Class 4 English (Santoor) Chapter 12, Maheshwar, concludes the textbook with an engaging evening conversation between Aarav, Ananya, and their Chachi about the majestic Maheshwar Fort on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, built by the wise warrior ruler Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar.
What Class 4 English Chapter 12 Covers
Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar & the Majestic Maheshwar Fort introduces Queen Ahilya Bai of the Holkar dynasty, who ruled Maheshwar (95 km from Indore on the Narmada River) with justice, courage, and devotion, building the grand fort famous for its carved overhanging balconies and long stone steps (ghats).
World-Famous Maheshwari Handloom Sarees & Heritage Pride explores how Queen Ahilya Bai invited skilled weavers to Maheshwar and personally encouraged the creation of light, reversible Maheshwari sarees adorned with fort-inspired geometric borders.
Exercises in Chapter 12
- Let us Think, Let us Speak, and Let us Listen comprehension activities.
- Let us Learn, Let us Write, and Let us Do grammar & writing tasks.
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FAQ
Who built the Maheshwar Fort and on the banks of which river does it stand?
The Maheshwar Fort was built by the great ruler Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh (about 95 km from Indore).
Besides its fort with overhanging balconies, what handicraft is Maheshwar famous for?
Maheshwar is world-famous for its handwoven Maheshwari sarees, a weaving tradition started under the patronage of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar.