NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 12 Maheshwar

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Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 12 Maheshwar – Question Answers

See AnswerAhilya Bai was a warrior queen who ruled over Maheshwar, a place in Madhya Pradesh. She belonged to the great Holkar family. She protected her people and built temples, schools and wells. She ruled with kindness, wisdom and people loved her.

See AnswerMaheshwar Fort is located in Madhya Pradesh, about 95 kilometres away from Indore. Its location is special because it is built on a hill, overlooking the town of Maheshwar on one side and the Narmada River on the other side.

See AnswerThe Maheshwar Fort was made of special red stones that were brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan.

See AnswerThe 13-feet tall statue of Queen Ahilya Bai stands in front of the palace like a guardian watching over her land. It represents her protective nature and her continued presence as a guardian of the land she ruled.

See AnswerHistorical places like Maheshwar Fort are interesting because they help us learn about our past and our heritage. They tell us stories about brave kings and queens who ruled long ago. These places have beautiful architecture, amazing artwork and wonderful designs that show the skills of people from earlier times. When we visit such places, we can imagine how people lived in those days and understand our history better. Historical places also connect us with our culture and make us feel proud of our ancestors’ achievements.

See AnswerIf I were Aarav or Ananya, I would be most excited to see the overhanging balconies because they seem to float in the air! It would be amazing to stand on these balconies and look out at the beautiful view of the entire kingdom and the Narmada River. I would wonder how people built such amazing structures so long ago without modern technology. Also, from these balconies, I could see both the town of Maheshwar and the river, just like Queen Ahilya Bai did when she ruled her kingdom.

Example:
• happy, joyful, cheerful
• brave, bold, fearless

Given below are sets of words that have similar meaning along with a word that does not fit the group. Circle the odd one out.
1. sad, unhappy, tearful, thrilled
2. talk, discuss, kind, speak
3. noisy, quiet, silent, calm
4. cotton, wooden, silk, woollen
Answer:

Find out two such sets of words and write them below
• …………., …………., ………….
• …………., …………., ………….
See Answer1. Big, large, tiny, huge
2. Run, sprint, jog, walk

The letter ‘g’ is silent.
Now, read the following words. Underline the words that have a silent ‘g’ letter.

Answer:

Answer:

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See AnswerName of the place: Agra
Name of the monument: Taj Mahal
Historical people associated with that monument: Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Special features of the monument: Made of white marble, beautiful gardens, perfect symmetry, intricate carvings
How the monument is connected to the people (emotionally): Symbol of love, pride of our country, attracts tourists from all over the world
Any other relevant information: It took 22 years to build, more than 20,000 workers were involved in its construction

Once upon ……….. time, there live ……….. monkey on ……….. oak tree. One day, ……….. monkey saw ……….. old man with ……….. bag. ……….. naughty monkey snatched the bag. Inside ……….. bag was ……….. apple, . ……… pear, ……….. olive and ……….. carrot. It gave . ……… pear to ……….. elephant and ……….. carrot to ……….. bear. It kept . ……… olive and ……….. apple inside ……….. empty box. While . ………. monkey slept, ……….. dog found .
See AnswerOnce upon a time, there lived a monkey on an oak tree. One day, the monkey saw an old man with a bag. The naughty monkey snatched the bag. Inside the bag was an apple, a pear, an olive and a carrot. It gave the pear to an elephant and the carrot to a bear. It kept the olive and the apple inside an empty box. While the monkey slept, a dog found the apple and stole it. The monkey was left with only the olive to eat.

See AnswerToday, I am visiting the beautiful Maheshwar Fort with my family. As we climb up the hill, I am amazed to see how big and strong the fort looks. The red stones shine in the sunlight. When we reach the top, I run to the overhanging balconies. They really do look like they are floating in the air! Standing on the balcony, I can see the entire town of Maheshwar on one side and the sparkling blue waters of the Narmada River on the other side.
The cool breeze makes me feel like I am flying. Inside the fort, we visit the temples with their beautiful carvings. I stand in front of the tall statue of Queen Ahilya Bai and imagine how brave she must have been. My mother buys a colorful Maheshwari saree and I touch the soft fabric. I feel excited and proud to be in this special place that tells us stories from long ago. This is the best family trip ever!

