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Statewise GK · Q239

Goa GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 239

Q239

Who built the Chapora fort?

A.
Portuguese
B.
Abhiras
C.
Adil Shah
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The site was the location of a fort built by Muslim ruler Adil Shah called Shahpura, whose name the Portuguese altered to Chapora. It is now become a popular tourist spot and offers a view north across the Chapora river to Pernem, south over Vagator and also far out to the Arabian Sea in the West.