GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAS HERITAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statement is not true about the Red Fort of Agra?
A
It is situated on the bank of river Yamuna.
B
This fort was built in 1565
C
It was constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.
D
It is tagged as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1989
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Due to its significance of history and culture, the Agra Fort was recognized the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and has became one of the major attractions in Agra.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Rang Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal, Lahori gate, Meena Bazar and Mughal Garden are part of the Red Fort. Tomb of Humayun is present in Delhi but it is not part of Red Fort.

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