Akbar The Great Online Quiz

Banaras (Varanasi) is a holy city situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges (Ganga) River, not the Gomti River. The Gomti River flows through other cities in Uttar Pradesh, such as Lucknow and Jaunpur.

Akbar was born on October 15, 1542, and died on October 27, 1605. This means he was 63 years old at the time of his death.

Akbar invited Jesuit priests from Goa to participate in religious and philosophical discussions at his court in Fatehpur Sikri. Jaziya is a tax rather than a person, which makes the other options incorrect.

Akbar's empire expanded significantly to cover most of northern and central India. This vast territory included Delhi, parts of Mewar after long campaigns, and Berar in the Deccan.

The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audience, was specifically used by Mughal emperors to receive important courtiers, state guests, and foreign ambassadors. The Ibadat Khana was used for religious debates, and Fatehpur Sikri is the entire palace city rather than a single monument.