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History GK · Q150

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 150

Q150

Which king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad?

A.
Harshavardhana
Answer
B.
Dhruvasena Ii
C.
Narshimhvarman
D.
Akabar

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Harshavardhana king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad. The Allahabad Kumbh Mela is a mela held every 12 years at Allahabad, India. The exact date is determined according to Hindu astrology: the Mela is held when Jupiter is in Taurus and the sun and the moon are in Capricorn.