Sources of Rajasthan History MCQ — 54 Practice Questions with Answers

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The Ranakpur Prashasti (1439 CE) was inscribed in the Chaumukha (four-faced) Jain temple of Ranakpur. It provides information about the Mewar dynasty's genealogy, the victories of Rana Kumbha, and the construction of the temple by Seth Dharanak. It is an important source for Mewar's medieval history.

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The Kumbhalgarh Prashasti (1460 CE), composed by Mahesh, provides detailed genealogical information about the Guhila-Sisodia dynasty of Mewar from Bappa Rawal to Rana Kumbha. It is one of the most important inscriptions for reconstructing the history of the Mewar dynasty.

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The Bijolia inscription (1170 CE) was found near the Parshwanath Jain Temple at Bijolia (Bhilwara district). Written in Sanskrit with 13 verses, it describes the genealogy of the Chauhans from Vasudeva to the 12th century, mentioning Shakambhari as their original capital.

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All four statements are correct. The ₹513 crore project transmits Sardar Sarovar Dam water over 728 km, and is designed to supply drinking water to more than 200 villages in Barmer district. Sundra village is located near the India-Pakistan international border, about 170 km from Barmer district headquarters.

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George Thomas, an Irish adventurer who briefly ruled part of Haryana-Rajasthan in the late 18th century, is credited with first using the term 'Rajputana' for the region. Tod later popularized 'Rajasthan' through his writings.