Question

Where is the Nilkanth Shrine and Nilkanth Mahal situated?
1. Panchmarhi
2. Mandu
3. Khajuraho
4. Orchha

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Mandu

The correct answer is Mandu.

• Nilkanth Shrine and Nilkanth Mahal are situated in Mandu.

• Nilkhant Mahal was an old shiva temple.
• Shah Badgah constructed this temple for the Hindu wife of Akbar, Harka Bai.
• The construction reflects Afghan architecture.
• There are inscriptions all over the temple walls some of which deal with Akbar’s Deccan victory some with the building of the temple itself.
• Nilkanth Mahal is also called the Imarat-i-Dilkhusha.

 

• Panchmarhi is famous for Satpura Tiger Reserve.
• Khajuraho is famous for the group of highly ornate medieval Hindu temples.
  • Kendriya Mahadev temple is the largest and most beautiful of the Khajuraho Temples.
• Orchha is famous for Chaturbhuj Temple.