GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Guler fort
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Nurpur fort
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Kangra fort
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State (the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India. The fort of Kangra resisted Akbar’s siege in 1615.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Kangra Fort is a majestic sample of architecture, which was constructed by the royal family of Kangra and dates back to around 4th Century B.C. This is known to be the largest fort in the Himalayas and is one of the oldest forts in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to local belief, Maharaja Susharma Chandra of Katoch dynasty made the Kangra Fort around 3, 500 years ago.
Detailed explanation-4: -At least three rulers sought to conquer the Kangra fort and plundered the treasures of its temples: Mahmud Ghazni in 1009, Firuz Shah Tughluq in 1360 and Sher Shah in 1540.