Major Dynasties & Medieval Rajasthan MCQ — 346 Practice Questions with Answers

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Durgadas Rathore protected the infant prince Ajit Singh, posthumous son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, from Aurangzeb. He fought a 25-year guerrilla war and finally restored Ajit Singh to the throne of Marwar in 1707.

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Statement 1 is correct because Raja Bharmal of Amber submitted to Akbar in 1562 at Sanganer. Statement 2 is correct because Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is placed in Ajmer around 1192 CE during Prithviraj III's reign. Statement 3 is correct because the Kachhwahas claimed descent from Kusha, son of Lord Rama. Statement 4 is incorrect because Rana Kumbha was assassinated by his son Uda; Rana Raimal later overthrew Uda and restored the dynasty's prestige.

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The Nagaur Fair (held in January-February) is one of the largest cattle and livestock fairs in India. It features trading of bullocks, horses, camels, and other livestock along with cultural programs and sports like bullock racing.

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Statement 1 is correct because Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambh at Chittorgarh. Statement 2 is correct because the tower commemorates victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa and the combined forces of Malwa and Gujarat. Statement 3 is incorrect because the fact bank calls it a nine-storey tower, not a seven-storey tower.

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Rawal Jaisal shifted the Bhati capital from Lodhruva to the more defensible Trikuta Hill, where he founded Jaisalmer in 1156 CE. Lodhruva had been vulnerable to repeated attacks from Turko-Afghan invaders.