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दुर्ग – Rajasthan GK

20 प्रश्न — उत्तर और विस्तृत हल के साथ। RPSC, REET, Patwari और RSMSSB परीक्षाओं के लिए।

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Q1. About which fort did Abul Fazl say, 'This fort is so high that if one looks up from below, the turban on the head falls off'?
Answer 4
Explanation

Abul Fazl made this statement upon seeing the height and grandeur of Kumbhalgarh Fort.

Q2. If you are shown a panoramic view of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, which major characteristic would you identify?
Answer 3
Explanation

Mehrangarh Fort is a massive Giri Durg (Hill Fort) located on Chidiyatunk Hill in Jodhpur.

Q3. What is the famous entrance gate of Ranthambore Fort called?
Answer 3
Explanation

The main entrance gate of Ranthambore Fort is called 'Naulakha Darwaza'.

Q4. 'Katargarh' is an internal part of which fort, also known as the 'Eye of Mewar'?
Answer 4
Explanation

'Katargarh', located within Kumbhalgarh Fort, is a small fort that served as the private residence of Rana Kumbha and is known as the 'Eye of Mewar'.

Q5. Siwana Fort, also known as 'Kumth Fort', is located in which district?
Answer 1
Explanation

Siwana Fort is located in Barmer district and is also known as 'Kumth Fort'. It served as the emergency capital for the rulers of Marwar.

Q6. Which is the oldest fort in Rajasthan?
Answer 4
Explanation

Bhatner Fort, located in Hanumangarh, is considered the oldest fort in Rajasthan, built in the third century.

Q7. Which ruler built Mehrangarh Fort?
Answer 1
Explanation

Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD.

Q8. Which fort in Rajasthan witnessed the maximum three 'Sakas' (sacrifices)?
Answer 3
Explanation

Chittorgarh Fort witnessed three 'Sakas' (1303, 1534, 1568), while Jaisalmer had two and a half 'Sakas'.

Q9. If you are shown a picture of the 'Trinetra Ganesh Temple' located inside Ranthambore Fort, what characteristic of this fort would you identify?
Answer 2
Explanation

Ranthambore Fort is a hill fort situated on the rugged hills of the Aravalli mountain range, and due to being surrounded by dense forest, it also falls into the category of a forest fort. Trinetra Ganesh Temple is a prominent identity of this fort.

Q10. Where is 'Akbar's Fort' or 'Magazine Fort' located in Rajasthan?
Answer 2
Explanation

'Akbar's Fort' or 'Magazine Fort', located in Ajmer, is the only fort built in the Mughal style, and it was where the plan for the Battle of Haldighati was formulated.

Q11. Which ruler built Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur?
Answer 1
Explanation

Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh for the security of Jaipur.

Q12. Which famous fort of Rajasthan falls into the category of a 'Jal Durg' (Water Fort) and is situated at the confluence of the Kali Sindh and Ahu rivers?
Answer 1
Explanation

Gagron Fort, located in Jhalawar, is a famous 'Jal Durg' (Water Fort), built at the confluence of the Kali Sindh and Ahu rivers.

Q13. Why is Bharatpur Fort, famous as 'Lohagarh', considered an impregnable fort?
Answer 1
Explanation

Bharatpur's Lohagarh Fort is famous for its impregnability because it is surrounded by thick mud walls and a deep moat, which used to be filled with water from the Sujan Ganga canal.

Q14. Jaisalmer Fort, famous by the name 'Sonar Garh', belongs to which category of forts?
Answer 3
Explanation

Jaisalmer's Sonar Garh Fort falls into the category of 'Dhanvan Durg' (Desert Fort) due to its location in the desert.

Q15. In which fort is the 'Vijay Stambh' (Victory Tower) located, and who built it?
Answer 1
Explanation

Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) is located in Chittorgarh Fort, and it was built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Malwa.

Q16. Which fort is known as the 'Gibraltar of Rajasthan'?
Answer 1
Explanation

Taragarh Fort of Ajmer is known as the 'Gibraltar of Rajasthan', while Taragarh Fort of Bundi is simply known as 'Taragarh'.

Q17. In which fort is 'Jaiban', Asia's largest cannon, kept?
Answer 4
Explanation

Asia's largest cannon, 'Jaiban', is kept in Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur), and it was tested only once.

Q18. If the Hadoti region (Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar) is marked on the map of Rajasthan, which of the following major forts is NOT located in this region?
Answer 4
Explanation

Ranthambore Fort is located in Sawai Madhopur district, which is not part of the Hadoti region. Taragarh of Bundi, Gagron, and Shergarh (Baran) are major forts in the Hadoti region.

Q19. Jalore Fort is situated on the bank of which river?
Answer 2
Explanation

Jalore Fort is situated on the bank of the Sukri River.

Q20. According to Shukraniti, how many categories of forts are mentioned?
Answer 3
Explanation

In Shukraniti, forts are classified into 9 categories: Eran, Parikh, Paridh, Van, Dhanvan, Jal, Giri, Sainik (Military), and Sahay (Assistance) forts.

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