Which of the following pair of monument – state is correct?
I. Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb – Haryana
II. Chitradurga Fort – Karnataka

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Both I and II
Explanation:
· Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb is located in Thanesar, Kurukshetra district of Haryana.
· It is a Mughal-era tomb dedicated to Sufi saint Abd-ur-Rahim Abdul-Karim Abd-ur-Razak, known as Sheikh Chilli.
· Chitradurga Fort is situated in Karnataka, built during the rule of Nayakas of Chitradurga.
· It is known for its strategic location and stone architecture.
· Both monuments are historically and architecturally significant.
Information Booster:
· Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb complex includes a madrasa and a small museum.
· Chitradurga Fort is also known as “Kallina Kote” (Stone Fort).
· Chitradurga Fort was built between the 10th and 18th centuries.
· Both monuments are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
· The Fort has association with Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali.
Additional Information:
· Sheikh Chilli’s tomb shows elements of Persian and Mughal architecture.
· Chitradurga Fort gained fame from Onake Obavva, a woman warrior who defended the fort with a pestle.
· Haryana has other monuments like Panipat battlefield, Jahaj Kothi.
· Karnataka is home to forts like Bidar, Raichur, and Bellary.