Question

The Ashram of Valmiki was in Brahmvarta, which is located in:
1. Bithoor
2. Jhansi
3. Lalipur
4. Urai

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Bithoor

The correct answer is Bithoor.

• Bithoor city was a part of the district of Kanpur in the United Provinces.
• The city is situated on the right bank of the Ganga.
• The Ashram of Valmiki was in Brahmvarta, which is located in Bithoor.
  • It is believed that Sita spent time at the Valmiki Ashram after being exiled by Lord Ram.
  • Bithoor believed to be the birthplace of the sons of Lord Rama, Luv and Kush.
  • Valmiki wrote the epic Ramayana from his Ashram in Bithoor.
• Bithoor is widely known for its association with the Independence Struggle of 1857.
• The Bithoor city was captured by General Havelock on 19 July 1857 during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

• Jhansi is a historic city in Uttar Pradesh.
  • It is also called the Gateway to Bundelkhand.
• Lalipur is a village located in Fatehpur Tehsil of Fatehpur district in Uttar Pradesh.