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Q: The fort of Kalinjar which was strategically important during the medieval period, is situated in ______.
  • A. Rajasthan
  • B. Uttar Pradesh
  • C. Sindh
  • D. Punjab
Correct Answer: Option B - Kalinjar Fort is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It is counted as the largest unbeatable fortress built in India. This fort is located in the Vindhya Mountains of Bundelkhand region. It served several dynasties including the Guptas, the Vardhana Dynasty, the Chandelas, Mughals and the Marathas. Although many rulers fought fierce battle to win this fort, the Chandelas managed to control it for a long time. It was mainly built by Chandela ruler Paramaditya Dev. Finally, in 1569 AD, Akbar won this fort and gifted it to Birbal.
B. Kalinjar Fort is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It is counted as the largest unbeatable fortress built in India. This fort is located in the Vindhya Mountains of Bundelkhand region. It served several dynasties including the Guptas, the Vardhana Dynasty, the Chandelas, Mughals and the Marathas. Although many rulers fought fierce battle to win this fort, the Chandelas managed to control it for a long time. It was mainly built by Chandela ruler Paramaditya Dev. Finally, in 1569 AD, Akbar won this fort and gifted it to Birbal.

Explanations:

Kalinjar Fort is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It is counted as the largest unbeatable fortress built in India. This fort is located in the Vindhya Mountains of Bundelkhand region. It served several dynasties including the Guptas, the Vardhana Dynasty, the Chandelas, Mughals and the Marathas. Although many rulers fought fierce battle to win this fort, the Chandelas managed to control it for a long time. It was mainly built by Chandela ruler Paramaditya Dev. Finally, in 1569 AD, Akbar won this fort and gifted it to Birbal.