Akhnoor Fort In Jammu
Akhnoor Fort In Jammu
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Q.1 Where is Akhnoor Fort in Jammu and Kashmir?
Ans Akhnoor Fort is situated in Akhnoor district, 28 kilometers from Jammu city. Akhnoor Fort is on the right banks of the Chenab or Chandrabhaga river.
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Q.2 Who built Akhnoor Fort in Jammu?
Ans Akhnoor Fort in Jammu was constructed in 1762 by Raja Teg Singh, though it took 40 years to complete and finished by his inheritor Raja Alam Singh in 1802.
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Q.3 What is the historical importance of Akhnoor Fort in Jammu?
Ans Akhnoor Fort Jammu is situated on the Archaeological Site where three different cultures' significance is found in excavations. You can see three different periods of civilizations, like period one is Harappan Civilization, period two is early historical civilization, and period there is Kushan empire. Now the Akhnoor Fort is in the protection of the Archaeological survey site of India.
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Q.4 What is the timing to visit Akhnoor Fort in Jammu?
Ans The timings to visit Akhnoor Fort in Jammu are from 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM, and the Fort is open every day.
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Q.5 How to reach Akhnoor Fort in Jammu?
Ans In Jammu, the Akhnoor fort is just 28 kilometers away from Jammu city in Akhnoor District and can be reached by intercity transports like Buses, Cabs, and private vehicles. To Reach Akhnoor district, the nearest airport is Jammu Domestic Airport, the nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, and National Highway 144A connects the railway station and airport to the city.
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Q.6 Which river flows by the Akhnoor Fort in Jammu?
Ans Chenab or Chandrabhaga river flows by the Akhnoor Fort in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Q.7 What is the importance of Jia Pota ghat in Akhnoor Fort in Jammu?
Ans Jia Pota Ghat near Akhnoor Fort in Jammu city on the Chenab river banks is believed to be there since the prehistoric era and used by old civilizations as well. Other than that, on the Jia Pota Ghat, on 17th June 1822, Maharaja Gulab Singhs' crowning ceremony took place at the hands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
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