Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Alauddin Husain Shah

• The famous Saint Chaitanya of Bengal was a contemporary of Alauddin Husain Shah.
• Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 - 1534) was a Vedic spiritual leader.
• He founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
• Chaitanya was the advocator for the Vaishnava school of Bhakti yoga.
• He is revered as Krishna.
• He popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra.
• He composed the Siksastakam (eight devotional prayers) in Sanskrit.

The correct answer is Alwar.

• Neemuchana known as second Jallianwala massacre is situated in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The Neemuchana massacre of 14th May 1925 is a terrifying example of how ruthlessly and inhumanly an Indian state under British protection could deal with its agriculturists’ agitation for a genuine cause.
• It was the culmination of an ongoing confrontation between the Darbar and the present agitator in Bansoor and Thanagazi Nizamats of the Alwar state.
• Many people believe to have been killed and many more injured among the protestors at Neemuchna.
• The Neemuchana massacre is called the Jallianwala massacre of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Neemuchna Farmer Movement took place during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar.
  • The reason was an increase in fine rates.
• On 14th May 1925, Farmers of Alwar Organised a Kisan Sabha in Nimuchna Village of Alwar to protest against the increase of fines.
• The Royal Army of Alwar fired on this gathering killing more than 800 farmers. Gandhiji described this massacre as the Second Dyershahi.

The correct answer is Mahavamsa

• History of Buddhist Snaga which is a part of Mahavamsa contains text about Ashoka.
• Mahavamsa is written in the form of poem, which is divided into 4 parts. 

Ashoka:

• Ashoka is referred as Buddhsakya in Maski Inscription and Dharmakosa in his Sarnath Inscription.
• He was known as Devampiya i.e. beloved oof Goda, and as Piyadassi i.e. of pleasing appearance.
• Ashoka believed in the policy of Dhamma.
• Ashoka's visit to Lumbini and exemption of Lumbini from tax was mentioned in Rumminidei Pillar Inscription.
• The Kandhar Inscription speaks about the success of his policy with the hunters and fishermen.
• Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription: It mentions that Ashoka increased the height of the stupa of Buddha Konakamana to its double size.

🔑 Key Points

• Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.
• He is credited with writing the 'Charaka Samhita', a foundational text of Ayurveda, earning him the title 'Father of Indian Medicine'.

The correct answer is Sawai Jai Singh.

• Sawai Jai Singh translated the Euclid text 'Elements of Geometry in Sanskrit'.
  • He was the son of Vishnu Singh.
  • The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb gave him the title of Sawai.
  • He gave his support to the Mughal emperor Azam in the Jajau war.
  • He participated in the Debari Pact.
  • He built Jantar Mantar in Jaipur in 1728 AD.
  • He founded the city of Jaipur in 1727 AD.
  • He defeated Abhay Singh of Marwar in the Gangwana battle in 1741 AD.
  • Jai Singh Karika text was written by himself.

Key Points

Jantar Mantar

Additional Information

• Ishwari Singh-
  • ​He was the son of Sawai Jai Singh, who became the ruler in 1743 AD.
  • According to the Debari agreement, Madho Singh was about to become the first king, so Madho Singh revolted against Ishwari Singh.
  • He fought the battle of Rajmahal against his brother Madho Singh I in 1747 AD and defeated Madho Singh, on this occasion he built Sargasuli (Isherlat) in Jaipur.
  • He also fought the battle of Bagru with Madho Singh I, Malhar Rao Holkar, Umaid Singh, and Durjan Shal in August 1747 AD and lost this battle.
  • He defeated the army of Ahmad Shah Abdali in the Manpur war in 1748 AD.
  • He committed suicide by jumping from Isherlat in 1750 AD along with his three queens.
• Mansingh I-
  • He was the son of Bhagwantdas.
  • His first coronation was happened in Patna, while his second coronation happened in Amer.
  • He was one of the Navratans of Akbar.
  • The Mughal emperor Akbar gave him the titles of Farzand and Raja.
  • He also received seven thousand Mansabdari from the Akbar.
  • He firstly went for the Ranthambhore campaign in 1569 AD with Akbar.
  • He was the chief commander of Akbar in the Haldighati battle.
• Jagat Singh II-
  • He became ruler after Sawai Pratap Singh.
  • He fought the Gingoli battle with the Jodhpur state due to the Krishna kumari marriage dispute.
  • He did a treaty with the East India Company in 1818 AD.