Which among the following statements is NOT correct?

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UGC NET Paper 2: History 16th June 2023 Shift 2

Answer 1

The incorrect statement is that Nanasaheb Built the Fort of Maheshwar.Key Points

The statement that Nanasaheb built the Fort of Maheshwar is incorrect.
The fort was actually built by the Holkar dynasty, specifically by Ahilya Bai Holkar, the queen of Malwa.
She ruled from 1765 to 1796 and made Maheshwar her capital.
She built the fort to protect the city from attack and also to serve as her residence.
The fort is located on a hill overlooking the Narmada River and is a beautiful example of Maratha architecture.

Additional Information

Ahilya Bai Holkar is indeed known for her contributions to rebuilding and renovating various temples in India, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
Nanasaheb Peshwa is also known for his contributions to the reconstruction of several temples, including the reconstruction of the Sundarnarayan Temple in Pune.
Nana Phadnavis indeed started the construction of the Bhimshankar Temple.
The temple hall was constructed during the 18th century by Nāna Phadnavis of Peshwa.
The Gopura-shikhara of the temple was built by Nāna Phadnavis.
The village of Kharosi was granted to the temple by King Shivaji.