Question

Akbar held his religious discussions in _______.
A) Ibadat Khana
B) Panch Mahal
C) Hawa Mahal
D) Buland Drawaza

Answer 1

Hint: Jalal-ud-din Abu'l-Fath Muhammad Akbar, commonly known as Akbar I or Akbar the Great, was the third Mughal emperor, reigning from 1556 until 1605. Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun, as emperor of India, with the aid of a regent, Bairam Khan, who assisted the young emperor in expanding and consolidating Mughal territories throughout India.

Complete answer:
Inside Fatehpur Sikri, one of the most renowned tourist destinations near Agra lies Ibadat Khana, or the place of prayer.
Let us look at the given options:
A) Ibadat Khana: This is the correct answer. Because of Akbar curiosity about diverse people's religions and social traditions, Akbar began talks on religion with experts of various religions such as ulama, Brahmanas, Jesuit priests who were Roman Catholics, and Zoroastrians in Fatehpur Sikri in the 1570s. The ibadat khana was where these conversations took place.
B) Panch Mahal: This option is incorrect because it was not used for religious discussions. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India's Panch Mahal is a palace. Akbar commissioned the Panch Mahal, which means 'Five Level Palace.' Because this construction is so near to the Zenana quarters, it is likely that it was utilised for amusement and leisure.
C) Hawa Mahal: This option is incorrect because Hawa Mahal was not built by Akbar. The Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India, around 300 kilometres from Delhi, India's capital. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it.
D) Buland Darwaza: This option is incorrect because it was not used for religious discussions. Mughal emperor Akbar erected Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of Triumph," in 1575 A.D. to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

Thus, the correct answer is Option A) Ibadat Khana.

Note: Akbar welcomed chosen mystics, philosophers, and theologians to Ibadat khana for conversations on religious and spiritual topics. He welcomed academics from Hinduism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and even atheists from other religions. With these folks, he held religious disputes. They went to Ibadat Khana and spoke with Akbar about their religious beliefs.