Historical Scenario (Rajasthan)

21. Where was the headquarter of Shekhawati Brigade located ? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Jhunjhunu
(b) Fatehpur
(c) Sikar
(d) Khetri

Correct Answer: (a) Jhunjhunu

Solution:From 1836 to 1842 Shekhawati Brigade was head quartered at Jhujhunu during the British period.

22. The Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti came to Rajasthan during the reign of : [R.A.S/R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) Maharana Pratap Singh
(b) Rana Sanga
(c) Rana Kumba
(d) Prithviraj Chauhan

Correct Answer: (d) Prithviraj Chauhan

Solution:Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti came to Ajmer in 1190 during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan II and lived here till his death.

23. The Saints named Bakhnaji, Sant Das Ji, Jagannath Das and Madho Das were associated with which of the following Sect? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Dadu Panth
(b) Laldasi Sect
(c) Jasnathi Sect
(d) Ramsnehi Sect

Correct Answer: (a) Dadu Panth

Solution:The saints named Bakhnaji, Sant Das Ji, Jagannath Das and Madho Das were associated with Dadu Panth.

24. The first Chauhan state of Rajasthan was [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Ajmer
(b) Ranthambhor
(c) Harauti
(d) Nadol

Correct Answer: (a) Ajmer

Solution:First Chauhan Kingdom of Rajasthan was Ajaymeru presently known as Ajmer.

25. Shri Ajayapal was the founder of — [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Alwar
(b) Bharatpur
(c) Ajmer
(d) Chittorgarh

Correct Answer: (c) Ajmer

Solution:King Ajaypal Chauhan established Ajmer in the 7th century. Gradually, it emerged as a power centre.

26. The clan of Rajputs who ruled the princely state of Jaipur was : [R.A.S/R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) Sisodias
(b) Kachhwaha
(c) Rathors
(d) Hadas

Correct Answer: (b) Kachhwaha

Solution:Kachhwaha Rajput Sawai Jai Singh II (1699-1744) established Jaipur in the year 1727. It's capital was Amber.

27. “Mundiyar ri Khyat” is about— [R.A.S/R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

(a) Chauhans of Sirohi
(b) Hadas of Bundi
(c) Sisodias of Mewar
(d) Rathores of Marwar

Correct Answer: (d) Rathores of Marwar

Solution:Mundiyar ri Khyat is also known as Rathore ri Khyat and is written by Author Dayaldas, it is a historical literature in Rajasthan.

28. Which ruler defeated Gurjara — [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Prabhakar Vardhan
(b) RajyaVardhan
(c) Harshvardhan
(d) Shashank

Correct Answer: (a) Prabhakar Vardhan

Solution:Harshvardhan's father Prabhakar Vardhan defeated Gurjaras. Harsh Vardhan thus became the only ruler of Vardhan dynasty to rule over most part of Rajasthan.

29. The revolutionary, who was convicted in the Mahant Pyarelal Murder case [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Zorawar Singh
(b) Shyamji Krishna Varma
(c) Kesari Singh Barhat
(d) Vijay Singh Pathik

Correct Answer: (c) Kesari Singh Barhat

Solution:

Kesari Singh Barhat was convicted in the Mahant Pyarelal Murder case. He was sentenced for 20 years of imprisonment in this case. Giuseppe Mazzini was his political mentor.

30. Who founded 'Veer Bharat Samaj'? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Jorawar Singh Barhat
(b) Gokul Dwara Asava
(c) Master Adityendra
(d) Vijay Singh Pathik

Correct Answer: (d) Vijay Singh Pathik