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Who built the Buland Darwaza, which is located in Fatehpur Sikri?

Who built the Buland Darwaza, which is located in Fatehpur Sikri? Correct Answer Akbar

The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points

  • Buland Darwaza or the garret gateway at Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1575.

  • Akbar constructed the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

  • It is made of red and buff sandstone and finished by carving and inlaying white and black marble.
  • An inscription on the central face of the Buland Darwaza throws light on Akbar's religious tolerance and broad-mindedness.

Additional Information

Akbar's monuments 

Monuments Location
Agra Fort Agra
Fatehpur Sikri Agra
Buland Darwaza Agra
Humayun's Tomb Delhi
Akbar's Tomb Sikandra

Related Questions

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imamabara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In which year, Akbar built Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri in order to commemorate the victory over Gujarat?
Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602.
Reason (R): He wanted to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat
The famous Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri forms which entrance to the Jami Masjid?
Which of the following is not a historical monument in Fatehpur Sikri? A. Buland Darwaza B. Ibadat Khana C. Gol Gumbaj D. Panch Mahal
Buland Darwaja in Fatehpur Sikri (near Agra) was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over which of the following states ?
Which of the following Mughal Emperors shifted his imperial court and residence from Agra to Sikri, later renamed as Fatehpur Sikri?
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.
Identify the structure with the help of given information:
1. The structure is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble.
2. It was built in 1575 AD by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
3. It is located at Fatehpur Sikri.
Select the correct answer from options given below:
The 'Buland Darwaza' was built to commemorate Emperor Akbar's victory over which place?