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Q1Who was the founder of the Rathore dynasty of Marwar?
Rao Sihaji (Siha) is considered the founder of the Rathore dynasty in Marwar around 1226 CE. Rao Jodha later founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459.
Q2Which ruler built the Kumbhalgarh Fort, one of the largest wall complexes in the world?
Rana Kumbha (Maharana Kumbhakarna) built the Kumbhalgarh Fort in the 15th century. Its wall extends over 36 km, making it the second longest continuous wall after the Great Wall of China.
Q3Which ruler of Mewar built the famous Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh?
Rana Kumbha (r. 1433-1468) built the 37-metre, nine-storied Vijay Stambha at Chittorgarh in 1448 to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa in the Battle of Sarangpur (1437).
Q4The Negada temple inscription (971 CE) provides information about which dynasty?
The Negada (Nagda) temple inscription dated 971 CE provides valuable information about the early Guhila dynasty of Mewar. Nagda (near Udaipur) was the early capital of the Guhilas before they shifted to Chittorgarh.
Q5The Jat rebellion against Aurangzeb in the Bharatpur region was led by:
The Jat rebellion against Mughal tyranny was initially led by Gokula (1669) in the Mathura-Agra region. Later, Raja Ram continued the struggle. These early rebellions laid the foundation for the Jat kingdom of Bharatpur under Badan Singh and Suraj Mal.
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6In which battle did Rana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi?
7Consider the following statements about medieval Rajasthan: 1. The Hurda Conference was convened on 17 July 1734 by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur. 2. The conference aimed to unite Rajput rulers against the growing Maratha threat. 3. Maharana Raj Singh I of Mewar defied Aurangzeb's religious policies and commissioned the Raj Prashasti inscription. 4. Fateh Pol of Mehrangarh was built by Maharaja Man Singh to celebrate victory over Jaipur and Bikaner. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements: 1. Rao Sihaji is considered the founder of the Rathore dynasty in Marwar. 2. Rao Jodha founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459 CE. 3. Rao Shekha, founder of the Shekhawati region, belonged to the Rathore clan. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9The Battle of Gagron (1519) was fought between Sultan Mahmud Khalji II of Malwa and:
10Consider the following statements about medieval Rajasthan: 1. The Battle of Sarangpur in 1437 was fought between Rana Kumbha of Mewar and Mahmud Khalji of Malwa. 2. Rao Jodha founded Udaipur in 1559 CE after shifting his capital from Mandore. 3. Rawal Jaisal founded Jaisalmer Fort in 1156 CE on the Trikuta hill. 4. Maharana Raj Singh protested Aurangzeb's Jaziya tax in 1568. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Maharana Pratap was crowned at which place after the death of his father Udai Singh II?
12Rao Maldeo of Marwar fought the Battle of Sumel/Giri-Sumel (1544) against which ruler?
13Consider the following statements about Amber, Mughal service and the Deccan connection: 1. Man Singh I of Amber was one of Akbar's Navaratnas and held the rank of 7000 mansabdar. 2. Man Singh I led the Mughal army at Haldighati against Maharana Pratap in 1576. 3. Mirza Raja Jai Singh I of Amber compelled Shivaji to sign the Treaty of Purandar in 1665. 4. Under the Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji ceded 13 of his 25 forts to the Mughals. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements about major battles of medieval Rajasthan: 1. The Battle of Sumel, also called Giri-Sumel, was fought in 1544 between Rao Maldeo of Marwar and Sher Shah Suri. 2. Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the Battle of Khatoli in 1517 CE. 3. The Battle of Khanwa was fought on 16 March 1527 near present-day Bharatpur. 4. Rana Sanga defeated Babur at Khanwa because Babur lacked artillery. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15The Shekhawat clan of Rajputs derives its name from Rao Shekha. Amarsar was founded by which Shekhawat ruler?