What was the strategic importance of the Allahabad Fort?

It was built at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna to control the vital river trade routes and secure the eastern gateway to the empire.

Mughal Imperial Architecture

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which fort was not constructed during Akbar's reign?

The Red Fort of Delhi was built by Shah Jahan, not Akbar. Akbar's primary architectural legacies include the Agra Fort, Allahabad Fort, and Lahore Fort.

Exam Year

2015

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2015_61 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India