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This city was built by a Mughal emperor in the year 1639. The emperor made this city his capital. The city was built on the banks of the river Yamuna. What is the name of this city?

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Baburabad
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Ahmedabad
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Shahjahanabad
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Akbarabad
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Solution

The correct option is C Shahjahanabad
Shahjahanabad was built by the emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 as the capital of the Mughal Empire. The city was built on the banks of the river Yamuna. In Shahjahanabad, the places that were on the banks of the river Yamuna were accessible only to the emperor, important nobles, and family members of the emperor.

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