Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

The quaintest relic of Chunar Fort is the Shrine of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bhartruhari

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhartruhari”.
The quaintest relic of Chunar Fort is the Shrine of (2) Bhartruhari.

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