Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Abbas Khan Sarwani.

• The Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi tells us about the history of Sher Shah.
• It is dated around 1580 CE.
• It is compiled by Abbas Khan Sarwani
  • He was a Waqia-Navis under Emperor Akbar.
  • It provides detailed documentation about Sher Shah's administration.

Additional Information

• Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh was wriiten by Sujan Rai Khatri.
  • It is in the Persian language.
• Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by Ishwardas Nagar.
• Siyar-ul-Mutakhkherin is a historical work by Sayyid Ghulam Husain Tabatabai.

The correct answer is Kachchi Ghodi.

• In Rajasthan, the Kutchi Ghodi dance is performed only by men.
  • Only men dressed in dhoti-kurta and turban and riding an elaborately decorated dummy horse perform this dance, which is a symbol of chivalry and bravery.
  • Kutchi Ghodi is one of the most popular folk genres that depict the stories of the local bandits of the region through dance and music.
  • The rhythm of the dance is defined by flute music and drumming, and dancers typically enchant fights using swords to complement the rhythm.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Pali.

• Bullet Baba temple is in the ​Pali district of Rajasthan.

Key Points

• This temple is also known as Om Banna, or, Bullet Baba temple.
• It is dedicated to a motorcycle (Royal Bullet) of Om Banna.
• Located on the Pali-Jodhpur highway, near Chotila village.
• This shrine is named after Om Banna (Om Singh Rathore) who met an accident.
• His bullet bike reappeared on the same spot two-three times from police custody.
• Hundreds of devotees come here every day with their vehicles to pray for their safe journey.

Additional Information ​​

• Banna is an honorary token of respect used for Rajputs.
• The motorcycle is Royal Enfield Bullet with number plate RNJ 7773.
• It is believed that Om Banna helps distressed travellers.
• People offer flowers, liquor, coconut, red thread, and sweets.
• An everlasting flame is kept at the spot.

The correct answer is Mewat Region.

Key Points

• Ratwai Dance:
  • It is a dance form that is popular in the Mewat region.
  • It is performed primarily during the rainy season.
  • It is also very popular in Gurugram and Firozpur-Jhirka town of Nuh district.
  • Sarangi, (a traditional chordophones instrument) which is available in various ranges is one of the most commonly used folk instruments.
  • The Sindhi Sarangi, Gujaratan Jogia, Surinda, and Chikara belong to this family.
  • Flutes are also very popular in Rajasthani folk music.
  • One of them is Peli, which is a short flute, Ratwai another of this family is used for a high pitch.

The correct answer is Kishangarh School.

Key Points

• Kishangarh School:
  • It is a substyle of the Marwar School of painting.
  • This school of painting is famous for the paintings of Bani Thani painted by Nihalchand in the form of Radha during the period of Maharaja Sawant Singh.
  • Sita Ram, Badan Singh, and Nanak Ram painters were associated Kishangarh school of Painting.

Additional Information

• Jodhpur School:
  • It was started during the reign of Rao Maldeo.
  • The wall paintings consisting of pictures of the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana were painted in the Chokhela Palace.
  • During the reign of Maharaja Sur Singh, the paintings of Dhola Maru and Bhagwat Puran were painted.
• Bikaner School:
  • It is a substyle of the Marwar School of painting.
  • It reached its heights of development during the period of Anup Singh (1669-1698 AD).
  • Ali Raza, Hisam-Ud-din Usta (Padma Shri award in 1986) were associated with the Bikaner School of Paintings.
• Nathdwara School:
  • It is a substyle of the Mewar School of painting.
  • the Pichwai paintings i.e the painting of the place of Lord Krishna on the screen of cloth kept in the backside of the statue of Lord Krishna are the basic features of the Nathdwara subclass.
  • There is a Supremacy of banana trees in the painting.