HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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It was built by Akbar in 1602
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It was built in Fatehpur Sikri
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It was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory on Gujarat only
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All are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Buland Darwaza, also known as the ‘Gate of Magnificence’, is one of the largest gateways in the world with a height of 54 metres. This 15-storey grand entrance narrates the success saga of the great Mughal emperor Akbar and was built to celebrate his victory over Gujarat.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Buland Darwaza is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble and is higher than the courtyard of the mosque. The Buland Darwaza is symmetrical and is topped by large free standing kiosks, which are the chhatris.
Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of building the city was Akbar’s intention to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti and the entire palace complex is built around the saint’s tomb. Today the city stands as one of the most preserved specimens of Mughal Architecture in India.