History & Kingdoms — Set 13

Correct Answer: B. Ibrahim Lodi

The Battle of Khatoli (1518) was fought between Rana Sanga of Mewar and Sultan Ibrahim Lodi of Delhi. Rana Sanga won a decisive victory and captured Ibrahim Lodi's commanders. This was one of the battles that established Rana Sanga as the most powerful ruler in northern India before his defeat at Khanwa by Babur in 1527.

Correct Answer: B. Solanki (Chalukya) ministers Vimal Shah and Tejpal

The Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu were built between the 11th and 13th centuries by ministers of the Solanki (Chalukya) dynasty of Gujarat. The Vimal Vasahi temple (1031 AD) was built by minister Vimal Shah, and the Luna Vasahi temple (1230 AD) by brothers Vastupal and Tejpal. They are renowned for their extraordinary marble carvings.

Correct Answer: B. Establishing responsible government in princely states

The Praja Mandal movement in Rajasthan aimed at establishing responsible and democratic government in the princely states. Various Praja Mandals were formed across Rajputana including Mewar Praja Mandal, Jaipur Praja Mandal, Jodhpur Praja Mandal, and others. They demanded civil liberties, constitutional reforms, and an end to arbitrary rule by the princes.

Correct Answer: C. Conflict with the Sultan of Gujarat

Rao Satal of Mewar (1473) briefly ruled and fought against the Sultan of Gujarat. However, his reign was short. He was the grandson of Rana Kumbha through his son Raimal. The real significance of his period was the transition of power that eventually led to Rana Sanga's ascension to the throne of Mewar.

Correct Answer: A. Udaipur

Rajsamand District was carved out of Udaipur District on 10 April 1991. It is named after the Rajsamand Lake built by Maharana Raj Singh I. The district includes historically important places like Kumbhalgarh, Haldighati, and Nathdwara (famous for the Shrinathji temple). It is part of the Mewar region of Rajasthan.

Correct Answer: C. Tatya Tope via Awwa

The Erinpura military revolt on 21 August 1857 saw the Jodhpur Legion sepoys revolt and march towards Awwa to join Thakur Kushal Singh's rebellion against the British. The sepoys joined forces with Kushal Singh and fought against the British troops. This was one of the significant military revolts in Rajputana during the 1857 uprising.

Correct Answer: B. Lord Krishna (Yadav lineage)

The Bhati Rajputs claim descent from Lord Krishna through the Yadav lineage, making them Chandravanshi (Lunar dynasty) Rajputs. According to their genealogical traditions, they trace their ancestry through the Bhatti clan of the Yadavas. They established the kingdom of Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert and ruled it for centuries.

Correct Answer: D. Sirohi

Sirohi was the last Rajput princely state to accede to the Indian Union in January 1950. Mount Abu, which was part of Sirohi, was initially kept as a separate entity but was later merged with Rajasthan. The delay was due to the location of Mount Abu, which the Bombay government also claimed, and its use as the AGG's summer headquarters.

Correct Answer: B. 1919

Vijay Singh Pathik founded the Rajasthan Seva Sangh in 1919 at Wardha to coordinate peasant movements and freedom struggle activities across Rajputana. The organization worked to unite various peasant movements like the Bijolia Movement under a common platform. It was supported by Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement.

Correct Answer: B. Bani Thani

The Kishangarh school of miniature painting is world-famous for the 'Bani Thani' painting by artist Nihal Chand (c. 1750). The painting depicts an idealized woman with elongated eyes, thin lips, and a pointed nose, often called the 'Indian Mona Lisa'. It was painted during the reign of Raja Savant Singh, who was a devoted Krishna bhakt.