WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION PREHISTORY300 BC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Mughal leader Akbar’s two famous capitals were
A
the Taj Mahal and the Temple Caves at Ajanta.
B
the Red Fort at Agra (Agra Fort) and Fatehpur Sikri.
C
Dunhuang and Khanbaliq.
D
Samarkand and Ulan Bator.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Akbar’s courts at Delhi, Agra, and Fatehpur Sikri became centres of the arts, letters, and learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city.

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