Multiple choice

In which of the following cities is there a monument that is modelled after the Sublime Porte (Bab-i-Humayun) in Istanbul?

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Lucknow

  4. Fatehpur Sikri

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and was explicitly modeled after the Sublime Porte (Bab-i-Humayun) in Istanbul. This 60-foot high gateway served as the entrance to the Bara Imambara complex and represents the Awadhi architectural style that drew heavily from Ottoman influences.