State whether the following statements are true or false. Also correct the false statement :
1. Akbar was the founder of Mughal Empire
2. Jahangir built the G. T. road
3. The building at Agra and fatehpur Sikri are made from white sandstone
4.Akbar died in 1905
5.Taj Mahal was built by Akbar
Answers
1. Akbar was the founder of Mughal Empire - False.
Babur established the great Mughal empire. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the first battle of Panipat in 1526 and laid the foundation for Mughal empire. Akbar was the greatest ruler among the Mughals.
2. Jahangir built the Grand Trunk road - False.
The Grand Trunk road connected India with the west Asian countries. The foundation for this road was laid during the reign of Chandra Gupta Maurya. Sher Shah Suri repaired this road during in his reign.
3. The building at Agra and fatehpur Sikri are made from white sandstone - False.
The buildings at Agra like Taj Mahal were constructed with white marble stone. Meanwhile, buildings like Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri were constructed with redsand stone.
4. Akbar died in 1905 - False.
Akbar was the son of Humayun and the third Mughal emperor. He is popularly known as Akbar the great. He ruled Mughal empire for 50 years and died in 1605.
5. Taj Mahal was built by Akbar - False.
Shahjahan constructed Taj Mahal at Agra. He constructed this monument in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is one among the seven wonders of the world. It was constructed with white marble stone.
Hope it helps!
1.Akbar was the founder of Mughal Empire
=>False
Correct statement: Babur founded the mugal empire.The first battle of panipat was between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi at the year of 1526.Babur won the battle and he established Mughal rule.
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2.Jahangir built the G. T. road
=>False
Correct statement: Chandragupta maurya founded grand trunk road (G. T road) and sher Shah Suri the Sultan the leader of Afghan repair road during his reign.
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3.The building at Agra and fatehpur Sikri are made from white sandstone
=>False
Correct statement: The building at Agra at fatepur Sikri was made of red stone and the name of that place is buland darwaza.
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4.Akbar died in 1905
=>False
Correct statement: Akbar was the third mugal emperor. He born in the year 1556 and died in the year of 1605..Hence he ruled for 50 years..
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5.Taj Mahal was built by Akbar
=>False
Correct statement:Taj Mahal at Agra is the seventh wonders of the world. It was built by famous Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz. It was made using white marbles.