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Which Mughal Emperor built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat?
Babur
Humayun
Akbar
Shah Jahan
Akbar
The Buland Darwaza, or the Gate of Magnificence, was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 to celebrate his successful conquest of Gujarat in 1573 ┬╖ It serves as the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri and stands as the highest gateway in the world.
The Buland Darwaza, or the Gate of Magnificence, was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 to celebrate his successful conquest of Gujarat in 1573 ┬╖ It serves as the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri and stands as the highest gateway in the world.
Fatehpur Sikri was established by Akbar in 1571 and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.
Located in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, it is built of red and buff sandstone, decorated with carving and inlay of white and black marble.
The height of the structure is 54 meters, making it the tallest gateway globally.
An inscription on the central arch of the Buland Darwaza highlights Akbar's religious tolerance and his military success.
Akbar's Gujarat campaign (1572-1573) was his first direct encounter with the sea, which significantly influenced the Mughal Empire's maritime trade outlook.
Babur (Option A) was the founder of the Mughal Empire in 1526, long before the construction of Fatehpur Sikri.
Humayun (Option B) was Akbar's father and primarily focused on re-establishing Mughal rule after a period of exile.
Shah Jahan (Option D) is known for building the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, focusing on marble architecture rather than the red sandstone style of Akbar.
C is correct тАФ Akbar commissioned the Buland Darwaza in 1601 to commemorate his triumph in the Gujarat campaign.
When studying Mughal architecture, distinguish between the 'Red Sandstone Era' of Akbar and the 'White Marble Era' of Shah Jahan, as this is a frequent pivot for comparative history questions.