Question

Kalinjar Fort, which was strategically important during medieval times, is located in:
1. Rajasthan
2. Sind
3. Punjab
4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Uttar Pradesh

 The Correct Answer is Uttar Pradesh.

 

• Kalinjar is a fortress-city in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
• Kalinjar is located in Banda District of Uttar Pradesh state.
• It is located near the temple-city and World Heritage Site of Khajuraho.
• This fort is built by the Chandelas.
• The Neelkanth Temple is located near Kalinjar was built by Chandela ruler Paramaditya Dev.

 

• Forts of Rajasthan in the list of World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
  • Amber (Jaipur)
  • Kumbhalgarh
  • Chittorgarh
  • Jaisalmer
  • Ranthambhore (Sawai Madhopur)
  • Gagaron (Jhalawar)
• The Sheesh Mahal or the 'Palace of Mirrors' in Patiala (Punjab) was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh (1845-1862) behind the main Moti Bagh Palace is located in Punjab.