Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar's Planned Capital City
The question asks for a 16th-century heritage site near Agra that was intended by Emperor Akbar to be a planned capital city.
Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar and served as the Mughal capital from 1571 until 1585. It was meticulously planned and constructed.
Consider the options:
- Akbar's Tomb: Located in Sikandra, Agra, it's a mausoleum, not a planned capital city.
- Fatehpur Sikri: Commissioned by Akbar as his capital; matches the description.
- Agra Fort: An important historical fort and former capital, but not specifically a planned city commissioned by Akbar in this context.
- Taj Mahal: Built much later (17th century) by Shah Jahan, primarily as a mausoleum.
Based on historical context, Fatehpur Sikri is the correct answer as the 16th-century planned capital city commissioned by Emperor Akbar near Agra.
The correct option is B.
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