Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In which of the following forts was Razia Sultan imprisoned by Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-din Altunia?

Options:

Qila Mubarak in Bathinda

Jaigarh fort in Jaipur

Golconda fort in Golconda

Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur

Correct Answer:

Qila Mubarak in Bathinda

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Qila Mubarak in Bathinda

Razia Sultan was imprisoned in Qila Mubarak in Bathinda after she was defeated by Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-din Altunia in 1240. Qila Mubarak is a 12th-century fort located in the city of Bathinda in the Indian state of Punjab. It is one of the oldest and most well-preserved forts in India.

The other options are incorrect:

  • Jaigarh fort in Jaipur was built in the 16th century, much later than Razia Sultan's time.
  • Golconda fort in Golconda was built in the 16th century, much later than Razia Sultan's time.
  • Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur was built in the 14th century, much later than Razia Sultan's time.