Question

In which of the following states is the Chandragad fort situated?
1. Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh 
3. Maharashtra
4. Gujarat

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Maharashtra

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

• The Chandragad fort is situated in Maharashtra.
• This fort is situated on the bank of the Krishna River.
• Shivaji Maharaj had captured this fort by Chandrarao More on 15 January 1656 along with Kangori and Rayari.
• After the death of Sambhaji Maharaj, Itkadar Khan Aka Zulfikar khan who was a commander of Aurangzeb captured this fort.
• It is a well-known point of view on the Mahabaleswar plateau.
• The fort was built by Daulatrav Candrarav More.
• A footpath from the head of the Krishna valley leads down to the village of Dhavale whence the ascent to the fort can be made.
• The top of the fort is 2,258 feet above mean sea level.

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• Badami Fort is situated in Karnataka.
• Udayagiri Fort is situated in Andhra Pradesh.
• Bhadra Fort, Surat Fort is situated in Gujarat.