RAS question
Pipa was a saint-king of:
Correct answer: (C) Gaganron (Jhalawar).
Sant Pipa, also known as Rajarshi Pipaji, was the saint-king of Gagron in present-day Jhalawar.
Explanation
Sant Pipa is identified with Gagron, not with the larger regions or later centres listed in the other options. He was the king of Gaganron or Gagron in Jhalawar, renounced his throne for the bhakti path, and was a disciple of Ramananda. The Rajasthan Tourism page for Jhalawar supports this association in two linked ways: under Gagron Fort, it notes the monastery of Saint Pipa and calls him a disciple of Saint Ramanand; under Saint Pipaji Panorama, it describes Rajarshi Pipaji as one who became a saint from the king of Gagron. Together, these points make Gagron (Jhalawar) the precise answer.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Marwar is too broad; Pipa is tied specifically to Gagron in Jhalawar.
- (B) Mewar is not the location associated with Pipa's kingship; Rajasthan Tourism places it at Gagron rather than in Mewar.
- (D) Jaipur is unrelated to Saint Pipa's association with Gagron Fort and the Saint Pipaji Panorama in Jhalawar.
Concept
This tests the RAS culture topic of Rajasthan's Bhakti saints and their regional associations. It recurs because saint traditions are often asked through compact place-person matches rather than long biographical questions.