Question Discussion & Solution

Mohenjo-Daro lies on the bank of the Indus river in the Larkana district of Sindh Province of Pakistan.

Key Points

• It was discovered by Mr. R D Banerji in 1922 and it was designated as UNESCO's World heritage site in 1980.
• It is among the world's oldest sites of settlements in ancient times and it is the largest site of settlement in Indus Valley Civilisation.
• A large Building with a massive wooden superstructure which seemed to be Great Granary(Grain Storage Bays) was discovered by Sir Mortimer Wheeler as well as the large public bath was also discovered nearby and called Great Bath.

The correct answer is Lakha Singh.

• Rao Lakha Singh was one of the most successful Maharanas.
• He extended his dominions by the subjugation of Merwara and the destruction of its chief stronghold, Beratgarh, on the ruins of which he founded Badnore.
• It was in this time that the tins and silver Mines of Jawar were discovered in the country conquered from the Bhils by his father.
• He rebuilt the palaces and temples destroyed by Alauddin Khalji, excavated reservoirs and lakes, raised immense ramparts to dam their waters, and constructed a number of forts.

​Additional Information

• Rana Kumbha:
  • ​Rana Kumbha after consolidating his rule started a campaign to conquer the neighbouring states.
  • He conquered Sambhar, Ajmer and Ranthambore amongst other regions.
  • He also subjugated the Rajput states of Dungarpur, Bundi and Kotah.
  • These states had previously paid tribute to the Sultans of Malwa and Gujarat resulting in hostilities between Mewar and the Sultans.
  • Kumbha would further interfere in the politics of Nagaur finally resulting in an all-out war between Mewar and the Sultanates

Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of the Jains.

• He was born to King Nabhi Raja and Queen Marudevi at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku clan.
• Mahavira (6th century bce) was the last Tirthankara to appear.

• Lothal is one of the places of Indus Valley Civilization located presently in India.
• It is located near Saragwala, a village in the Ahmedabad district of the state Gujarat.
• The word Lothal means “the mount of the dead”.

The correct answer is Vidhisha.

• Coin of the Kushan Empire was found in Vidisha.

Key Points

• It was the Kushan emperor, Vima Kadphises who introduced the first gold coin in India.
  • Kujula Kadphises established the Kushan dynasty in 78AD.
  • Vima Kadphises, grandson of Kujula Kadphises made Kushan a paramount empire.
  • Vidhisha was known as Besnagar in ancient history.
  • The ruins of Vidisha were discovered by Alexander Cunningham in 1874-1875.

Additional Information

• Jabalpur is one of the most important cities of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Historically, it was a center of the Kalachuri and Rajgond dynasties.
  • The city developed a syncretic culture influenced by intermittent Mughal and Maratha reigns.
  • Gun Carriage Factory is situated in Jabalpur. Indigenously developed Dhanush artillery/Howitzer system is developed in Jabalpur.
  • Ordinance Factory and Vehicle factory is also situated in Jabalpur.
• Shahdol district was named after one Shahdolwa Ahir of Sohagpur village.
  • Shahdol is a district of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It became a division on 15^th August 2003.
  • The old name of Shahdol was Matsya Raj or Virat in the name of great king Maharaja Virat of Baghel dynasty, Rewa.
  • Minerals found in the district are coal, fire clay, ochers, and marble.
  • District Shahdol is the only uranium producer in Madhya Pradesh state.
• Harda is a district place in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It was declared a district in 1998.
  • Harda has a history connected with Mughal, Peshwa, and Scindia dynasties.