Question

The Historic Chandragiri Fort is situated in which State?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Jharkhand
4. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

• Chandragiri Fort is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
• Chandragiri Fort was built by the Yadava Rulers in the 11th century, and they ruled it for over three centuries.
• It was later captured by the Vijaynagara kingdom and then by the Mysore rulers.
• The main structure in the Chandragiri Fort is the Raja Mahal, the king’s palace.

 

• The Chandragiri Fort encircles eight ruined temples, Rani Mahal, and other ruined structures.
• It is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

 

State	Famous Monuments and Temples
Tamil Nadu	Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Meenakshi Temple, etc.
Jharkhand	Jagannathpur Temple, Baidyanathdham Temple, Palamau Fort, Parsawanath, etc.
Maharashtra	Ajanta Caves, Gateway of India, Bibi ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, Ellora Caves, Shanivar Vada, etc.
Andhra Pradesh	Gurramkonda Fort, Raja & Rani Mahal, Gandhi Stupa, Chandragiri Fort, etc.