Consider the following statements about Chittorgarh Fort:
1. The fort features iconic structures like the Vijay Stambha and Kirti Stambha.
2. The fort complex includes nineteen main temples.
3. Its main entrance was established in the 5th century.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1, 2 and 3.
Chittorgarh, India's largest fort, is renowned for the Vijay Stambha and Kirti Stambha (Statement 1). While the fort has many smaller shrines, historical records and the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) identify nineteen main temples within the complex, including the Kumbha Shyam and Meera Bai temples (Statement 2). Regarding Statement 3, while much of the standing architecture is from the 7th century onwards, the original foundations and the main entrance layout are linked by some chroniclers to the 5th-century Mauryan ruler Chitrangada Mori.