JKPSC Prelims 2021
General Studies (Paper 1)
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Jehanara
Princess Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, was the mastermind behind the design of the Chandni Chowk bazaar. It was a central part of the new imperial capital, Shahjahanabad, which was inaugurated in 1648.Architectural Significance
The Canal (Nahar-i-Bihisht): Jahanara originally designed the market with a moonlit reflecting pool at its center. A canal flowed through the middle of the street, and on moonlit nights, the reflection of the moon in the water gave the market its name—Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square).
Layout: The market was originally laid out in a square format with a pool at the center, flanked by shops. It served as the principal commercial avenue leading to the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort.
Caravanserai: She also built a famous caravanserai (inn) for wealthy merchants and travelers, known as the Begum ki Sarai, located near the market.
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