Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which of the following forts was not constructed in the reign of Akbar?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Red-Fort of Delhi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Red-Fort of Delhi”.
The Red Fort of Delhi was constructed during the reign of Shah Jahan, Akbar's grandson in 1638.

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