Consider the following statements about Gwalior Fort:
1. It is spread over a hilltop more than 2 km in length.
2. Its southern path features intricately carved rock-cut temples of Jain Tirthankars.
3. The Caturbhuj Mandir within the fort is an example of a Vaishnavite shrine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1, 2 and 3.
• Gwalior Fort is built on a long sandstone hill stretching over 2 km.
• The southern approach contains rock-cut Jain temples with Tirthankar images.
• Caturbhuj Mandir is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, making it Vaishnavite.
Information Booster:
• Gwalior Fort is located in Madhya Pradesh.
• Jain sculptures date back to the 7th–15th century CE.
• The fort is often called the “Gibraltar of India.”
Additional Knowledge:
• The fort saw rule by Tomars, Mughals, and Marathas.
• It is a major example of North Indian hill forts.