Madhya Pradesh : An introduction

11. Who was the original founder of Bhopal State? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Dost Mohammad Khan
(b) Nawab Hamidullah Khan
(c) Nar Mohammad Khan
(d) Yasin Mohammad Khan

Correct Answer: (a) Dost Mohammad Khan

Solution: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.

12. Mandla was the capital of - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Scindias
(b) Holkars
(c) Gonds
(d) Parmaras

Correct Answer: (c) Gonds

Solution: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.

13. Who founded the Kingdom of Gwalior? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Madhav Rao Scindji
(b) Baji Rao Scindia
(c) Mahadji Scindia
(d) Jowaji Rao Scindia.

Correct Answer: (c) Mahadji Scindia

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

14. Where was the Capital of Raja Veersingh Dev? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Bandhavgarh
(b) Gahora
(c) Narrow Ki Gardhi
(d) Garha Mandala

Correct Answer: (b) Gahora

Solution:Gahora was the capital of Raja Veersingh Dev. He was a Bundela Rajput Chief and the ruler of the Kingdom of Orchha. Veersingh Dev is said to be one of the persons responsible for the murder of Abul Fazal on the instruction of rebel prince Salim.

15. Consider the following statements. [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

I. Mandu is in Dhar District.

II. Hindola Mahal is in Mandu.

Select the correct answer on the basis of above statements.

(a) Only I is true
(b) Only II is true
(c) Both are false
(d) Both are true

Correct Answer: (d) Both are true

Solution:Mandu (Mandav) is located in Malwa regn (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

16. With whom among the following 'Mandu' is associated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Jiwaji Rao
(b) Rani Roopmati
(c) Allauddin Khan
(d) Jhalkari Bai

Correct Answer: (b) Rani Roopmati

Solution: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

17. Who said that "Victory of Mandu was the key of Victory of South"? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Malik Kafur
(b) Sheetal Dev
(c) Enulmulk Multani
(d) Amir Khusro

Correct Answer: (d) Amir Khusro

Solution:"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.