Agra | MCQs

Explanation

The Agra summit was a historic two-day summit meeting between India and Pakistan

which lasted from 14–16 July 2001.

 It was held in the hopes of settling long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Explanation

Akbar made it his capital and arrived in Agra in 1558.

His historian, Abul Fazl, recorded that this was a brick fort known as 'Badalgarh'.

It was in a ruined condition and Akbar had it rebuilt with red sandstone from Barauli area Dhaulpur district, in Rajasthan.

Explanation

The capital of the Mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by Shah Jahan in the year of 1638.

The new capital was officially named Shahjahanabad in 1648.

It is now known as Old Delhi. 

The architect behind the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, is credited with designing the Red Fort.

Explanation

The Agra summit was a historic two-day summit meeting from 14 –16 July 2001 between India and Pakistan

It was organized with the aim of resolving long-standing issues between India and Pakistan.

At this meeting, a proposal was made to drastically reduce nuclear arsenals, and other issues involving the Kashmir dispute, and cross-border terrorism.

However, the negotiations broke down and the process was collapsed so the Agra treaty was never signed.

Explanation

The Agra summit was a two-day summit meeting between India and Pakistan which lasted from 14–16 July 2001.

MUG 11-12-2022