Which Mughal Emperor founded Fatehpur Sikri as his capital city?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Akbar.
· Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, is credited with founding Fatehpur Sikri. He built this city during the second half of the 16th century, starting around 1569, after the victorious campaign against Gujarat, as a tribute to the Sufi saint Salim Chishti.
· Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. This city is renowned for its architectural ingenuity, incorporating various regional schools of architectural craftsmanship, and it was constructed predominantly in red sandstone.
· Akbar constructed several significant buildings within the city complex, including the Jodha Bai Palace, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, and the Panch Mahal, reflecting the syncretic architectural styles that typified his reign. The city was an Indo-Islamic masterpiece but was abandoned in 1585 due to the scarcity of water and the proximity of the Rajputana areas.