See AnswerMaheshwar Fort, also known as Ahilya Fort, is a magnificent structure located in Madhya Pradesh, about 95 kilometers from Indore. It was built by the brave and wise Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar on the banks of the Narmada River. The fort is famous for its unique architecture, especially its overhanging balconies that seem to float in the air. It was constructed using special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan. The fort stands on a hill, providing a beautiful view of the town of Maheshwar and the Narmada River. A 13-feet tall statue of Queen Ahilya Bai stands in front of the palace, symbolizing her protection over the land. The fort is surrounded by beautifully designed temples and the area is also known for the famous Maheshwari sarees made from cotton and silk with unique designs.

Class 4 English Santoor – Unit 4: Up High – Chapter 12 Maheshwar – Hindi Translation

It was a pleasant evening. Aarav and Ananya were sitting with their Chachi. They saw a picture of a fort in the newspaper.
Hindi Translationएक सुहानी शाम थी। आरव और अनन्या अपनी चाची के साथ बैठे थे। उन्होंने अखबार में एक किले की तस्वीर देखी।

Aarav : Chachi! Do you know the name of this fort?
It looks so grand.
Hindi Translationआरव: चाची! क्या आप इस किले का नाम जानती हैं?
यह तो बहुत भव्य लग रहा है।

Chachi : (with a twinkle in her eye) Come here! Sit down.
Well, the fort in the picture is the majestic Maheshwar. It was built long ago by Queen Ahilya Bai. This fort is famous for its overhanging balconies.
Hindi Translationचाची: (आँखों में चमक के साथ) इधर आओ! बैठो।
अच्छा, तस्वीर में जो किला है, वह भव्य महेश्वर किला है। इसे बहुत पहले रानी अहिल्याबाई ने बनवाया था। यह किला अपनी बाहर की ओर निकली हुई बालकनियों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।

Aarav : (excited) A queen and her fort? Overhanging balconies?
Ananya : That is exciting! A real queen built the Maheshwar Fort?
Chachi : (smiling) Yes, dear! Queen Ahilya Bai ruled over Maheshwar, a place in Madhya Pradesh.
Hindi Translationआरव: (उत्साहित होकर) एक रानी और उसका किला? बाहर की ओर निकली हुई बालकनियाँ?
अनन्या: कितना रोमांचक है! क्या सच में एक रानी ने महेश्वर किला बनवाया था?
चाची: (मुस्कुराते हुए) हाँ, बेटा! रानी अहिल्याबाई मध्य प्रदेश के महेश्वर की शासिका थीं।

This place is just 95 kilometres away from Indore. She was a warrior queen who ordered to build a strong and beautiful fort on the banks of the Narmada River. This Queen had the fortress built on a hill, and from there, she could see her entire kingdom of Maheshwar. This fort is also known as Ahilya Fort.
Hindi Translationयह स्थान इंदौर से सिर्फ 95 किलोमीटर दूर है। वह एक योद्धा रानी थीं, जिन्होंने नर्मदा नदी के किनारे एक मजबूत और सुंदर किला बनवाने का आदेश दिया था। रानी ने यह किला एक पहाड़ी पर बनवाया था और वहाँ से वह अपने पूरे महेश्वर राज्य को देख सकती थीं। इस किले को अहिल्या किला भी कहा जाता है।

