UPPCS 2020 Pre

Which of the following Mughal period canals, was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz Shah?

Verified Answer
A. Shekhnu-Ni
B. Shahab Nahr
C. Nahr-i-Bihisht
D. Nahr-i-Agra

Explanation:

The Shahab Nahr (also known as Nahr-i-Shahab or Western Yamuna Canal) was a significant Mughal-era canal. It was constructed by restoring and extending the old Rajabwah canal, originally built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, to bring water to Delhi.