RAS question
Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of:
Correct answer: (B) Rana Kumbha.
The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of Rana Kumbha.
Explanation
Ranakpur Jain Temple belongs to Rana Kumbha's reign, dated to 1439-68 AD. Rajasthan Tourism describes the Ranakpur Jain Temples as a 15th-century temple complex dedicated to Adinath and says they are named after Rana Kumbha, the provincial monarch who supported and encouraged their construction. That support is why the reign-marker in the MCQ points to Rana Kumbha rather than to later Mewar rulers. Jain merchant Dharna Shah built it, and Deepak was the architect.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Rana Sanga was later than Rana Kumbha, while the temple is tied to Rana Kumbha's reign and support for its construction.
- (C) Rana Udai Singh was later, so he does not match the 15th-century Rana Kumbha context given for the temple.
- (D) Maharana Pratap was much later, whereas the MCQ asks for the ruler during whose reign Ranakpur Jain Temple was built.
Concept
This tests medieval Rajasthan art and culture, specifically matching a major monument with the ruler under whose reign it was built. RAS repeats this pattern because monument chronology, patronage and builders are core factual anchors in Rajasthan history.