Question:

Originally there were five ‘Jantar Mantars’ (Architectural Observatories) constructed by ‘Raja Jai Singh’. Which out of those got destroyed in the 19th century ?

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Sawai Jai Singh II built observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura; one of them no longer exists.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Jantar Mantar at Ujjain.
  • Jantar Mantar at Mathura.
  • Jantar Mantar at Varanasi.
  • Jantar Mantar at Delhi.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built five astronomical observatories called Jantar Mantar, at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura.
The observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain and Varanasi survive today.
The Mathura observatory (at the Mathura fort) was destroyed in the 19th century and nothing of it remains.
Answer: (2) Jantar Mantar at Mathura.
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