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Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

  1. A.the mosque for the use of the Royal Family
  2. B.Akbar’s private prayer chamber
  3. C.the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
  4. D.the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions

Akbar established the Ibadat Khana, which translates to the 'House of Worship', at Fatehpur Sikri. He intended it as a place for theological debate, inviting scholars and mystics from various religious traditions present in India and even from abroad to engage in discussions on faith and philosophy.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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