History & Kingdoms — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. One arm, one eye, and had 80 wounds

Rana Sanga (Sangram Singh) lost one arm and one eye and had approximately 80 wounds on his body from various battles before the Battle of Khanwa. Despite these injuries, he led a grand Rajput confederacy against Babur in 1527. His valor earned him the title 'Hindupat' (defender of Hindus) and he was considered the last Rajput king to dream of a united Hindu empire.

Correct Answer: B. Shekhawat (branch of Kachwaha)

The Shekhawati region was ruled by the Shekhawat clan, a branch of the Kachwaha Rajputs, founded by Rao Shekha Ji in the 15th century. The region includes Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and parts of Churu districts. Shekhawati is famous for its elaborately painted havelis (mansions) built by wealthy Marwari merchants in the 18th-19th centuries.

Correct Answer: A. Chauhan (Deora)

Sirohi was ruled by the Deora branch of the Chauhan Rajputs. The kingdom was established in 1311 AD by Rao Lumba, a descendant of the Chauhan dynasty. Mount Abu, the famous hill station, was part of the Sirohi princely state. Sirohi was one of the last states to accede to the Indian Union in 1950.

Correct Answer: B. Mewar

Vir Vinod is a comprehensive historical text about the Mewar dynasty, written by Kaviraj Shyamaldas in the 19th century under the patronage of Maharana Sajjan Singh. Published in four volumes, it traces the complete history of Mewar from its legendary beginnings to the 19th century. It is considered one of the most authoritative sources on Mewar history.

Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan separated Kota from Bundi in 1631 and gave it to Rao Madho Singh as an independent kingdom as a reward for his military services. Madho Singh was the son of the Bundi ruler Rao Ratan Singh. Kota later became one of the important princely states in Rajputana under Hada Chauhan rule.

Correct Answer: B. 'For a handful of millet I would have lost Hindustan'

After the Battle of Sumel/Sammel (1544) against Rao Maldeo of Marwar, Sher Shah Suri reportedly said, 'For a handful of millet (bajra), I would have lost the empire of Hindustan.' This acknowledged the fierce Rajput resistance he faced despite winning the battle through treachery. The Rajput generals Jaita and Kumpa fought to the death.

Correct Answer: B. Second Battle of Tarain (1192)

Prithviraj Chauhan III was defeated and captured by Muhammad of Ghor in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192. Muhammad of Ghor returned with a larger army of 120,000 mounted men and used superior tactics. This battle was a turning point in Indian history as it led to the establishment of Muslim rule in northern India.

Correct Answer: B. Alauddin Khilji

The Kanhadde Prabandh, written by Padmanabha in the 15th century, describes the heroic defense of Jalore Fort by Kanhadadeva Chauhan against the forces of Alauddin Khilji in 1311 AD. Kanhadadeva and his son Veeramadeva fought bravely but were defeated after a prolonged siege. It is an important literary source for medieval Rajasthan history.

Correct Answer: C. 1597

Maharana Pratap died on 19 January 1597 at Chavand at the age of 56 due to injuries sustained during a hunting accident. Before his death, he had recovered most of Mewar's territory except Chittor, Mandalgarh, and Ajmer. Even his rival Emperor Akbar is said to have expressed sorrow upon hearing of Pratap's death.

Correct Answer: A. Muhnot Nainsi

Muhnot Nainsi (1610-1670) was the Diwan (prime minister) of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur and wrote the 'Nainsi ri Khyat', a historical chronicle of Rajasthan. It is considered the most comprehensive medieval historical work on Rajputana and covers the history, genealogy, and geography of various Rajput kingdoms. He also wrote 'Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat'.