Emperor Akbar moved the capital to Lahore in 1585. When did he shift the capital back to Agra from Lahore?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1599.
Akbar:
- Akbar shifted his capital from Agra to Lahore in 1585. He remained there for fourteen years.
- In 1599, Akbar moved his capital back to Agra, where he ruled until his death
- He was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605.
- Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun.
- Akbar established a centralised system of administration and adopted a policy of conciliating conquered rulers through marriage and diplomacy.
- Akbar was succeeded as emperor by his son, Prince Salim, later known as Jahangir.