Forts of Maharashtra Quiz

Forts have been more than just stone and mortar for Maharashtra; they've shaped the state's history and forged the character of its people. While many predate the Maratha Empire, Shivaji and his successors firmly cemented their role in Maharashtra's legacy. Which surname is derived from a fort climbing lizard? Which bus service is named after a fort? Which fort attracted Tughlaq to shift his capital? What was the last hold of Portuguese on Bombay? What did Ptolemy have to say about Maharashtra’s forts? We source the questions from the excellent photo book, “Forts of Maharashtra” by Gunakar Mulkey, published by The Centre of Cultural Resources & Training, New Delhi.