Starting in 1571, Akbar built a walled capital called Fatehpur Sikri near Agra. Palaces for each of Akbar's senior queens, a huge artificial lake, and sumptuous water-filled courtyards were built there. However, the city was soon abandoned and the capital was moved to Lahore in 1585. What does Fatehpur mean?

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  1. Town of the King

  2. Town of Victory

  3. Town of Joy

  4. Town of Peace

  5. Town of War

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Correct Option: B

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To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning of the term "Fatehpur".

Option A) Town of the King - This option is incorrect because "Fatehpur" does not mean "Town of the King". Option B) Town of Victory - This option is correct because "Fatehpur" means "Town of Victory". This is the correct answer. Option C) Town of Joy - This option is incorrect because "Fatehpur" does not mean "Town of Joy". Option D) Town of Peace - This option is incorrect because "Fatehpur" does not mean "Town of Peace". Option E) Town of War - This option is incorrect because "Fatehpur" does not mean "Town of War".

The correct answer is Option B) Town of Victory. This option is correct because "Fatehpur" means "Town of Victory".

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