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Who built Buland Darwaza?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Humayun
  2. Akbar
  3. Shah Jahan
  4. Aurangzib

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Akbar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Akbar šŸ“š Explanation: The Buland Darwaza (Great Gate) was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 at Fatehpur Sikri. It was constructed to commemorate his successful military conquest of Gujarat. It is the highest gateway in the world and a magnificent example of Mughal architecture. The gate is made of red and buff sandstone and serves as the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.