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Download Solution PDFWhich among the following statements is NOT correct?
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Download Solution PDFThe 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.
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