Question

Who built the Mehrangarh Fort?
A.Rao Jodha
B.Raja Sawai Madao Singh
C.Raja Ajai Singh
D.Maharaja Ajit Singh

Answer 1

Hint:Mehrangarh Fort is considered the pride of spot in Jodhpur given its impressive architecture and the different histories in association with it. It is one of the most impressive and heavenly posts of Rajasthan. It was built by the son of Rao Ram Mal of the Rathore clan.

Complete answer:
Rao Jodha: Mehrangarh is situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is proclaimed as one of the biggest historic forts in India.This majestic fort was established in 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort was erected 410 feet (125 m) above the city ,and this fortress was protected by building thick walls. His father was Maharaja Ram Mal and was the fifteenth ruler of the great Rathore clan in Rajasthan.

Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh: The King of the Jaipur province ruled this city from 1750 to 1768. He was the son of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.He was a patron of the arts and the music , and built the famous City Palace in Jaipur.

Raja Ajai Singh: There are no documented names going by this name.

Maharaja Ajit Singh: Ajit Singh or Raja Ajit Singh Bahadur was born on 16 October 1861. He was a ruler of the Shekhawat dynasty of the Indian royal province of Khetri, Rajasthan somewhere from 1870 to 1901.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:The Mehrangarh is proclaimed as a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India. Near to the Mehrangarh Fort is the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park which has ecologically reestablished vegetation of arid and deserts.