Question

Which fort is said to be associated with the Ramayana?
1. Gohad Fort 
2. Bandhavgarh Fort
3. Malwa Fort
4. Narwar Fort

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Bandhavgarh Fort

The correct answer is ​Bandhavgarh Fort.

• Bandavgarh Fort is located in the Umaria district of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
• The Bandavgarh Fort derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Lord Rama to his brother Lakshman to keep watch on Lanka.
• Bandhavgarh Fort is a part of the Bandhavgarh National Park, on a hill rising 811 meters above the sea-level.
• The time of construction is not known, but it is believed to be some 2000 years old .
• The references of the Fort can also be seen in ancient books like - 'Narad Panch Ratra' and the 'Shiva Purana'.
• The regional folklore suggests that the Fort was constructed by the Gond kings.

 

• Bandhavgarh National Park:
  • It is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It was declared a national park in the year 1968.
  • It was also declared as Tiger Reserve in the year 1993.