All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

According to the history, who established Gwalior?

The correct answer is

Suraj Sen

History of Gwalior's Establishment

The question asks about the historical figure credited with establishing the city of Gwalior.

According to local legends and historical accounts, the city of Gwalior was founded in the 8th century CE.

Let's look at the options provided:

  • Rana Singh
  • Samrat Ashok
  • King Vikramaditya
  • Suraj Sen

Based on the widely accepted historical narrative and the legend associated with the Gwalior Fort, the founder of the city is believed to be Suraj Sen.

The story goes that Suraj Sen, a local chieftain, was suffering from leprosy. He was cured by a hermit saint named Gwalipa on a hill. Out of gratitude, Suraj Sen established a fortified settlement on the hill and named it Gwalior after the saint.

Therefore, the historical figure credited with establishing Gwalior is Suraj Sen.

Comparing this with the given options, the correct one is Suraj Sen.

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Famous People

  1. Which Renaissance artist painted 'The Last Supper'?

  2. Kenneth Kaunda, who died recently at the age of 97, was the former president of

  3. Who among the following wrote the famous text ‘A Discourse on Political Economy’?

  4. Economist Rebeca Grynspan, who recently became the first woman to be appointed as the head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), hails from

  5. Who among the following personalities is NOT a Governor of any Indian State?

Need Expert Advice?

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App