Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

1. The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was a building constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his capital, Fatehpur Sikri, around 1575. 2. Initially, Akbar intended it as a venue for theological discussions exclusively among Sunni Muslim scholars. 3. However, due to the contentious nature of these debates, Akbar later opened the Ibadat Khana to scholars and theologians representing various religions, including Shia Muslims, Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and Christians. 4. Therefore, its primary function evolved into being a hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions to understand their doctrines and promote religious tolerance (Sulh-i-Kul). 5. Option (A) is incorrect; it was not primarily a mosque for the use of the Royal Family. 6. Option (B) is incorrect; it was a public hall for debate, not Akbar's private prayer chamber. 7. Option (D) is less precise; while nobles might have been present, the focus was on religious scholars and theological debate, not just nobles discussing religious affairs.