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Qila Mubarak in Bathinda was originally built of _______.

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Red sandstone
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Clay bricks
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Wattle and daub
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The correct option is A Clay bricks
Qila Mubarak also known as Bathinda Fort is centrally located in the city of Bathinda. It was originally built of clay bricks. The bricks of the fort date back to the Kushana period when emperor Kanishka ruled over Northern India. Raja Dab along with emperor Kanishka are believed to have built the fort. It has been in existence from 90-110 AD in its current place and is the oldest surviving fort in India.

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