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1.	Name the 3 forts of Rajasthan and the districts where they are located.
Answer» (i) Lohagarh Fort (Bharatpuf district) (ii) Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur) (iii) Kumbhalgarh Fort (Rajsamand)

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Name the 3 forts of Rajasthan and the districts where they are located.

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(i) Lohagarh Fort (Bharatpuf district)

(ii) Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur)

(iii) Kumbhalgarh Fort (Rajsamand)

2.	How many storeys are there in Vijay Stambh?(a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) 9
Answer» There are 6 storeys in the vijay stambh

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3.	Write about KirtiStambh, in short.
Answer» KirtiStambh is situated in Chittorgarh Fort. It was constructed by Maharana Kumbha in the year 1448. It is approximately 22 m high and consists of 7 storeys.

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4.	Where did the first saka of Rajasthan take place?
Answer» In Ranthambhore Fort.

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5.	State True or False:Lohargarh Fort is situated in Jaipur.
Answer» Lohargarh Fort is situated in Jaipur is False.

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6.	Write about Ranthambhore Fort in short. .
Answer» It is situated in Swaimadhopur district. This fort has the famous Trinetra Ganesh Temple of Rajasthan. The most significant feature of this fort is that Rajasthan’s first Saka took place here. It is a hill fort.

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7.	What was the reason far the construction of huge gates in the fort?
Answer» In the ancient times, the elephants weee there in the king’s army. Therefore, huge gates were constructed for their movement.

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8.	Where is the Trinetra Ganesh Temple situated?
Answer» In Ranthambhore Fort.

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9.	Who was the wife of Raja Ratan Singh?
Answer» Rani Padmini

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10.	Why were the watchtowers constructed on the upper side of the walls?
Answer» The Burj (watchtowers) were constructed on the upper sides of the wall, fron where the soldiers could see on any attacking army and fire bullets from there for their defence

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11.	Which fort is known as “The Eye of Mewar”?
Answer» Kumbhalgarh Fort.

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12.	Why were there small pointed nails on the gate of the fort?
Answer» There were spiall points on the gate of the fort to safeguard against the enemies.

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13.	Which fort is also known as Chidiyatung?
Answer» Mehrangarh Fort.

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14.	What were there on the gates of the fort?
Answer» Several small pointed nails.

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15.	What type of matchless example is Chittorgarh Fort?
Answer» Art and architecture.

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16.	Who constructed the Kumbhalgarh Fort?
Answer» Maharana Kumbha.

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17.	Why were the forts constructed on high altitudes?
Answer» The forts were constructed on high altitudes for safety purpose.

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18.	Where is Kumbhalgarh Fort situated?
Answer» Kumbhalgarh Fort is situated in Rajsamand

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19.	State True or FalseKumbhalgarh Fort was constructed by Maharana Kumbha for the sake of his wife.
Answer» Kumbhalgarh Fort was constructed by Maharana Kumbha for the sake of his wife is True

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20.	Why are there pointed nails on the front of the door of Chittorgarh Fort?
Answer» The walls of the fort of Chittorgarh were thick and high. At the time of any attack, to safeguard against the enemies, these huge gates were closed. Food and other materials were stored in the fort. Since elephants were also there in the king’s army, these types of gates were constructed to stop the movements of the elephants.

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Match the following table (A to B)S.No.Historical BuildingsName of the District Where they are 1.Ranthambhore Fortjaisalmer2.Sonar FortChittorgarh3.Vijay StambhSwaimadhopur

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S.No.	Historical buildings	Name of the district where they are
1.	Ranthambhore Fort	Jaisalmer (2)
2.	Sonar Frot	Chittorgarh (3)
3.	Vijay Stambh	Swaimadhopur (1)

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22.	State True or False:It is not the responsibility of citizens to protect historical monuments.
Answer» It is not the responsibility of citizens to protect historical monuments is False.

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23.	What are the ancient monuments?
Answer» Ancient buildings which give us information of the ancient kings and emperors and their victories are called ancient monuments. Palaces of kings, forts and havelis etc. are ancient monuments.

