Q381. Rana Kumbha erected the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory over:
Rajasthan History, Art and Culture: RAS Prelims MCQs
1767 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the history, art, culture, literature and heritage of Rajasthan are on this page, in 17 chapters. They run from prehistoric sites and inscriptions through the Rajput dynasties, the Mughal and British periods and the integration of Rajasthan, then move to forts, painting, folk arts, language, saints, fairs and leading personalities. Questions come as plain facts, statement sets, match-the-list tables and assertion-reason items, each with an answer and an explanation.
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Q382. Consider the following military engagements of Rana Sanga:
I. Battle of Khatoli
II. Battle of Gagron
III. Battle of Bayana
IV. Battle of Khanwa
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of these engagements?
I. Battle of Khatoli
II. Battle of Gagron
III. Battle of Bayana
IV. Battle of Khanwa
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of these engagements?
Explanation
Rana Sanga’s military career was marked by several significant battles. He first defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Khatoli in 1517. This was followed by his victory over Mahmud Khalji II at Gagron in 1519. In 1527, he fought the Mughals twice, winning at the Battle of Bayana in February before his final defeat at Khanwa in March.
Q383. Rao Maldeo of Marwar was defeated by Sher Shah Suri in 1544 CE in which of the following battles?
Explanation
The Battle of Sammel, also known as the Battle of Giri-Sumel, took place in 1544 near Ajmer. Sher Shah Suri faced the powerful forces of Rao Maldeo of Marwar. Although Maldeo withdrew due to a forged letter, his generals Jaita and Kumpa fought with immense bravery. Sher Shah narrowly won, famously remarking that he almost lost his empire for a handful of millet.
Q384. Man Singh I of Amber brought the famous idol of Shila Devi to Amer from which region?
Explanation
Man Singh I of Amber, while serving as the Mughal Governor of Bengal, defeated King Pratapaditya of Jessore. From this campaign, he brought back the idol of Shila Devi, which he installed in the Amer Fort. Shila Devi became the family deity of the Kachwaha rulers, and the temple remains a significant site of worship within the palace complex.
Q385. The independent state of Kota was carved out of Bundi in 1631 CE by the decree of which Mughal Emperor?
Explanation
The princely state of Kota was originally a part of the Hada-ruled kingdom of Bundi. In 1631, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan issued a decree granting independence to Kota. He appointed Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan Singh of Bundi, as its first independent ruler. This administrative separation was intended to reward Madho Singh for his loyal military service.
Q386. The Kachwaha ruler who signed the treaty of subordinate alliance with the British East India Company in 1818 was:
Explanation
Sawai Jagat Singh II of Jaipur signed the Treaty of Subordinate Alliance with the British East India Company in April 1818. This treaty was part of a broader British strategy to establish paramountcy over Rajput states. Under the agreement, the state of Jaipur came under British protection in exchange for tribute, effectively ending its era of independent political sovereignty.
Q387. The famous scholarly work "Kanhadade Prabandha," which details the resistance of the Jalore Chauhans against Alauddin Khalji, was written by:
Explanation
Kanhadade Prabandha is a celebrated historical epic written in the fifteenth century by the poet Padmanabha. The work provides a detailed account of the resistance of Kanhadade, the Chauhan ruler of Jalore, against the invading forces of Alauddin Khalji in the early fourteenth century. It is a vital source for understanding the cultural and martial values of the Rajput clans.
Q388. The Someshwara Temple in Kiradu, representing the Maru-Gurjara style of architecture, was constructed during the reign of which dynasty?
Explanation
The Someshwara Temple at Kiradu is a masterpiece of the Maru-Gurjara architectural style, dating back to the eleventh century. Although located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, it was constructed during the period when the region was under the political and cultural influence of the Solanki rulers of Gujarat. The temple is renowned for its intricate carvings and structural elegance.
Q389. Which of the following was a primary political factor leading to the decline of independent Rajput states in the 16th-17th centuries?
Explanation
During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, many Rajput states lost their independent political status by entering into the Mughal system. This transition was facilitated through matrimonial alliances and military service in the Mughal army. While this provided stability and high administrative ranks to Rajput nobles, it shifted the ultimate sovereignty from the local clans to the Mughal imperial authority.
Q390. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Scholars Proposing Rajput Origins | Specific Theories |
|---|---|
| A. C.V. Vaidya | i. Agnikunda Theory |
| B. Col. James Tod | ii. Vedic Aryan descent |
| C. D.R. Bhandarkar | iii. Scythian/Foreign origin |
| D. Chand Bardai | iv. Gurjara/Brahmin origin |
Explanation
Various scholars have proposed different theories regarding Rajput origins. C.V. Vaidya argued for Vedic Aryan descent, while Colonel James Tod famously proposed a Scythian or foreign origin. D.R. Bhandarkar suggested a Gurjara or Brahmin origin based on inscriptions. Finally, the Agnikunda theory, which describes their emergence from a fire pit, is found in the works of Chand Bardai.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 381 | (b) Mahmud Khalji of Malwa |
| 382 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
| 383 | (a) Battle of Sammel (Giri-Sumel) |
| 384 | (c) Bengal (Jessore) |
| 385 | (a) Shah Jahan |
| 386 | (d) Sawai Jagat Singh II |
| 387 | (b) Padmanabha |
| 388 | (c) Solankis of Gujarat |
| 389 | (d) Submission to Mughal suzerainty via marriage and military alliances |
| 390 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
Key facts from Rajasthan History, Art and Culture
- Rajasthan history questions are fact-dense: sites with their districts, rulers with their forts, inscriptions with their dates.
- The integration of Rajasthan came in stages: the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948, the Rajasthan Union on 25 March 1948 and the United State of Rajasthan on 18 April 1948.
- Culture chapters reward pairs: a dance with its community, a painting school with its subject, a fair with its month.
- Statement-based and match-the-list items appear in every chapter, so partial knowledge is not enough; learn each fact with its context.
- Fort and monument questions often turn on one detail, such as the Jaivana cannon at Jaigarh or the 1,444 pillars of Ranakpur.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan History, Art and Culture?
This page has 1767 practice MCQs on Rajasthan History, Art and Culture. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Rajasthan history, art and culture set cover?
Seventeen chapters: prehistoric Rajasthan, sources of history, ancient society, major dynasties, resistance and cooperation with central power, administration and revenue, the 18th and 19th centuries, peasant and tribal movements, integration, temples and forts, water heritage, painting, performing arts, language, religious life, social life and leading personalities.
What types of questions are included?
Plain one-fact questions, statement sets (I, II, III), match-the-list tables, assertion-reason items, chronological-order questions and odd-one-out questions. The answer options use the same four-option format as the exam, so you can practise the pattern as well as the facts.
How should I revise Rajasthan history with these questions?
Take one chapter at a time. Attempt every question before opening the answer, read the explanation for the ones you got wrong and note each fact in a running list of places, rulers and dates. Return to the chapter after a few days and attempt it again.