Q51. At the Battle of Singoli, Rana Hammir decisively defeated the army of which Delhi Sultan?
Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power: RAS Prelims MCQs
119 RAS Prelims MCQs on how Rajput states resisted or cooperated with the central power cover the Arab, Turkish, Mughal, Maratha and British periods. The battles of Tarain and Haldighati, Akbar’s Rajput policy, the Rathore rebellion after Jaswant Singh and the subsidiary treaties of 1817 and 1818 all feature, and each question asks for the cause or consequence, not just the date.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q52. Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The Battle of Sarangpur (1437) was fought between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
Statement II: Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory in this battle.
Statement I: The Battle of Sarangpur (1437) was fought between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
Statement II: Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory in this battle.
Explanation
The Battle of Sarangpur in 1437 was a major military engagement where Rana Kumbha defeated the forces of Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa. To celebrate this significant victory and demonstrate the power of Mewar, Rana Kumbha commissioned the construction of the Vijay Stambha, or Tower of Victory, at Chittorgarh. This architectural masterpiece remains a symbol of Rajput military prowess and artistic excellence.
Q53. Consider the following statements regarding the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa:
I. The Rajput confederacy completely disintegrated.
II. Rana Sanga was poisoned by his own nobles who opposed resuming the war against Babur.
III. Babur assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’.
IV. The Mughal empire established unquestioned dominance over Northern India.
V. Mewar immediately accepted Mughal suzerainty.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Rajput confederacy completely disintegrated.
II. Rana Sanga was poisoned by his own nobles who opposed resuming the war against Babur.
III. Babur assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’.
IV. The Mughal empire established unquestioned dominance over Northern India.
V. Mewar immediately accepted Mughal suzerainty.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
After the Battle of Khanwa, the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga disintegrated as a major political force. Babur consolidated his power and assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’ to mark his victory over the non-Muslim coalition. While Mewar did not immediately submit to the Mughals, the death of Rana Sanga shortly after the battle removed the most significant internal threat to Babur.
Q54. Find the odd one out among the following Rajput states that accepted Akbar’s suzerainty at the Nagaur Darbar in 1570:
Explanation
In 1570, Akbar held a grand darbar at Nagaur to assert his suzerainty over the Rajput states.
Q55. What was the primary reason Maharana Pratap was compelled to leave the battlefield of Haldighati?
Explanation
During the height of the Battle of Haldighati, Maharana Pratap was surrounded by Mughal troops and faced imminent danger. His loyal noble commanders, recognizing that his survival was essential for the continuation of the struggle for Mewar’s independence, urged him to leave the field. Following their advice, Pratap retreated into the hills, allowing him to live and continue his resistance through guerrilla warfare.
Q56. Match List I: (Place related to Maharana Pratap) with List II: (Significance) and select the correct answer.
| Place related to Maharana Pratap | Significance |
|---|---|
| A. Gogunda | i. Site of his coronation |
| B. Dewair | ii. The "Marathon of Mewar" |
| C. Chawand | iii. His final capital where he died |
| D. Kumbhalgarh | iv. Birthplace of Maharana Pratap |
Explanation
Maharana Pratap’s life is marked by several significant locations in Mewar. Gogunda was the site of his coronation, while Kumbhalgarh was his birthplace. The Battle of Dewair is often called the "Marathon of Mewar" due to his successful resurgence against the Mughals. Finally, Chawand served as his last capital and the place where he passed away in 1597, never having surrendered.
Q57. Which of the following statements about Mirza Raja Jai Singh’s service to the Mughals is incorrect?
Explanation
Mirza Raja Jai Singh was a premier general who served the Mughal Empire with great distinction under Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. His most famous achievement was the successful campaign against Shivaji, leading to the Treaty of Purandar. Unlike some other Rajput nobles, he remained a loyal servant of the crown and never rebelled against Aurangzeb, eventually dying while on imperial duty.
Q58. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar provided shelter to Ajit Singh of Marwar.
Reason (R): Raj Singh wanted to forge a united Rajput alliance against the religious bigotry and expansionist policies of Aurangzeb.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar provided shelter to Ajit Singh of Marwar.
Reason (R): Raj Singh wanted to forge a united Rajput alliance against the religious bigotry and expansionist policies of Aurangzeb.
Explanation
Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar provided refuge to the infant Ajit Singh of Marwar as part of a strategic and moral defiance of Aurangzeb. He aimed to unite the Rajput states against the Emperor’s increasingly intolerant policies, such as the destruction of temples and the imposition of Jizya. This alliance between Mewar and Marwar formed a significant front against Mughal imperial overreach.
Q59. Consider the following statements about the Battle of Rajmahal (1747):
I. It was fought between Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh for the throne of Jaipur.
II. Madho Singh was supported by a coalition including Mewar, Kota, and the Marathas.
III. Ishwari Singh lost the battle and was killed in action.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was fought between Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh for the throne of Jaipur.
II. Madho Singh was supported by a coalition including Mewar, Kota, and the Marathas.
III. Ishwari Singh lost the battle and was killed in action.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Battle of Rajmahal in 1747 was a succession conflict between the sons of Sawai Jai Singh, Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh. Madho Singh was supported by a large coalition that included the Marathas and the Maharana of Mewar. Despite this formidable opposition, Ishwari Singh emerged victorious in this particular engagement, though the succession struggle and Maratha interference continued to plague Jaipur.
Q60. Which Rajput state was the first to conclude a comprehensive Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British in 1817?
Explanation
Karauli was the first Rajput state to enter into a comprehensive Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British in November 1817. This marked the beginning of a new era where Rajput states traded their external sovereignty for British protection. Following Karauli, other states like Kota and Jodhpur signed similar treaties, leading to the establishment of British paramountcy over almost all of Rajputana by 1818.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq |
| 52 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 53 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 54 | (b) Mewar |
| 55 | (d) His nobles urged him to retreat when he was surrounded. |
| 56 | (a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| 57 | (c) He rebelled against Aurangzeb and declared the independence of Amber. |
| 58 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 59 | (a) I and II only |
| 60 | (b) Karauli |
Key facts from Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
- The First Battle of Tarain in 1191 followed Muhammad Ghori’s capture of Tabarhind (Bhatinda); the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 broke Chauhan power.
- Akbar’s Rajput policy was built on loyal alliances, and his principle of Sulh-i-Kul meant universal peace and tolerance.
- At Haldighati, Jhala Bida wore Maharana Pratap’s royal insignia to draw attention away from him.
- The death of Jaswant Singh of Marwar at Jamrud in 1678 started a long Rathore rebellion against the Mughals.
- The Hurda Conference of 1734 aimed to unite Rajput rulers against the Marathas.
- Karauli was the first state to sign a subsidiary alliance with the British, in 1817; Sirohi was the last.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power?
This page has 119 practice MCQs on Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What triggered the First Battle of Tarain?
Muhammad Ghori’s capture of the fortress of Tabarhind (Bhatinda) in 1191. Prithviraj Chauhan marched to recover it and met Ghori at Tarain, where the Chauhan forces won the first battle before losing the second in 1192.
Which state first signed a subsidiary alliance with the British in Rajputana?
Karauli, in 1817. The other states followed over the next few years, and Sirohi was the last of the Rajputana states to sign. The treaties placed the states under British protection and paramountcy.
What was the Hurda Conference?
A meeting of Rajput rulers at Hurda in 1734, held to unite them against the growing Maratha incursions. The meeting showed the wish for a common front, though the unity did not last and Maratha pressure continued.