Which one of the following statements about Fatehpur Sikri is NOT correct ?

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Q: 96 (NDA-I/2017)

Which one of the following statements about Fatehpur Sikri is NOT correct ?

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History

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NDA-I

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The correct answer is option 4 - "In 1585, the capital of the Mughal emperor shifted from Fatehpur Sikri to Delhi."

Option 1 states that Fatehpur Sikri was located on the direct road to Ajmer. This is correct. Fatehpur Sikri was strategically located on the road connecting Delhi to Ajmer, making it an important stop for trade and travel.

Option 2 mentions that Akbar commissioned the building of a marble tomb for Sheikh Salim Chisti next to the Friday mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. This is correct. Akbar was known to have a great devotion to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a revered Sufi saint, and he built a grand marble tomb in his honor at Fatehpur Sikri.

Option 3 states that the arched gateway or Bulund Darwaza was meant to remind visitors of the Mughal victory in Gujarat. This is also correct. The Bulund Darwaza is a monumental gateway that served as the main entrance to Fatehpur Sikri. It was built to commemorate Akbar`s successful military campaign in Gujarat.

Therefore, the incorrect statement is option 4. The capital of the Mughal emperor did not shift from