Which fort in the southern part of Al Ain was built in 1891 by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan for the protection of date palm farmers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Al Jahili Fort
- Step 1: Al Jahili Fort is located on the southern part of the city of Al Ain, was built in 1891 by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan for the protection of date palm farmers, and has three round watchtowers and a rectangular watchtower. Answer: Al Jahili Fort. Why not the others: Al Fahidi Fort is the fort in Dubai built in 1787, not the Al Ain fort of 1891; Al Bithnah Fort is in Fujairah and dates from about 1745 to 1800, not 1891; Dhayah Fort is in Ras Al Khaimah, not in Al Ain.
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