Who shifted the Bhati capital from Lodhruva to Jaisalmer?

Explanation

Rawal Jaisal is the ruler linked with the shift of the Bhati capital from vulnerable Lodhruva to the safer Trikuta Hill site, where Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 CE. Rajasthan Tourism notes that Rawal Jaisal looked for a new place to set up his capital and, in 1156, constructed a mud fort, named it Jaisalmer after himself, and declared it his capital. Lodhruva had been exposed to repeated Turko-Afghan attacks, so Jaisal chose a more defensible hill-fort location for the new Bhati centre.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) Rawal Deoraj does not fit the capital-shift event because Rawal Jaisal founded Jaisalmer and moved the capital there.
• (C) Maharawal Salivahan is not supported for this event; the new capital at Jaisalmer is attached to Rawal Jaisal.
• (D) Rawal Mulraj came later, so he cannot be credited with the 1156 CE move from Lodhruva and foundation of Jaisalmer.

Concept

This tests dynastic and capital-shift chronology in Rajasthan history, especially the Bhatis of Jaisalmer. RAS repeats such questions because fort sites, founders and strategic relocations connect political history with Rajasthan's historical geography.

Source

• Rajasthan Tourism

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