The historic town of Fatehpur Sikri was built out of which primary building material? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The historic town of Fatehpur Sikri was built out of which primary building material?

A. Granite

B. Basalt Rock

C. Red Sandstone

D. White Marble

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Fatehpur Sikri, constructed by Akbar as his new capital in 1571, was built almost entirely using locally quarried red sandstone.

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