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24.	In ancient times, rocks were transported with the help of these.(a) By truck (b) By motor cars (c) By bullock carts (d) By elephants
Answer» (d) By elephants

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25.	Gather information about the Lohagarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Sonar Fort from your school’s library or newspapers and journal. Write about them in your notebook.
Answer» (i) Lohagarh Fort (Bharatpur)- This fort was constructed by Maharaj Surajmal in 1733. A deep trench surrounds the fort which is filled with water from the Moti Jhill. This fort is an example of a specific architectural style. (ii) Kumbhalgarh Fort (Rajsamand)- This fort is situated in Rajsamand district which is also known as The Eye of Mewar. This fort was constructed by Maharana Kumbha for the sake of his wife. (iii) Sonar Fort (Jaisalmer)- It was constructed by MaharaoJaisel. This fort was constructed only by stones. No limestones were used here. (iv) Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur)- It was constructed by Maharaj Mansingh I in 1600. Later, Mirza King SawaiJaisingh changed the structure of this fort. After the name of Jaismgh, this fort is named as Jaigarh fort.

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Gather information about the Lohagarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Sonar Fort from your school’s library or newspapers and journal. Write about them in your notebook.

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(i) Lohagarh Fort (Bharatpur)- This fort was constructed by Maharaj Surajmal in 1733. A deep trench surrounds the fort which is filled with water from the Moti Jhill. This fort is an example of a specific architectural style.

(ii) Kumbhalgarh Fort (Rajsamand)- This fort is situated in Rajsamand district which is also known as The Eye of Mewar. This fort was constructed by Maharana Kumbha for the sake of his wife.

(iii) Sonar Fort (Jaisalmer)- It was constructed by MaharaoJaisel. This fort was constructed only by stones. No limestones were used here.

(iv) Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur)- It was constructed by Maharaj Mansingh I in 1600. Later, Mirza King SawaiJaisingh changed the structure of this fort. After the name of Jaismgh, this fort is named as Jaigarh fort.

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26.	What is the difference between fort and palace?
Answer» The forts were constructed considering the security purposes whereas the palaces were constructed for the residence of the kings and his family members.

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27.	From whom do the students obtain information about the Chittorgarh Fort?
Answer» From the guides.

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28.	Another name of Jaisalmer Fort is(a) Sonar Fort (b) Red Fort (c) Mehrangarh Fort (d) None of these
Answer» (a) Sonar Fort

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29.	What was the benefit of the fort in ancient times? Or Why were castles made?
Answer» In the ancient times, the kings and the rulers got the forts constructed. At the time of any attack, to safeguard against the enemies, the huge gates of the forts were closed and the food and other materials were stored in the forts. Thus, the enemy could be confronted for a long time.

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30.	Why should we protect the historical monuments?
Answer» Historical monuments are our national heritage. It is the responsibility of every citizen to protect them.

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31.	If there is any fort, castle or palace in your nearby area, then, paste its picture in your notebook and gather some information about it.
Answer» Students should collect information and photos of nearby frits, castles and palaces and paste in their notebook.

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Name the 3 forts of Rajasthan and the districts where they are located.

How many storeys are there in Vijay Stambh?(a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) 9

Write about KirtiStambh, in short.

Where did the first saka of Rajasthan take place?

State True or False:Lohargarh Fort is situated in Jaipur.

Write about Ranthambhore Fort in short. .

What was the reason far the construction of huge gates in the fort?

Where is the Trinetra Ganesh Temple situated?

Who was the wife of Raja Ratan Singh?

Why were the watchtowers constructed on the upper side of the walls?

Which fort is known as “The Eye of Mewar”?

Why were there small pointed nails on the gate of the fort?

Which fort is also known as Chidiyatung?

What were there on the gates of the fort?

What type of matchless example is Chittorgarh Fort?

Who constructed the Kumbhalgarh Fort?

Why were the forts constructed on high altitudes?

Where is Kumbhalgarh Fort situated?

State True or FalseKumbhalgarh Fort was constructed by Maharana Kumbha for the sake of his wife.

Why are there pointed nails on the front of the door of Chittorgarh Fort?

Match the following table (A to B)S.No.Historical BuildingsName of the District Where they are 1.Ranthambhore Fortjaisalmer2.Sonar FortChittorgarh3.Vijay StambhSwaimadhopur

State True or False:It is not the responsibility of citizens to protect historical monuments.

What are the ancient monuments?

In ancient times, rocks were transported with the help of these.(a) By truck (b) By motor cars (c) By bullock carts (d) By elephants

Gather information about the Lohagarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Sonar Fort from your school’s library or newspapers and journal. Write about them in your notebook.

What is the difference between fort and palace?

From whom do the students obtain information about the Chittorgarh Fort?

Another name of Jaisalmer Fort is(a) Sonar Fort (b) Red Fort (c) Mehrangarh Fort (d) None of these

What was the benefit of the fort in ancient times? Or Why were castles made?

Why should we protect the historical monuments?

If there is any fort, castle or palace in your nearby area, then, paste its picture in your notebook and gather some information about it.