Which of the following statements about Akbar are correct? 1. In 1560s, Akbar had the Fort of Agra constructed. 2. In 1570s, Akbar decided to build a new capital at Fatehpur Sikri. 3. Akbar also commissioned a white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti at Sikri. 4. In 1585, Akbar decided to shift the capital back to Agra. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following statements about Akbar are correct? 1. In 1560s, Akbar had the Fort of Agra constructed. 2. In 1570s, Akbar decided to build a new capital at Fatehpur Sikri. 3. Akbar also commissioned a white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti at Sikri. 4. In 1585, Akbar decided to shift the capital back to Agra. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Correct Answer <span style="">1, 2 and 3</span>

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

• During the 1560s Akbar constructed the fort of Agra with red sandstone quarried from the adjoining regions. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• In the 1570s he decided to build a new capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• One of the reasons prompting this may have been that Sikri was located on the direct road to Ajmer, where the dargah of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti had become an important pilgrimage centre.
• The Mughal emperors entered into a close relationship with the Sufis of the Chishti Silsila.
• Akbar commissioned the construction of a white marble tomb for Shaikh Salim Chishti next to the majestic Friday mosque at Sikri. Hence statement 3 is correct.
• The enormous arched gateway (Buland Darwaza) was meant to remind visitors of the Mughal victory in Gujarat.
• In 1585 the capital was transferred to Lahore (NOT Agra) to bring the northwest under greater control and Akbar closely watched the frontier for thirteen years. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.