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Which 16th-century CE heritage site near Agra was commissioned by Emperor Akbar as a planned capital city?

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Which 16th-century CE heritage site near Agra was commissioned by Emperor Akbar as a planned capital city?

आगरा के निकट स्थित 16वीं शताब्दी के किस विरासत स्थल को सम्राट अकबर ने एक नियोजित राजधानी (Planned Capital City) के रूप में स्थापित किया था?

Options / विकल्प

A. Agra Fort (आगरा किला)

B. Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपुर सीकरी)

C. Taj Mahal (ताजमहल)

D. Akbar's Tomb (अकबर का मकबरा)


Correct Answer / सही उत्तर

✅ B. Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपुर सीकरी)


Detailed Explanation / विस्तृत व्याख्या

Hindi

फतेहपुर सीकरी का निर्माण मुगल सम्राट अकबर ने 1571 ई. में करवाया था। इसे सूफी संत शेख सलीम चिश्ती के सम्मान में बसाया गया और कुछ समय के लिए यह मुगल साम्राज्य की राजधानी भी रही।

यह भारत के सबसे उत्कृष्ट नियोजित नगरों (Planned Cities) में से एक माना जाता है। यहाँ की वास्तुकला में हिंदू, फारसी और इस्लामी शैलियों का सुंदर मिश्रण देखने को मिलता है।

मुख्य स्मारक:

  • बुलंद दरवाजा
  • जामा मस्जिद
  • शेख सलीम चिश्ती का मकबरा
  • पंच महल
  • दीवान-ए-खास
  • दीवान-ए-आम

1986 में इसे UNESCO World Heritage Site घोषित किया गया।


English

Fatehpur Sikri was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in 1571 CE and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for a brief period.

The city was established in honour of the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti and is regarded as one of the finest examples of Mughal urban planning.

Important monuments include:

  • Buland Darwaza
  • Jama Masjid
  • Tomb of Salim Chishti
  • Panch Mahal
  • Diwan-i-Khas
  • Diwan-i-Aam

It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.


Why Other Options Are Incorrect / अन्य विकल्प गलत क्यों हैं?

Agra Fort (आगरा किला)

❌ A military fort and royal residence, not a newly planned capital city.

Taj Mahal (ताजमहल)

❌ Built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal.

Akbar's Tomb (अकबर का मकबरा)

❌ A funerary monument located at Sikandra, not a capital city.


Important Facts for Exams / परीक्षा हेतु महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य

TopicFact
FounderAkbar
Built1571 CE
LocationUttar Pradesh
Associated SaintShaikh Salim Chishti
UNESCO Status1986
Famous StructureBuland Darwaza
Capital Period1571–1585 CE

One-Liner / एक पंक्ति में

Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's planned capital city and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

फतेहपुर सीकरी अकबर द्वारा बसाई गई नियोजित राजधानी थी और यह UNESCO विश्व धरोहर स्थल है।

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