Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Mewar.

• Mewar did NOT establish matrimonial relations with the Mughals.

Additional Information

Some important matrimonial relations of Rajputs with the Mughals as follow-

The correct answer is Ajmer.

Key Points

• Ajmer-Merwara was the Union Territory in Rajasthan before integration.
  • Ajmer was a separate state within India from 1950 to 1956 as the capital of India.
  • The state of Ajmer was formed in 1950 from the territory of the erstwhile province of Ajmer-Merwara, which became a province of the Indian Union on 15 August 1947.

Additional Information

• Udaipur / Mewar was the oldest princely state of Rajasthan.
• Jodhpur (Marwar) is the largest princely state of Rajasthan by area.
• Karauli (November 15, 1817) was the first princely state that had a treaty with the British.
  • ​Kota Principality (December 1817) was the Second Princely State that had a treaty with the British.
  • Sirohi (September 1823) was the last principality of Rajasthan that had a treaty with the British.

The correct answer is All the above.

Additional Information 

• In 1927, the All India States People’s Conference was held in Bombay after which the congress allowed people from the different Princely States to join the party and the Indian Freedom Struggle.
• In 1927 itself, the Akhil Bhartiya Desi Rajya Lok Parishad or All India Native States Public Council was established in Bombay and Vijay Singh Pathik became its chairperson.
• In Rajasthan, Rajputana Desi Lok Parishad or Rajputana Native States Public Council was established.
• These councils laid the foundation for the Praja Mandal movement in Rajasthan.
• Nature of the Praja Mandal Movements:
  • The people of Praja Mandal fought against Feudalism and colonialism.
  • The people of the Praja Mandal movement fought against their feudal princes and the British administration simultaneously for their rights.
  • The main demand of the Praja Mandal movements was democratic (fundamental) rights.

🔑 Key Points

• Maharana Pratap of Mewar is celebrated for his relentless resistance against the Mughal Empire, particularly Emperor Akbar.
• He fought the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 against the Mughal forces led by Man Singh I.

The correct answer is Khilji.

Important Points

•  Hence the Khilji Dynasty ruled for the shortest.

Additional Information

• Lodhi dynasty from 1451 to 1526 AD (75 Year).
• Longest duration-Tughlaq Dynasty.
• Shortest duration-Khilji Dynasty.