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Which of the statements is true?

A. Amar Mahal Palace is located on the bank of Ravi river

B. It was built by Raja Amar Singh in the 18th Century

C. It was given to a Trust by Dr. Karan Singh for use as a Museum

D. All of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Amar Mahal Palace is a palace in Jammu, in the Indian erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, which has now been converted into a Museum. It was built in the nineteenth century for Raja Amar Singh, a Dogra king by a French architect on the lines of a French Chateau. The palace was donated to the Hari-Tara charitable trust by Dr. Karan Singh for use as a museum. It has many exhibits including a golden throne weighing 120 kg, Pahari miniature and Kangra miniature paintings, a library of 25,000 antique books and many rare art collections.

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