Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

Q. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

(a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family

(b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer

(c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.

(d) the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs

Ans: (c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.

Explanation: The correct option is (c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions. The Ibadat Khana, also known as the House of Worship, was a significant building located within the complex of Fatehpur Sikri, built during the reign of Emperor Akbar, who ruled from 1556 to 1605. It was a space where Akbar would gather scholars and theologians from different religious backgrounds to engage in religious discussions and promote interfaith dialogue. Akbar’s intention behind the Ibadat Khana was to foster tolerance and understanding among different religious communities.