Historical Scenario

Dost Mohammad Khan was the original founder of Bhopal state. He was an Afghan adventurer. Dost Mohammad Khan founded this princely state in 1724. Bhopal was the second largest Muslim principality of British Empire. Bhopal is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Mandla (Garha Mandla) was the capital of Gond kingdom. Mandla district is situated in the east part of Madhya Pradesh. It is located near Jabalpur.

Gwalior kingdom was established by Ranoji Scindia in 18th century under Maratha Federation. However Gwalior came to prominence in central India under Mahadji Scindia. Thus, option (c) is the closest answer.

Gahora was the capital of Raja Veersingh Dev. He was a Bundela Rajput Chief and the ruler of the Kingdom of Or- chha. Veersingh Dev is said to be one of the persons respon- sible for the murder of Abul Fazal on the instruction of rebel prince Salim.

Mandu (Mandav) is located in Malwa region (Dhar district) of Madhya Pradesh. Hindola Mahal is in Mandu. Hindola Mahal - meaning swinging palace is so named due to its sloping sidewalls. The Hindola Mahal might have been constructed during the reign of Hushang Shah.

Mandu (The city of Joy) is situated in Malwa region (Dhar district) of Madhya Pradesh. Rani Roopmati's Mandapa is located here. The tomb of Bazbahadur and Rani Roopmati is situated in Sarangpur (Malwa) in middle of a pond.

"Victory of Mandu was the key of Victory of South", this statement was said by great poet and Historian Amir Khusro. This statement was said in the context of Mandu being one of the strategic locations and important Kingdom during his era.

Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) situated between two artificial lakes, this two-storied architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a ship floating in water. Built by Sultan Ghiyas- ud-din-Khalji, it served as a harem for the sultan. This is The Water Palace shown in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1832 together with a poetical illustration by Letitia Elizabeth Landon.

Bodhan Doua was commander (senapati) of Shahgarh king Bakhatwali shah.

Gujari Mahal was built by Raja Man Singh for his wife Mrignayani. The palace has been converted into an museum in 1922 by archaeology department. The decision to establish a museum was taken in 1914. It is located in the Gwalior fort and established in 15th century. It has evidence about the life of Tansen, the great musician of 15th century.