Consider the following statements: 1. The finest and the best preserved Baoli in Haryana is in Meham 2. The coin moulds of the later Youdheyas of the third-fourth centuries A.D. have been found in large numbers from Rohtak 3. An image of Kartikeya sitting in lalitasana on a peacock has been discovered from Khokrakot. How many of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Official answer key: C. The answer shown above (B) is the academy’s own.

Shahjahan ki baoli

• This baoli (water tank with a well) is populary known as Choron ki baoli.
• This baoli is possibly the finest and the best such monument preserved in Haryana. According to an inscription on the well, it was built by Saidu Kala, a chobdar in the service of Emperor Shah Jahan, in 1658-59 AD.
• Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• It is an elaborate structure of bricks and kankar blocks, has 101 steps extending in three stages, separated by landings and leading to the water reservoir.
• The circular well is located at the end of the stairs.

The ancient city of Khokrakot

• The ancient mound, locally known as Khokhrakot, is identified with the historical town of Rohitika-Rohtak, the present name is derived from its ancient identity.
• It finds mention in the great epic Mahabharata and the Painted Grey Ware, a class of pottery associated with epic age, was found in the archaeological excavations, is the testimony of its antiquity.
• This site was the capital of Yaudheya Republic. Sculptures, coins, terracotta figurines and other smaller objects ranging from 8th century BC to 11th century AD have been found here. As tradition goes, this town was re-established by a famous ruler.
• Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• This site was jointly excavated by Prof Manmohan Kumar of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak and Shri J.S.Khatri of the Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Haryana.