Forts & Palaces — Set 11
Rajasthan GK · किले और महल · Questions 101–110 of 160
The 'Mubarak Mahal' in City Palace Jaipur was built for what purpose?
Correct Answer: B. As a reception hall for guests
Mubarak Mahal (Auspicious Palace) in City Palace Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II in the late 19th century as a reception hall for guests and visiting dignitaries. It was designed in an eclectic style combining Mughal, Rajput, and European architectural elements. Today it houses a textile and costume museum displaying royal garments, embroidered clothes, and Kashmiri shawls of the former maharajas.
Which fort in Jaipur was used as a location for treasure hunts during Indira Gandhi's regime?
Correct Answer: B. Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort near Jaipur was the site of a controversial treasure hunt ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1976 during the Emergency period, following rumors of a huge treasure hidden by the Jaipur royal family. The hunt went on for months but no significant treasure was found. The incident strained relations between the government and the former royal family. The fort is connected to Amber Fort by underground passages.
Sardar Samand Lake Palace was a hunting lodge of which royal family?
Correct Answer: C. Jodhpur royal family
Sardar Samand Lake Palace was the royal hunting lodge of the Jodhpur royal family. It was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in the 1930s as a hunting retreat on the banks of Sardar Samand Lake. The Art Deco style palace is a departure from the traditional Rajput architecture. It has been converted into a heritage hotel and is a popular getaway near Jodhpur.
The phrase 'Raj tilak' (royal coronation) in Chittorgarh Fort was performed at which location?
Correct Answer: A. Rana Kumbha Palace
The Rana Kumbha Palace in Chittorgarh Fort is historically associated with the coronation ceremonies (Raj Tilak) of the Mewar rulers. The palace was the main royal residence within the fort and is one of the oldest existing structures within Chittorgarh. The palace ruins still show remnants of its former grandeur including apartments, stables, and a zenana (women's quarter).
The famous 'Nahargarh Biological Park' is located near which fort in Jaipur?
Correct Answer: C. Nahargarh Fort
The Nahargarh Biological Park (Nahargarh Zoo) is located near Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. It was established in 2016 and is one of the newer wildlife parks in Rajasthan. The park houses various animals including lions, tigers, bears, leopards, and many bird species. The fort and the biological park together attract a large number of tourists to this part of Jaipur.
The 'Dil Ara Khan Mosque' inside Jaisalmer Fort was built during whose reign?
Correct Answer: B. During the Mughal period when Jaisalmer was under Mughal influence
The mosque inside Jaisalmer Fort was built during the Mughal period when the Jaisalmer rulers (Bhati Rajputs) had friendly relations with the Mughal emperors. Jaisalmer Fort contains structures from different periods reflecting its long history. The fort also has beautiful Jain temples and Rajput palaces. The coexistence of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic structures reflects the tolerant history of the fort.
Which fort in Rajasthan is known for the legend of 'Padmavati' (Rani Padmini)?
Correct Answer: C. Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort is famous for the legend of Rani Padmini (Padmavati), the beautiful queen whose story inspired the Padmavat poem by Malik Muhammad Jayasi and the 2018 film 'Padmaavat'. The Padmini Palace inside the fort, with its small lake and pavilion, is said to be where Alauddin Khilji saw Padmini's reflection. The legend of her Jauhar is central to the history and cultural memory of Rajasthan.
Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) in Udaipur was built by which ruler?
Correct Answer: B. Maharana Sajjan Singh
Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) in Udaipur was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh of the Mewar dynasty in 1884 AD. It was intended to be a nine-storey astronomical center but construction stopped at one storey after the Maharana's early death. The palace is perched on the Bansdara Mountain and offers a panoramic view of Udaipur, its lakes, and palaces. It is especially beautiful at sunset.
Pushkar Palace (Brahma Palace) overlooks which sacred lake?
Correct Answer: C. Pushkar Lake
Pushkar Palace overlooks the sacred Pushkar Lake in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Pushkar is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in India, home to the only Brahma Temple in the world. The lake is surrounded by numerous ghats (bathing steps) and temples. The town is famous for the annual Pushkar Camel Fair, one of the world's largest camel fairs.
The famous 'Kalika Mata Temple' in Chittorgarh Fort was originally a temple of which deity?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Surya (Sun God)
The Kalika Mata Temple in Chittorgarh Fort was originally an 8th century temple dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) built by the Paramara dynasty. It was converted into a temple of the goddess Kalika Mata (a form of Durga) by the Mewar rulers. The temple shows beautiful sculptural work from the original Surya temple era. Kalika Mata is the presiding deity of the Mewar royal family.