Question

Who has completed the garden at Amber fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan?

• A. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
• B. Raja Jai Singh II
• C. Raja Abhai Singh
• D. Sher Shah Suri

Hint:

Amber Fort's gardens, like Kesar Kyari, were developed over time by several Rajput rulers. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, also played a role in the region's architectural and garden heritage. While earlier rulers initiated garden projects, later ones like Sawai Jai Singh II could have overseen their completion or further development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Amber Fort (Amer Fort) in Jaipur has a rich history with contributions from several Kachwaha Rajput rulers. The fort includes a garden known as Kesar Kyari (Saffron Garden) located on Maota Lake, visible from the fort, and other garden layouts within the fort complex itself, such as the Aram Bagh.
(1) Nawab Wajid Ali Shah: The last Nawab of Awadh, known for his patronage of arts in Lucknow, not associated with Amber Fort's gardens.
(2) Raja Jai Singh II (Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II): He was a prominent ruler who founded the city of Jaipur in 1727 and shifted his capital from Amber. While his primary focus was on Jaipur, he also made contributions to Amber and was a great builder and patron of arts and sciences. It is plausible that significant garden developments or completions at Amber could have occurred during or were finalized under his influence before or during the transition to Jaipur. The Kesar Kyari is often attributed to the period of Mirza Raja Jai Singh I or slightly later, with continued upkeep and modifications by subsequent rulers like Sawai Jai Singh II.
(3) Raja Abhai Singh: A ruler of Marwar (Jodhpur), not directly associated with the completion of Amber Fort gardens.
(4) Sher Shah Suri: A 16th-century ruler, his period predates the major developments of Amber Fort by the Kachwahas. Considering the timeline and major patrons of Amber, if "completed" refers to significant phases of garden development within the fort complex or associated gardens like Kesar Kyari, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is a strong candidate among the rulers of Amber/Jaipur. While initial construction of Amber Fort started much earlier (e.g., Raja Man Singh I), and gardens were laid out by rulers like Mirza Raja Jai Singh I, subsequent rulers including Sawai Jai Singh II would have continued their development and maintenance. If Sawai Jai Singh II is the correct answer, it implies he played a key role in finalizing or bringing to a state of completion certain garden projects at Amber. Raja Jai Singh II