Question

What role did the yamuna play in the layout of the new city of shahjahanabad?

Answer 1

ANSWER :

▶️The imperial palace commanded the river-front. Only specially favoured nobles were given access to the river.

▶️All others had to construct their homes in the city away from the River Yamuna.

▶️Thus, the Yamuna played an important role in the layout of the new Mughal city at Shahjahanbad

Answer 2

The imperial palace commanded the river-front. Only specially favoured nobles—were given access to the river. All others had to construct their homes in the city away from the River Yamuna. Thus, the Yamuna played an important role in the layout of the new Mughal city at Shahjahanbad.