Write a short note on Buland Darwaza.

1.	Write a short note on Buland Darwaza.
Answer» Buland Darwaza was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri. It is a victory arch that symbolises Akbar’s conquer of Gujarat. The Buland Darwaza is on the south wall of Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri. It is 55 m high. It has lots of pillars and ‘chhatris’ (carved umbrella type structures). It is clearly influenced by early Mughal architecture. The gate is not very ornamental but it has carved verses from the Quran and magnificent arches. Buland Darwaza is one of the most famous Islamic structures of Fatehpur Sikri.

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