Question

Fatehpur Sikri was founded by ____________.
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Babar
D. Humayun

Answer 1

Hint:Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most important historical monuments of the Mughal era and a major tourist attraction in Agra. It was founded by mughal emperor as its capital when Agra was the capital of the Mughals.

Complete answer:
It is said that Fatehpur Sikri is the architectural legacy of Mughal Emperor Akbar who founded it. The city gets its name from a village called Sikri, which was located on the site. Akbar began building his capital in the village.When Akbar returned victorious from his campaign in Gujarat, the city was renamed Fatehpur Sikri or City of Victory to commemorate his victory. On his way to Punjab to fight for his next military campaign, he left the city. It is believed that the city was abandoned for two important reasons - water shortages and unrest in the northern and western parts of the country. Akbar later moved the capital of his kingdom to Lahore and then to Agra, and Fatehpur Sikri became a completely abandoned city.
Later, when colonial rulers settled in Agra in, they established an administrative center here, this remained in operation ,Monuments to Fatehpur Sikri were erected under the orders of the Marquess of Hastings.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:Today, The abandoned city acquired the status of the UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its architectural beauty and historical connection. The site and monuments and buildings inside and outside are protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.