Aarav : What was Queen Ahilya like as a ruler?
Chachi : She belonged to the great Holkar family, who ruled the kingdom.
She protected her people and built temples, schools, and wells. The fort she built has overhanging balconies that seem to float in the air. She ruled with kindness and wisdom and people loved her.
A 13-feet tall statue of Queen Ahilya Bai stands even today in front of the palace, like a guardian watching over her land.
Hindi Translationआरव: रानी अहिल्या कैसी शासिका थीं?
चाची: वह होलकर वंश से थीं, जो इस राज्य पर शासन करता था।
उन्होंने अपनी प्रजा की रक्षा की और मंदिर, स्कूल तथा कुएँ बनवाए। उन्होंने जो किला बनवाया, उसमें ऐसी बालकनियाँ हैं, जो हवा में तैरती हुई लगती हैं। वह दया और बुद्धिमत्ता से शासन करती थीं और लोग उन्हें बहुत प्यार करते थे। आज भी महल के सामने रानी अहिल्याबाई की 13 फीट ऊँची प्रतिमा खड़ी है, जो अपने राज्य की संरक्षक बनकर उसकी निगरानी करती हुई प्रतीत होती है।

Aarav and Ananya: (together) Tell us more about the fort, Chachi.
Chachi : (smiling) Ah, yes. The fort is known for its unique style of construction and grand staircases. It was made of special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Hindi Translationआरव और अनन्या: (एक साथ) चाची, हमें किले के बारे में और बताइए।
चाची: (मुस्कुराते हुए) हाँ, हाँ!
यह किला अपनी विशिष्ट निर्माण शैली और भव्य सीढ़ियों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।
इसे गुजरात और राजस्थान से लाए गए विशेष लाल पत्थरों से बनाया गया था।

Ananya : (fascinated) Can we go there, Chachi? Can we see it?
Chachi : Why not? You will enjoy visiting the fort. You know, the fort is on a hill, overlooking the town of Maheshwar on one side and the Narmada River on the other. There are many beautifully designed temples near the fort.
Hindi Translationअनन्या: (मोहित होकर) चाची, क्या हम वहाँ जा सकते हैं? क्या हम इसे देख सकते हैं?
चाची: क्यों नहीं? तुम्हें वहाँ जाकर बहुत मज़ा आएगा। जानते हो, यह किला एक पहाड़ी पर है, जहाँ से एक ओर महेश्वर का नगर और दूसरी ओर नर्मदा नदी दिखाई देती है। किले के पास बहुत से सुंदर ढंग से बनाए गए मंदिर भी हैं।

Ananya : (excitedly) And what else, Chachi? Is there more?
Chachi : Yes, there’s something special you will love!
The people of Maheshwar are known for weaving the famous Maheshwari sarees.
Hindi Translationअनन्या: (उत्साहित होकर) और क्या खास है, चाची? और बताइए ना!
चाची: हाँ, वहाँ एक खास चीज़ है, जो तुम्हें ज़रूर पसंद आएगी!
महेश्वर के लोग मशहूर महेश्वरी साड़ियाँ बुनते हैं।

They are made from cotton and silk, and the designs are so unique.
Hindi Translationये साड़ियाँ कपास और रेशम से बनती हैं और इनके डिज़ाइन बहुत ही अनोखे होते हैं।

Aarav : (enthusiastic) So, the fort has overhanging balconies, statues, and temples! It seems like an interesting place to visit.
Ananya : Let us visit Maheshwar one day.
Hindi Translationआरव: (जोश में) तो इस किले में हैं – बाहर की ओर निकली हुई बालकनियाँ, मूर्तियाँ और मंदिर! यह तो सच में एक बहुत दिलचस्प जगह है।
अनन्या: चलिए ना, एक दिन हम महेश्वर ज़रूर जाएँ।

Chachi : Why not? Let’s plan a visit soon.
The fort is waiting for you to discover its secrets. One day, we shall explore it together.
Hindi Translationचाची: क्यों नहीं! जल्दी ही हम वहाँ जाने की योजना बनाएँगे।
किला तुम्हारा इंतज़ार कर रहा है, ताकि तुम उसके रहस्यों को जान सको। एक दिन, हम साथ मिलकर वहाँ की सैर करेंगे।