Complete the sentence about Koknese Castle with the correct year: In ______, during the Great Northern War, Koknese was blown up by retreating forces to avoid the strategic castle falling into advancing Russian hands.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1701
In 1701, during the Great Northern War, Koknese was blown up by retreating forces so that the strategic castle would not fall into enemy hands. It was left a ruin.
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