Q. In which year, Akbar built Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri in order to commemorate the victory over Gujarat?
Answer: 1575
Notes: Akbar built the 54-meter Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri in 1575 to celebrate his victory over Gujarat. It features Persian inscriptions, including a quote from Jesus, reflecting his interest in various religions. The structure exemplifies Mughal architecture's Persian-Indian blend. Fatehpur Sikri was intended as Akbar's capital but was abandoned due to water scarcity.

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