History • Medieval IndiaEasy
Which of the following architectural structures was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar to celebrate his military victory over Gujarat?
A. Buland Darwaza✓ Correct Answer
B. Alai Darwaza
C. Ibadat Khana
D. Diwan-i-Khas
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Buland Darwaza was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 at Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate his victorious military campaign in Gujarat. Structures like the Alai Darwaza were built centuries earlier during the Delhi Sultanate by Alauddin Khalji, while the Ibadat Khana served as a hall of prayer and religious discussion rather than a victory monument.
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