourists related amenities and highlight the history, heritage value of the monument and it’s surrounding along with its context.
- Under this agreement, NBCC (India) Limited has agreed to support the project of “Conservation, Development & Maintenance of Purana Qila” and will provide funds of up to Rs. 14.35 Crore for the next 5 years in stages starting from FY-2016-17.
- The execution of the project shall be undertaken in 3 phases mentioned as under –
- PHASE-I : Conservation, Restoration and Horticulture & Development Works
- PHASE-II : Upgradation and extension of museum and Parking
- PHASE-III : Excavation and Display
- It is notable that Purana Qila (Old Fort) is one of the oldest forts in Delhi. Its current form was built by Sher Shah Suri.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160351