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What is the Gwalior Gate also known as?

AFort Gate

BAlamgiri Gate

CVictory Gate

DImperial Gate

Answer:

B. Alamgiri Gate

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- Gwalior Fort is a hilltop fortress protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Madhya Pradesh State Archaeology. - It features a defensive structure and two main palaces: Man Mandir and Gujari Mahal, both built by the Tomar Rajput ruler Man Singh Tomar (reigned 1486–1516 CE). - The fort also displays remnants of the Bagh Paintings. - The main entrance to the Man Mandir is through the Hathi Pol Gate (or Hathiya Paur). - The fort's architecture is a blend of Mughal and Rajput styles, featuring mosaic tiles, stone jali patterns, stone columns and brackets, domed turrets, and chhatris on gates and corner bastions. - The fort is renowned for its impressive ramparts and gateways. - The Gwalior Gate, also known as the Alamgiri Gate, serves as the main entrance, connecting the historic city of Gwalior to the fort. - It is believed to have been constructed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Later additions to the fort include impressive palace structures built by Sultanate and Mughal rulers.


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