Question

Devtake is present in which fort?
(A) Sinhagad
(B) Naldurg
(C) Raigad
(D) Daulatabad

Answer 1

Hint: The fort is a hill fortress situated approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Pune, India. This fort was initially known as Kondana after the sage kaundinya. The fort was probably constructed about two thousand years ago, according to the Kaundinyeshwar temple, caves, and carvings.

Complete answer:
The sacred tank in Sinhagad fort is known as Devtake. This is where water from a natural spring is collected. It continues to provide water to those who remain at the fort throughout the year.

The fort, which was previously known as Kondhana, had seen many battles, the most famous of which was the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670. The fort is located on a hill about 760 metres above ground and 1,312 metres above mean sea level, perched on an isolated cliff of the Bhuleswar range in the Sahyadri Mountains.

The Sinhagad Fort was an important part of India's freedom struggle. The fort was used as a summer retreat by Bal Gandagdhar Tilak, also known as "The Father of Indian Unrest." It was here that Mahatma Gandhi met Tilak for the first time since his return from South Africa. At the entrance to the bungalow, there is a bust of him.

Devtake is present in Sinhagad fort. Hence the correct option is (A).

Note: Because of its steep slopes, the Sinhagad also known as Lion's Fort, it was strategically constructed to provide natural protection. Only main locations were fortified with walls and bastions. The Kalyan Darwaza and the Pune Darwaza, located at the fort's south and north ends, respectively, are the two entrance gates.