History & Kingdoms — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. Rawal Mulraj

Rawal Mulraj of the Bhati dynasty defended Jaisalmer against Alauddin Khilji's forces around 1295-1310 AD. The siege of Jaisalmer resulted in Johar being performed by the Rajput women. Jaisalmer's strategic location on the western border made it a frequent target of invasions from Sindh and Central Asia.

Correct Answer: B. Sisodias of Mewar

The Ekling Ji (Eklingji) temple near Udaipur, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the tutelary deity of the Sisodia rulers of Mewar. The temple was originally built by Bappa Rawal in the 8th century at Kailashpuri (Nagda). The rulers of Mewar considered themselves as 'Diwan' (chief minister) of Ekling Ji, who was the real king.

Correct Answer: C. Awwa revolt (Auwa)

Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa led one of the fiercest revolts in Rajputana during the 1857 uprising in the Marwar region. He defeated the British Political Agent Captain Mason and killed him, hanging his head on the fort gates of Auwa. The revolt was eventually suppressed by a large British force.

Correct Answer: B. Maharana Raj Singh I

The Rajprashasti inscription (1676 AD) was composed by Ranchhod Bhatt under Maharana Raj Singh I of Mewar and is inscribed on 25 marble slabs at Rajsamand Lake. It is the world's longest stone inscription and provides the complete genealogy of the Mewar dynasty. The Rajsamand Lake was built by Raj Singh I to provide relief during a famine.

Correct Answer: B. Man Singh I of Amber

Man Singh I of Amber, as a close ally and general of Emperor Akbar, introduced Mughal architectural elements into Rajasthani architecture. He built the magnificent Amber Fort (Amer Palace) blending Rajput and Mughal styles. The Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) within Amber Fort is a prime example of this Indo-Mughal architectural fusion.

Correct Answer: B. Mina revolt of 1821

The Mina (Meena) revolt of 1821 was led by tribal leaders against the oppressive policies of the Jaipur state and the British. The Minas were the original inhabitants of the eastern Rajasthan region and resisted the Criminal Tribes Act imposed on them by the British. They were branded as a criminal tribe, leading to widespread resentment and revolts.

Correct Answer: B. Jayanaka

Prithviraj Vijay was written by Jayanaka, a Kashmiri poet in the court of Prithviraj Chauhan III. Unlike the more famous Prithviraj Raso by Chand Bardai, Prithviraj Vijay is considered more historically reliable as it was written in Sanskrit during Prithviraj's lifetime. It describes the early career and military campaigns of Prithviraj Chauhan.

Correct Answer: B. Jahangir

Maharana Amar Singh I of Mewar signed the Treaty of 1615 with Mughal Emperor Jahangir, mediated by Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan). This ended decades of Mewar's resistance against the Mughals. Under the treaty, Mewar accepted Mughal suzerainty but with dignity, as the Maharana himself did not have to attend the Mughal court.

Correct Answer: B. Ajayraj Chauhan

Ajmer was founded by Ajayraj Chauhan (also known as Ajaydeva) in the 7th century AD (approximately 1113 AD according to some sources). He built the Ajayameru (Ajmer) fort on the Taragarh Hill. Ajmer became the capital of the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty and later became an important center during Mughal rule.

Correct Answer: B. Ajayraj Chauhan

The Taragarh Fort (Star Fort) at Ajmer was built by Ajayraj Chauhan, the founder of Ajmer, in the early 12th century. It is situated on a steep hill 870 feet above sea level. The fort is considered one of the oldest hill forts in India and later served as a strategic military base for various rulers including the Mughals.