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Akbar had constructed three great forts. Which of these is not one of them?
a. Agra Fort
b. Sikandra fort
c. Lahore Fort:
d. Allahabad Fort

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Hint:
His achievements include Father Sikri Fortress City, and Brand Dawasa. Akbar's son Jahangir commissioned Shalimar Gardens in Kashmir.

Complete step by step solution:

Agra Fort: The construction of Agra Fort began in 1565 when the original structure was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and was subsequently taken over by his grandson Shah Jahan, who took over most of the Marble works added to the fort.

Sikandra fort: Sikandra is only 13 kilometers away. Starting from Agra Fort, it was the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar was the greatest of the Mughal emperors and one of the richest royalties of secular thoughts of his time. He is the heir to the long tradition of the East and the great patron of art, literature, philosophy, and science.

Lahore Fort: The Lahore Fort is famous for its almost complete reconstruction in the 17th century (the Mughal Empire was in its glory and prosperity). After the fall of the Mughal Empire, Lahore Fort was used as the residence of Emperor Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire.

Allahabad Fort: Allahabad Fort (Allahabad Fort) is an outstanding architectural work, built-in 1583, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. This marvelous building is located at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers and is known as the largest fortress built by Akbar.


Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
Agra Fort was built by Akbar between 1565-1573. Allahabad Fort is a fort built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1583. Lahore Fort is famous for being almost completely rebuilt during the splendid and prosperous 17th century of the Mughal Empire.