History & Kingdoms — Set 12

Correct Answer: C. Kavishvar Mahesha

The Kumbhalgarh Inscription (1460 AD) was composed by Kavishvar Mahesha under the patronage of Rana Kumbha. This 5th-century Vikram Samvat inscription provides the genealogy of the Guhilot/Sisodia rulers of Mewar from Bappa Rawal onwards. It is one of the most important epigraphic sources for Mewar's medieval history.

Correct Answer: B. Balwant Singh Mehta

Balwant Singh Mehta founded the Rajya Praja Parishad in Udaipur as part of the movement for civil liberties in Mewar. He worked alongside Manikya Lal Verma in the Mewar Praja Mandal movement. He later served as a member of the Rajasthan legislature and contributed to the social and political development of the state.

Correct Answer: B. Battle of Sarmal (Sarangpur)

Rana Kumbha's victory at the Battle of Sarmal/Sarangpur in 1437 against Mahmud Khilji of Malwa inspired him to build the Vijay Stambh. In this battle, Rana Kumbha captured Sultan Mahmud Khilji and released him with honor. The Vijay Stambh, completed in 1448, stands as a monument to this victory.

Correct Answer: B. Eki Movement (Bhil Movement)

Motilal Tejawat led the Eki Movement (Bhil Movement) in the 1920s in southern Rajasthan, organizing the Bhil tribals against forced labor (begar), excessive taxation, and exploitation by landlords. The movement derived its name from 'Eki' meaning unity. He was forced into exile for 12 years due to British persecution.

Correct Answer: B. Marwar (Jodhpur)

The 'Jodhpur Rajya ki Khyat' is a series of historical chronicles documenting the history of the Rathore kingdom of Marwar (Jodhpur). Multiple authors contributed to these chronicles over centuries. Along with Muhnot Nainsi's works, these Khyats form the primary historical record of Marwar's political and social history.

Correct Answer: B. Jaipur Praja Mandal

Tikaram Paliwal was a prominent leader of the Jaipur Praja Mandal and played an important role in Rajasthan's freedom movement. He was among the first Chief Ministers of the early Rajasthan formations. He worked tirelessly for democratic governance in the princely state of Jaipur and served as the first elected CM of Rajasthan in 1952.

Correct Answer: D. Pratapgarh

The Pratapgarh princely state issued coins called 'Elachi' coins, named for their resemblance to cardamom (elaichi) pods. Various Rajput states minted their own coins with distinctive designs. Mewar coins were called 'Chittor ki Udayshahi', Jaipur's were 'Jhar-Shahi', and Jodhpur's were 'Vijayshahi' coins.

Correct Answer: B. Ajmer

The Rajputana Gazette was published from Ajmer, which served as the headquarters of the Rajputana Agency during the British period. Ajmer-Merwara was the only British-administered territory in Rajputana. The Gazette contained official notifications, orders, and news related to the princely states of Rajputana.

Correct Answer: B. Murder of Rana Kumbha (their father)

Rana Raimal defeated and killed his brother Udai Singh to avenge the murder of their father Rana Kumbha, who was assassinated by Udai Singh in 1468. Raimal ruled Mewar from 1473 to 1509 and restored stability to the kingdom. He was succeeded by his son Rana Sanga (Sangram Singh), who became one of Mewar's greatest rulers.

Correct Answer: C. 18th-19th century

The painted havelis of Shekhawati primarily date from the 18th and 19th centuries, built by wealthy Marwari merchants who made their fortunes in cities like Calcutta and Bombay. The region is called an 'open-air art gallery' due to the thousands of frescoed havelis in towns like Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Fatehpur, and Ramgarh.