Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which one of the following buildings is known as 'Shah-i-Fatehpur'?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
Akbar’s capital at Fatehpur Sikri featured several monumental buildings, but the spiritual heart of the city was its congregational mosque, honored with an imperial title.Explanation
The Jama Masjid of Fatehpur Sikri is also known as 'Shah-i-Fatehpur' or 'Shah-i-Sikri'. Built by Akbar in 1571 to celebrate his victory in Gujarat, it remains one of the largest mosques in India. It also houses the sacred tomb of the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: While the Buland Darwaza (Option A) is the most famous gate *to* the mosque, the entire religious complex is defined by the Jama Masjid.
Logic 2: The name 'Shah-i-Fatehpur' (The Glory of Fatehpur) reflects the building's status as the primary religious anchor of Akbar's experimental capital.