Question

Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602.
Reason (R): He wanted to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question is about the historical architecture of the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri and the significance behind its construction. Let's analyze the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) provided:

1. Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602.
2. Reason (R): He wanted to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat.

Firstly, let's validate each statement individually:

• Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza is indeed a monumental gate located in Fatehpur Sikri, which was constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar. It was built in 1602 to mark Akbar's victory over Gujarat. Thus, Assertion (A) is true.
• Reason (R): Akbar's conquest of Gujarat is historically significant and building such a grand gateway was a gesture to commemorate this victory. Hence, Reason (R) is also true.

Now, let's evaluate if Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A):

• The construction of the Buland Darwaza was directly linked to Akbar's successful campaign in Gujarat. The gate was built to celebrate this event, making the reason a direct and valid explanation for the assertion.

Based on the analysis above, both the Assertion and the Reason are true, and the Reason is indeed the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Correct Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.