Which of the following pair regarding monument – location is correct?
I. Golconda Fort – Rajasthan
II. Bharatpur Fort – Telangana
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Golconda Fort: Located in Telangana (Hyderabad), not Rajasthan, it was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and famous for its diamond trade (such as the Kohinoor).
Bharatpur Fort (Lohagarh Fort): Located in Rajasthan, not Telangana, it was built by Maharaja Surajmal and is called 'Lohagarh' because of its invincibility.
Facts:
Golconda Fort: Its echo system is amazing; the sound of clapping at the entrance can be heard as far as the highest point of the fort, 'Bala Hisar'.
Bharatpur Fort: Considered one of the strongest forts in India, it is because of its high mud walls that even cannonballs could not penetrate it.