Question:

What was Delhi’s old name?

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The Mughal emperor who built the Red Fort named the city after himself.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Old Delhi
  • Shahjahanpur
  • Shahpur Jat
  • Shahajahanabad
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Emperor Shah Jahan founded a new walled capital at Delhi in 1638-1648.
The city was named Shahjahanabad after him, and today it is the area known as Old Delhi (Purani Dilli) containing the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
The name Shahjahanabad is therefore the old name of Delhi.
Answer: (4) Shahajahanabad
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