Match the List-I with List-II:
LIST I (Fortress of Akbar)                                              LIST II (Year)
A. Jaunpur                                                                         I. 1570
B. Ajmer                                                                          II. 1581
C. Allahabad                                                                   III. 1566
D. Attock                                                                        IV. 1583
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

The correct matching is:
• Jaunpur fortress was built in 1566 (A-III)
• Ajmer fortress was constructed in 1570 (B-I)
• Allahabad fortress was completed in 1583 (C-IV)
• Attock fortress was built in 1581 (D-II)
Hence, option (c) is correct.

Information Booster:

These fortresses were strategic military installations built by Emperor Akbar to consolidate and defend the Mughal Empire. Each fortress played a key role in controlling vital regions and trade routes, showcasing Akbar’s military and administrative acumen.

Additional Knowledge:

• Jaunpur fortress helped control eastern territories.
• Ajmer fortress secured central India and pilgrimage routes.
• Allahabad fortress was crucial for controlling the confluence of rivers and southern access.
• Attock fortress guarded the northwestern frontier against invasions.