Sonagiri, the abode of 108 Jain temples, lies in the close proximity of

The correct answer is (a) Datia.

Sonagiri is a town and a nagar panchayat in Datia district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located about 100 kilometres from Gwalior and 150 kilometres from Jhansi. The town is known for its 108 Jain temples, which are built on a hilltop. The temples are dedicated to various Jain tirthankaras and are considered to be among the most important Jain pilgrimage sites in India.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Jhansi is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about 200 kilometres from Gwalior and 300 kilometres from Jhansi. The city is known for its association with the Rani of Jhansi, who was a leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• Orchha is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located about 100 kilometres from Jhansi and 150 kilometres from Gwalior. The town is known for its ruined palaces and temples, which were built by the Bundela Rajputs in the 16th and 17th centuries.
• Lalitpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about 200 kilometres from Jhansi and 300 kilometres from Gwalior. The city is known for its temples and mosques, which were built by the Mughals in the 16th and 17th centuries.