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Q. Assertion (A): The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602. Reason (R): He wanted to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat

A
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true

Correct Answer

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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