Question

Chandragiri fort has got its name from the lord
А.Shiva
B.Indra
C Moon
D.Vishnu

Answer 1

Hint: We will discuss chandragiri fort. It is a historical fort associated with Vijayanagaram basin. It was built by Yadav rulers Chandragiri was under the rule for about three centuries and then it came under the control of Vijayanagara rulers.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss more.Chandragiri Fort is located in Chittoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh it was built in eleventh century.Nimadi Yadav Narsimha from Tirupati it is just fourteen km away. It got its name from a myth which says that once the moon did penance on his hell Lord Shiva was pleased and gave him bones and the name came up Chandragiri.Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya was kept in this fort as a prince till his coronation. It was also said that he met his future Queen at his fort. Chandragiri was the fourth capital of Vijayanagara Kingdom then the capital was shifted when Golconda Sultan attacked penukonda this fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory and came under the kingdom of Mysore rule.Raja Mahal is converted into an archaeological Museum by the Archaeological Survey of India. The building was constructed without using wood. Lime, brick and mortar was used Rani Mahal is a flat roof and based at level it has a stable and epigraphical evidence this building was also used as commanders quarters.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Inside this fort there are Raja Mahal, Rani Mahal it is quite well maintained for more than three hundred years. Raja Mahal is converted into an archaeological Museum by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Museum has old models of Fort, main temple and other structures of the surrounding area.