The historic 'St. Angelo Fort' in Kannur passed from the Portuguese to which subsequent European colonial power in 1663? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The historic 'St. Angelo Fort' in Kannur passed from the Portuguese to which subsequent European colonial power in 1663?
A. The Dutch
B. The British
C. The Danes
D. The French
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Dutch captured St. Angelo Fort from the Portuguese in 1663, modernized its bastions, and later sold it to the local king Ali Raja of Arakkal before the British took over.
Explanation:
The Open Hand (La Main Ouverte) is Chandigarh's official emblem, symbolizing the philosophy of 'open to receive and open to give' as a token of peace.
Explanation:
Chor Minar was built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in the early 14th century to deter crime by displaying heads of criminals through its designated holes.
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