The historic 'Hari Parbat Fort' wall fortifications in Srinagar were originally initiated by which Mughal Emperor to secure the valley? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Hari Parbat Fort' wall fortifications in Srinagar were originally initiated by which Mughal Emperor to secure the valley?
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Emperor Akbar constructed the massive outer stone fortification wall around the hill in 1598 as part of his plans to establish a new city called Nagar Nagor.

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