Which of the following historical monuments was built by the East India…
2023
Which of the following historical monuments was built by the East India Company in India?
- A.
Thalassery fort, Kerala
- B.
Bharatpur fort, Rajasthan
- C.
Kanheri fort, Maharashtra
- D.
Purana Qila, Delhi
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Thalassery Fort in Kerala (Tellicherry Fort) was built by the British East India Company in 1708.
Why:
Thalassery Fort: Constructed by the British East India Company in 1708 to protect and support their trading activities on the Malabar coast.
Bharatpur Fort: Associated with the Jat rulers (notably Maharaja Suraj Mal) and local princely constructions rather than the East India Company.
Kanheri area: Known for ancient Buddhist caves and early local fortifications that predate colonial intervention.
Purana Qila: Has ancient and Mughal-era origins (linked to rulers such as Humayun and Sher Shah Suri) long before the East India Company existed.
Therefore, the correct monument constructed by the East India Company is Thalassery Fort in Kerala.