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Answer: The correct answer to the question ‘Akbar held his religious discussions in_______’ is option D. Ibadat Khana.
Explanation:
Here is an explanation of why Option D is the correct answer to the question: Akbar held his religious discussions in _______.
Option A) Panch Mahal
The Panch Mahal is a five-storeyed palace in Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar. It was primarily used as a pleasure palace for the royal family and served as a place of relaxation and entertainment. It had open terraces and was not intended for religious or philosophical discussions.
It was not meant to host serious discussions or debates, especially not on religion.
Option B) Buland Drawaza
The Buland Darwaza (meaning “High Gate”) is a grand gateway built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is part of the Jama Masjid complex at Fatehpur Sikri.
It is an architectural monument and entrance, not a location for discussions.
Option C) Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and was built much later (in 1799) by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. It was used by royal women to observe street festivals while remaining unseen.
It was built long after Akbar’s time and is unrelated to him or his court.
Option D) Ibadat Khana
The Ibadat Khana (meaning “House of Worship”) was specifically built by Akbar in 1575 at Fatehpur Sikri for the purpose of religious and philosophical discussions. He invited scholars and leaders from various religions—Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism—to discuss and debate religious ideas. These discussions led to the development of Akbar’s policy of Sulh-i-Kul (universal tolerance).
It was specifically built for the kind of religious discussions the question refers to.
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