RAS question
Jaimal and Patta, the legendary defenders of Chittor against Akbar, belonged to which clans?
Correct answer: (D) Jaimal - Rathore of Merta, Patta - Sisodia of Kelwa.
Jaimal was a Rathore chief associated with Merta and Badnore, while Patta was a Sisodia chief of Kelwa who defended Chittor against Akbar.
Explanation
Jaimal and Patta are remembered together because command of Chittor's defence passed to them when Akbar moved against Mewar. Jaimal was a Rathore chief of Merta, associated with Badnore, and Patta, also known as Rawat Fateh Singh, was a young Sisodia chief of Kelwa. The Hindustan Times account supports this pairing by naming Rao Jaimal of Badnore and Rawat Patta Sisodia as the leaders linked with the siege of Chittorgarh. Both died in the fighting against Akbar in 1568. Their importance in RAS history is not just bravery folklore: the clans and local affiliations matter because the question tests the Rajput lineages behind Mewar's resistance, not merely the names of two defenders.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Both were not Chauhans; Jaimal was Rathore and Patta was Sisodia.
- (B) Only Patta belonged to the Sisodia line; Jaimal was a Rathore chief associated with Merta and Badnore.
- (C) This reverses and changes the clans: Jaimal was not Chauhan, and Patta was not Rathore.
Concept
This tests Rajasthan medieval history, especially Rajput clans and the defence of Chittor under Akbar. RAS repeats such facts because battles, forts and lineages are often asked through precise local identifiers rather than broad narratives.