Q. Who built the Asirgarh Fort? (MPPSC Assistant Professor7th Nov 2024)
Answer:
King Ahir
Notes: Asirgarh Fort is located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was originally built by King Ahir, founder of the Ahir dynasty. The fort is known as the "Gateway to South India" due to its strategic location. It was later captured by the Mughals during Emperor Akbar's reign in 1601. The fort's architecture shows Hindu, Mughal, and Islamic influences. It has been controlled by the Faruqi dynasty, Marathas, and British, and is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.