Question

    An observatory ‘Vedh Shala’ or Jantar Mantar was built in the 18th century by which ruler of Ujjain?

    A Gajapati Rāmachandra Deva I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kumarpala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Maharaja Jai Singh II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Dashrath Deva Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Jantar Mantar or Vedh Shala is located in the holy city of New Ujjain. It is an observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1725 which consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments.

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