Which of the following statement is/are statement is correct? 1. The largest fort in India, Asia and Rajasthan is Chittorgarh Fort. 2. Chittorgarh Fort is also called the great wall of India.

Which of the following statement is/are statement is correct? 1. The largest fort in India, Asia and Rajasthan is Chittorgarh Fort. 2. Chittorgarh Fort is also called the great wall of India. Correct Answer 1 Only

The correct answer is 1 Only.

  • Chittorgarh Fort:
    • The largest fort in India, Asia, and Rajasthan is Chittorgarh Fort.
    • Kumbhalgarh Fort is also called the great wall of India.
      • Hence only 1 is the correct statement.

Key Points

  • Chittor Fort is located in the Chittor district of Rajasthan.
  • This fort was the capital of the Mewar Kingdom.
  • Chittor Fort is the largest fort in Asia, India, and Rajasthan by area.
  • Situated on the bank of Berach river (Banas River tributary).
  • Chittor fort has a total of seven gates and the main gate named the Ram Pol.

Additional Information

  • Kumbhalgarh Fort:
    • Kumbhalgarh Fort is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.
    • Built by Rana Kumbha from the Sisodia Rajput dynasty.
    • Longwall of the 36-kilometre length makes it the great wall of India.
    • A special attraction in the fort is the Lakhola tank, Ganesh temple, Parsvanatha temple, etc.
    • Kumbhalgarh is well known as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap.
  • Ranthambore Fort:
    • Ranthambore Fort is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan.
    • Fort was held by the Chauhans until the 13th century till the Delhi Sultanate captured it.
    • Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park.
    • There are three Hindu temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva, and Ramlalaji temple inside the fort.
    • Ranthambore is also famous for its tiger conservation park(tiger reserve of Rajasthan).
  • Amer Fort:
    • Amer Fort is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
    • Fort originally was built by the Meenas and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I.
    • It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam means "Hall of general Public", the Diwan-e-Khas means "Hall of Private Officials".
    • The special point of attraction is Sheesh Mahal and the Sukh Niwas designed to get cool winds artificially.
    • Palace, along with Jaigarh Fort, is located above the Cheel ka Teela means Hill of Eagles.

Important Points

  • Six forts of Rajasthan, namely, Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Gagron, and Jaisalmer Fort, and were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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