Why was the Gujarat victory so important to Akbar?

It gave the Mughal Empire direct access to international sea trade and the wealth of the Gujarati port cities like Surat.

Why was Buland Darwaza Built? Gujarat Victory (1998 PYQ)

ID: MED_MUG_1998_222 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Akbar constructed 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri. Reason (R): Akbar built this monument to commemorate the birth of his son Jahangir.

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Correct Option: C

The Buland Darwaza was built by Emperor Akbar to commemorate his decisive military victory over Gujarat in 1573. It is a massive gateway located in the capital city of Fatehpur Sikri.