Which of the following statements about Akbar are correct 1 In 1560s Akbar had the Fort of Agra cons...........

Ancient and Medieval History Mughal Period

Which of the following statements about Akbar are correct?

1. In 1560s, Akbar had the Fort of Agra constructed.

2. In 1570s, Akbar decided to build a new capital at Fatehpur Sikri.

3. Akbar also commissioned a white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti at Sikri.

4. In 1585, Akbar decided to shift the capital back to Agra.

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1, 2 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

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- Statement 1: Akbar had the Fort of Agra constructed in the 1560s. This is correct.

- Statement 2: Akbar decided to build a new capital at Fatehpur Sikri in the 1570s. This is correct.

- Statement 3: Akbar commissioned the white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti at Sikri. This is correct.

- Statement 4: In 1585, Akbar shifted the capital back to Agra. This is incorrect; he moved it to Lahore temporarily.

Option:2: 1, 2, and 3

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