Which monument is not at Fatehpur Sikri?

Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012

A. Golden Palace
B. Panch Mahal
C. Jodha Bai Palace
D. Akbari Mahal

Answer: Akbari Mahal

Option d is the correct answer. Akbari Mahal is not at Fatehpur Sikri among the four options given. Akbari Mahal is a palace complex located in Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, about 40 km away from Fatehpur Sikri2. It was built by Emperor Akbar as his residence and later used by his successors. Important Tips Some of the most notable monuments of Fatehpur Sikri are: Buland Darwaza: A massive gateway that stands 54 metres high and commemorates Akbar's victory over Gujarat. It is also known as the "Door of Victory" and is one of the largest and highest gateways in the world. Jama Masjid: A 16th-century congregational mosque that is one of the largest mosques in India. It has a spacious courtyard, a large prayer hall, and a white marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Sufi saint who blessed Akbar with a son. Diwan-i-Khas: A hall of private audience where Akbar held discussions with scholars, nobles, and religious leaders. It is also known as the "Jewel House" because of its exquisite decoration and a central pillar with 36 serpentine brackets that support a circular platform. Panch Mahal: A five-storeyed structure with 176 columns that served as a pleasure palace for the royal ladies. It is also known as the "Wind-Catcher Tower" because of its open design that allows air circulation. Jodha Bai's Palace: The largest and most ornate building of the residential complex, which was the palace of Akbar's Hindu queen. It has richly carved interior pillars, balconies, perforated stone windows, and an azure-blue ribbed roof on the north and south sides. Golden Palace: Mariam Palace is also known as Golden Palace because of its yellow sandstone walls and golden roof. The palace has a rectangular plan with four octagonal towers at the corners.

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