Question

The historical fort of ‘Khagmara’ near Almora was built by
(a) Katturys
(b) Chands
(c) Gorkhas
(d) Britishers

Answer 1

a katturys

Khagmara is a place of immense historical importance, just 2 km from Almora bazaar, in Uttaranchal. It was the site of the Khagmara Kot, a fort built by the Katyuri king. 

Answer 2

The historical fort of ‘Khagmara’ near Almora was built by Katturys.

Option: (a)

Explanation:  

• First Almora was ruled by the Katturyas, then by the Gorakhs and last by the British. They ruled till the year 1791.  

• Afterwards this region was ruled by the Gorakh direction of the Nepal. The Gorakhs ruler Kumaon from 1791 to 1814 AD.  

• There was a treaty signed known as the treaty of Segauli by which the Gorakhs were forced to leave the Kumaons.  

• This treaty divided Uttarkhand into two parts the Garhwal and the Kumaon. The Kumaon were occupied by the British bit the Garhwal was independent.