Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
Smart Elimination
Decode the name: "Ibadat" = Worship + Khana = House → Something related to prayer/religion. Now check each option with simple logic.
Also, Statements (b) and (c) spirals around Akbar. So one of these is bound to be the answer.
• (b) Akbar’s private prayer chamber - If it were private, why would so many scholars and leaders be invited there?
• (c) Matches the exact purpose, Matches the historical breakthrough in religious policies and Fits the term "Ibadat Khana" but not limited to Islamic worship.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Explanation: The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was built by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575.
- Originally for Sunni scholars, it was later opened to scholars of various religions (Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism) to hold religious discussions and debates.
- This led to the formulation of Din-i-Ilahi.
Value Addition
- Mahzar: In 1579, Akbar issued the Mahzar (Infallibility Decree) to take religious authority.
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