Q1.
B. Based on the facts that you have learnt in the lesson, write a short paragraph on the Maheshwar Fort.
Answer
This one is different from part A. Here you must use only the facts the lesson gives. No imagining, no feelings.
The facts you may use, all from the chapter:
- It was built long ago by Queen Ahilya Bai, a warrior queen of the Holkar family.
- It is in Maheshwar, a place in Madhya Pradesh, 95 kilometres from Indore.
- It stands on a hill on the banks of the Narmada River.
- It is also known as Ahilya Fort.
- It is famous for its overhanging balconies that seem to float in the air.
- It is known for its unique style of construction and grand staircases.
- It was made of special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- It overlooks the town on one side and the river on the other.
- Many beautifully designed temples stand near it.
- A 13-feet tall statue of the Queen stands in front of the palace.
Model answer:
Maheshwar Fort is in Maheshwar, a place in Madhya Pradesh. It is only 95 kilometres away from Indore. It was built long ago by Queen Ahilya Bai, a warrior queen of the great Holkar family. She had it built on a hill on the banks of the Narmada River, so that she could see her whole kingdom. The fort is also known as Ahilya Fort. It was made of special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is famous for its overhanging balconies, which seem to float in the air, and for its grand staircases. It overlooks the town of Maheshwar on one side and the river on the other. Many beautiful temples stand near it. A 13-feet tall statue of the Queen still stands in front of the palace.
Maheshwar Fort is in Maheshwar, a place in Madhya Pradesh. It is only 95 kilometres away from Indore. It was built long ago by Queen Ahilya Bai, a warrior queen of the great Holkar family. She had it built on a hill on the banks of the Narmada River, so that she could see her whole kingdom. The fort is also known as Ahilya Fort. It was made of special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is famous for its overhanging balconies, which seem to float in the air, and for its grand staircases. It overlooks the town of Maheshwar on one side and the river on the other. Many beautiful temples stand near it. A 13-feet tall statue of the Queen still stands in front of the palace.
How to order a factual paragraph: Begin with where it is. Then say who built it and when. Then say what it is made of and what is special about it. End with one thing the reader will remember — here, the statue.
Check it yourself: Read your paragraph and point to the page in the book for every sentence. If you cannot find a sentence in the book, take it out — part B asks for facts only.