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Where is the oldest fort in Himachal pradesh?

25. Where is the oldest fort in Himachal pradesh?

1. Kangra
2. Manali
3. Bilaspur
4. None of the above

Answer

The correct answer is: A) Kangra

Explanation

The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State (the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India.