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Who had constructed the Jantar-Mantar at Delhi?

Who had constructed the Jantar-Mantar at Delhi? Correct Answer Jay Singh-II

Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed the Jantar Mantar.

Key Points

Jantar-Mantar, Delhi:

  • Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, is one of the five observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the year 1724.
  • This time observatory was built after Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah allotted the task of re-examining the calendar and astronomical records to Maharaja Jai Singh II. 
  • There are a total 5 Jantar Mantars.
  • They are located at Kaipur, Delhi,Mathura, Ujjain and Varanasi.
  • The Janatar Mantar at Jaipur is the Largest among all.
  • These Jantar Manatars were the Astronomical Observatories of Maharaja Jai Singh II.
  • Sawai Raja Pratap Singh had constructed the Hawa Mahal at Jaipur.
  • Akbar built the Buland Darawaja at Fatehpur Sikri.
  • Shah Jahan Built the Taj mahal, Red fort etc.

Hence,Jantar Mantar located in New Delhi is built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.

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