21. Buland Darwaza (Grand Victory Gate) was built after Akbar’s conquest of ____.
Akbar built the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri in 1573 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
22. What did Jalal Uddin Akbar build for his wife in Fatehpur Sikri?
Jalal Uddin Akbar built the Jodha Bai Palace in Fatehpur Sikri for his Rajput wife.
23. The real name of Jodha Bai was ____.
Jodha Bai’s real name was Harka Bai, a Rajput princess of Amber.
24. Jalal Uddin Akbar ruled for how many years?
Jalal Uddin Akbar ruled the Mughal Empire for 49 years (1556–1605).
25. Akbarnama was written by ____.
Akbarnama was authored by Abul Fazl, Akbar’s trusted court historian.
26. Ain-e-Akbari was written by ____.
Ain-e-Akbari is the third volume of Akbarnama, written by Abul Fazl.
27. Abul Fazl was the chief court historian and ____ in Akbar’s court.
Abul Fazl served as the chief minister and historian in Akbar’s court.
28. Abul Fazl was killed by the forces of ____.
Abul Fazl was assassinated in 1602 by order of Prince Salim (later Jahangir).
29. Jalal Uddin Akbar built the city of Fatehpur Sikri and shifted his court there in honor of ____.
Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri to honor the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti.
30. Jalal Uddin Akbar had no heir for many years and was blessed with a son after visiting ____.
Sheikh Salim Chishti blessed Akbar, leading to the birth of his son Prince Salim (Jahangir).
31. In 1569, Akbar’s wife (Harkha Bai / Maryam-uz-Zamani) gave birth to a son named ____.
In 1569, Akbar’s wife Harkha Bai (Maryam-uz-Zamani) gave birth to Prince Salim, later known as Emperor Jahangir.
32. In gratitude for the saint’s blessings, Akbar built a new capital city at Sikri named ____.
Akbar founded Fatehpur Sikri in honor of Sheikh Salim Chishti, meaning “City of Victory.”
33. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is built of ____.
The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri is made of white marble to honor the saint.
34. Diwan-i-Aam refers to ____.
Diwan-i-Aam was the Hall of Public Audience where Akbar addressed the common people.
35. Diwan-i-Khas is known as the Hall of Private Audience and is famous for its ____.
Diwan-i-Khas in Fatehpur Sikri is notable for its beautifully carved central pillar.
36. Panch Mahal is a five-storied palace built for ____.
The Panch Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri was designed as a five-storied leisure palace for the royal family.
37. The death of Akbar and the accession of Jahangir took place in the year ____.
Akbar died in 1605, marking the accession of his son Jahangir to the Mughal throne.
