History & Kingdoms — Set 4
Rajasthan GK · इतिहास और राज्य · Questions 31–40 of 200
Rao Bika, who founded Bikaner in 1488, belonged to which Rajput clan?
Correct Answer: C. Rathore
Rao Bika, a Rathore Rajput and son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur, founded Bikaner in 1488 in the Thar Desert region. He established an independent kingdom after leaving Jodhpur as he was not the eldest son. The Junagadh Fort in Bikaner was later built by his descendant Raja Rai Singh in 1593.
The Matsya Union, the first step in Rajasthan's integration, was formed on which date?
Correct Answer: A. 17 March 1948
The Matsya Union was formed on 17 March 1948 as the first stage of Rajasthan's integration. It comprised four princely states: Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli. Shobha Ram Kumawat became the first Chief Minister of the Matsya Union. It was later merged with the Greater Rajasthan Union in 1949.
Vigraharaja IV (Bisaldeo) of the Chauhan dynasty is known for building which famous structure?
Correct Answer: B. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra at Ajmer
Vigraharaja IV (Bisaldeo), who ruled the Chauhan kingdom of Ajmer in the 12th century, built a Sanskrit college (later converted into the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque by Qutb-ud-din Aibak). He was a great patron of literature and expanded the Chauhan kingdom significantly. His court poet Somadeva wrote 'Kirti Kaumudi'.
Which inscription is the most important source for the history of the Chauhan dynasty of Ajmer?
Correct Answer: A. Bijolia Rock Inscription
The Bijolia Rock Inscription (1170 AD) is the most important epigraphic source for the history of the Chauhan dynasty of Ajmer. It was composed by the Jain scholar Gunabhadra and provides the genealogy of the Chauhan rulers. The inscription is located at Bijolia in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan.
Maharana Pratap established his new capital at which place after losing Chittor?
Correct Answer: C. Chavand
After the Battle of Haldighati in 1576, Maharana Pratap established his capital at Chavand in the Aravalli Hills. Chavand served as the Mewar capital from 1585 to 1615. From here, Maharana Pratap carried on guerrilla warfare and eventually recovered most of Mewar's territory except Chittor, Mandalgarh, and Ajmer.
The Begun Peasant Movement of 1921 in Rajasthan was led by which leader?
Correct Answer: B. Motilal Tejawat
The Begun Peasant Movement (1921) in the Mewar region was led by Motilal Tejawat against the oppressive jagirdari system and excessive taxation. Tejawat organized the tribals and peasants of the Bhilwara area. The movement was brutally suppressed by the British at Neemsuch, where firing on a gathering killed many peasants.
Rana Kumbha composed which famous literary work on music?
Correct Answer: B. Sangeet Raja
Rana Kumbha (1433-1468) was not only a warrior but also a great scholar and patron of arts. He composed 'Sangeet Raja', a comprehensive treatise on music. He also wrote commentaries on Jayadeva's Gita Govinda and the Sangeet Ratnakar. He is credited with building 32 of the 84 forts in Mewar.
The Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) at Chittorgarh was built by which community?
Correct Answer: B. Jain merchants
The Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) at Chittorgarh was built by a Jain merchant named Jija (Jeeja) Bhagerwala in the 12th century. It is dedicated to Adinath (Rishabhdeva), the first Jain Tirthankara. The 22-meter tall tower is older than the Vijay Stambh and is adorned with Jain sculptures and images of the Tirthankaras.
Which Rajput state was the first to sign a subsidiary alliance treaty with the British in 1818?
Correct Answer: D. Kota
Kota was the first Rajput state to sign a treaty with the British East India Company on 26 December 1817, followed by other states in 1818. Udaipur signed on 13 January 1818, Jodhpur on 6 January 1818, and Jaipur on 2 April 1818. These treaties brought the Rajput states under British suzerainty.
Dadu Dayal, the famous saint of Rajasthan, established the Dadu Panth in which region?
Correct Answer: B. Sambhar-Naraina
Dadu Dayal (1544-1603) was a prominent saint who established the Dadu Panth in the Sambhar and Naraina area near Jaipur. He preached the path of devotion and rejected caste distinctions and ritualism. His followers compiled his verses in the 'Dadu Vanl'. He spent his final years at Naraina in Jaipur district.