Which was the second capital of Akbar?

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Which was the second capital of Akbar?

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History

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SSC

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0,23,10,3,7,23,0

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The correct answer is option 3, Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was the second capital of Akbar. After becoming the Mughal emperor, Akbar decided to establish a new capital closer to Agra for strategic and administrative reasons. He chose the village of Sikri, which was later renamed Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar commissioned the construction of several majestic buildings and palaces, including the iconic Buland Darwaza and the Jama Masjid. However, Fatehpur Sikri was only the capital for a short period, from 1571 to 1585, before Akbar moved his capital back to Agra. This was due to the scarcity of water in Fatehpur Sikri and other logistical challenges. Nonetheless, Fatehpur Sikri remains an important historical site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.