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Q: In which of the following forts of Rajasthan 'chattris' (cenotaphs) are built in honour of Jaimal and Kalla, heroes, who laid down their lives in the 1568 siege by Emperor Akbar?
  • A. Kumbhalgarh Fort
  • B. Amer Fort
  • C. Chittorgarh Fort
  • D. Ranathambhor Fort
Correct Answer: Option C - Chittorgarh Fort; forts of Rajasthan 'chattris' (centotaphs) are built in honour of Jaimal and Kalla, heroes who laid down their lives in 1568 seige by Emperor Akbar. Jaimal and Kalla were military commanders under Udai Singh who fought bravely against Akbar. Chittorgarh is designated as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
C. Chittorgarh Fort; forts of Rajasthan 'chattris' (centotaphs) are built in honour of Jaimal and Kalla, heroes who laid down their lives in 1568 seige by Emperor Akbar. Jaimal and Kalla were military commanders under Udai Singh who fought bravely against Akbar. Chittorgarh is designated as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.

Explanations:

Chittorgarh Fort; forts of Rajasthan 'chattris' (centotaphs) are built in honour of Jaimal and Kalla, heroes who laid down their lives in 1568 seige by Emperor Akbar. Jaimal and Kalla were military commanders under Udai Singh who fought bravely against Akbar. Chittorgarh is designated as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.