Which one of the following statements is not correct about Akbar ?

Key Points

• Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, did not build the forts at Lahore, Agra, and Delhi.
• The fort at Agra, known as the Agra Fort, was commissioned by Akbar, but the forts at Lahore and Delhi were not his constructions.
• The Lahore Fort was extensively modified during Akbar’s reign, but it existed before him.
• The Red Fort in Delhi, often mistaken as an Akbarian monument, was built later by Shah Jahan, Akbar's grandson..

Additional Information

• Divine Worship of Monarchs (Din-i-Ilahi):
  • Akbar propagated the idea of the divine right of kings through his new religion, Din-i-Ilahi.
  • Din-i-Ilahi blended elements of various religions and promoted the concept of the emperor as a spiritual figure.
  • This was intended to bring religious harmony and strengthen Akbar's position as a ruler.
• Jharokha-i-Darshan:
  • Akbar introduced the practice of appearing before his subjects from a balcony (jharokha) every morning.
  • This was a symbolic gesture to emphasize the emperor’s divine connection with his people.
  • The practice was inspired by Hindu traditions and reflected Akbar's efforts to bridge cultural differences in his empire.
• Ain-i-Dahsala:
  • This was a land revenue system introduced by Akbar around 1580 under the supervision of his finance minister, Raja Todar Mal.
  • Ain-i-Dahsala fixed land revenue based on the average produce and prices over the previous ten years.
  • It was a scientific and systematic approach to land revenue assessment, which contributed to the stability of Akbar’s empire.
• Forts Associated with Akbar:
  • Akbar constructed the Agra Fort in the 16th century, which became a symbol of Mughal power and authority.
  • He also built the fort at Fatehpur Sikri, which served as his capital for some time.
  • The Lahore Fort was expanded and modified by Akbar but was not originally built by him.