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The famous medieval fortress of Chandpur Garh, which served as the original seat of power for the rulers of Garhwal before the capital was shifted to Srinagar by King Ajay Pal, is located in which present-day district of Uttarakhand?
A. Chamoli✓ Correct Answer
B. Pithoragarh
C. Almora
D. Nainital
💡 Solution & Explanation
Chandpur Garh is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and was the ancestral stronghold of the Panwar rulers of Garhwal until King Ajay Pal unified the various independent garhs (forts) of the region and transferred the capital. Pithoragarh and Almora are prominent districts in the Kumaon division. The unification of the fifty-two garhs by Ajay Pal marks a definitive watershed in the political consolidation of Garhwal. Archaeological remains at Chandpur Garh include stone fortifications and ancient water reservoirs.
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