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Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which province?
A
Punjab
B
Gujarat
C
Mewar
D
Sind
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buland Darwaza ( lit. ‘High Gate’), or the “Door of Victory", was built in 1575 by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Akbar conquered Gujarat at his second attempt in 1573 and celebrated by building a victory gate, the lofty Buland Darwāza (“High Gate”), at his new capital, Fatehpur Sikri.

Detailed explanation-3: -To the south of the court is an imposing structure, Buland Darwaza (Lofty Gate), with a height of 40 m, completed in 1575 to commemorate the victory of Gujarat in 1572. It is by far the greatest monumental structure of emperor Akbar’s entire reign and also one of the most perfect architectural achievements in India.

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