History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan MCQ — 30 Practice Questions with Answers

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Junagarh Fort in Bikaner is linked with Raja Rai Singh and is noted for its palaces, courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows built in red sandstone and marble. It is a major example of Bikaner architecture.

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In Mewar, pressure from the Praja Mandal pushed the Maharana towards representative arrangements. In October 1946, Mohan Lal Sukhadia and Hira Lal Kothari were appointed as Praja Mandal representatives to the Executive Council, while Raghubir Singh represented the Regional Council.

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The date 30 March 1949 is associated with the formation of Greater Rajasthan and the appointment of Jaipur's Maharaja Sawai Man Singh as Rajpramukh. It is later than the Matsya Union and Rajasthan Union stages, but earlier than the 1956 completion of present boundaries.

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The Rajasthan Union of 25 March 1948 grouped states including Kota, Tonk, Bundi, Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Kishangarh and Shahpura, along with related chiefships, and Kota served as its capital. This was distinct from both the Matsya Union and the later Greater Rajasthan phase.

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The Chauhans, also called Chahamanas, are tied to Ajmer and Delhi in the twelfth century. NCERT notes that the Tomara Rajputs of Delhi were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer around the middle of that century.