Question

The bricks used in Qila Mubarak in Bathinda are called as
A.Nanakshahi brick
B.Lahori brick
C. Both A and B
D.Multani brick

Answer 1

Hint:We will discuss Qila Mubarak in Bathinda and hence come to the conclusion of bricks.Qila Mubarak is also known as Bathinda Fort. It is located centrally in the city of Bathinda.These bricks which were used belong to the kushana period when the emperor Kanishka ruled over Northern India.

Complete answer:
Qila Mubarak is also known as Bathinda Fort. it is located centrally in the city of Bathinda. The bricks of the fort are called Nana Bakshi and Lahori bricks. These bricks belong to the kushana period when the emperor Kanishka ruled over Northern India. Kanishka is famous in history for his military, political and spiritual achievements; his conquest and patronage of Buddhism played an important role from Gandhara across Karakoram range to China.Raja dab along with the emperor Kanishka were said to have built the Fort. It is one of the oldest surviving forts in India.This fort is extraordinary in its existence. It is currently under archaeological Survey of India. The repair work has been finished and The Fort now welcomes tourists. When Babur came to India for the first time he came here with cannons. Four among them were kept in the Fort there are made up of alloy Silver, Gold, copper and iron.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:The repair work of Qila Mubarak in Bathinda will be funded by external funds provided by Akal Society of America through former Chief Minister Amrinder Singh. Akal Society of America is conducting an extensive two year survey of the site.