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The topic Sisodiya Dynasty of Mewar belongs to the medieval Indian history section of the General Knowledge syllabus of government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, BANKING, and some other related exams. Some questions were asked about this topic Sisodiya Dynasty of Mewar in the previous years’ papers. So Further we are giving some exams-oriented questions on this topic. These questions will enhance the knowledge of the candidates given for the upcoming exams.

Que 1. Which of the following dynasty ruled a region for the longest time?

(a) Guhilot Dynasty
(b) Ganga Dynasty
(c) Bhaumkar Dynasty
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Guhilot Dynasty
Explanation – The Guhilot dynasty ruled a region for the longest time.

Que 2. What was the capital of the Guhilot dynasty?

(a) Nagda
(b) Agra
(c) Delhi
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Nagda
Explanation – The capital of the Guhilot dynasty was Nagda. It was situated near Udaipur in Rajasthan.

Que 3. Who among the following was the founder of Mewar?

(a) Jaitra Singh
(b) Bappa Rawal
(c) Rana Hammir
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Bappa Rawal
Explanation – Bappa Rawal of Mewar was the founder. He belonged to the Guhilot dynasty.

Que 4. Which of the following rulers made Chittor the capital of Mewar?

(a) Jaitra Singh
(b) Bappa Rawal
(c) Rana Hammir
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Jaitra Singh
Explanation – In the 13th century, Jaitra Singh made Chittor the capital of Mewar, because Iltutmish had attacked Nagda and damaged it.

Que 5. Which of the following rulers’ original names was Kalbhoj?

(a) Jaitra Singh
(b) Bappa Rawal
(c) Rana Hammir
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Bappa Rawal
Explanation – The original name of Bappa Rawal was Kalbhoj. He was the founder of Mewar.

Que 6. Which of the following medieval rulers named Mewar as Khizrabad?

(a) Jalaluddin Khalji
(b) Alauddin Khalji
(c) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(d) Firoz Shah Tughluq

Ans. (b) Alauddin Khalji
Explanation- Alauddin Khalji named Mewar Khizrabad after his son Khizr Khan. Alauddin Khalji was the greatest ruler of medieval India.

Que 7. Who among the following was the founder of the Sisodia dynasty?

(a) Jaitra Singh
(b) Bappa Rawal
(c) Rana Hammir
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Rana Hammir
Explanation – The founder of the Sisodia dynasty was Rana Hammir. In 1326 AD, Hammir captured Chittor during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Que 8. Which of the following rulers has been referred to as “Visham Ghati Panchanan” in the Kirtistambha Prashasti?

(a) Rana Hammir
(b) Kshetra Singh
(c) Mokal
(d) Rana Kumbha

Ans. (a) Rana Hammir
Explanation – Rana Hammir was the founder of the Sisodia dynasty. In the Kirtistambh Prashasti, Rana Hammir has been called “Visham Ghati Panchanan”.

Que 9. Which of the following rulers married the Rathor princess Hansabai?

(a) Lakha
(b) Kshetra Singh
(c) Mokal
(d) Rana Kumbha

Ans. (b) Kshetra Singh
Explanation – He was the son of Kshetra Singh. It was he who married the Rathor princess Hansabai.

Que 10. Which of the following ruler is known as “Bhishma Pitamah of Rajasthan”?

(a) Rana Chudda
(b) Mokal
(c) Rana Kumbha
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Rana Chudda
Explanation – Rana Chudda is called “Bhishma Pitamah of Rajasthan”.

Que 11. Which of the following rulers’ real names was “Kumbhakarna”?

(a) Rana Kumbha
(b) Rana Hammir
(c) Jaitra Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Rana Kumbha
Explanation – The real name of Rana Kumbha was “Kumbhakarna”. He was the son and successor of Mokal.

Que 12. Which of the following rulers built Kirti Stambha ?

(a) Rana Kumbha
(b) Rana Hammir
(c) Jaitra Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Rana Kumbha
Explanation – In memory of Malwa’s victory in 1448 AD, Rana Kumbha built Kirti Stambha or Vijay Stambha at Chittor. This Kirti Stambh of Chittor is said to be the treasure of Hinduism.

Que 13. Which of the following rulers of the Sisodia dynasty had the title “Kalashnripati” and “Hindu Suratan”?

(a) Rana Kumbha
(b) Mokal
(c) Lax Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Rana Kumbha
Explanation – Rana Kumbha was a great ruler of Mewar. “Kalashnripati” and “Hindu Suratan” were the titles of Rana Kumbha.

Que 14. Who among the following was the author of the Kirti Stambha Prashasti?

(a) Atri and Mahesh
(b) Jaita
(c) Kanhvyas
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Atri and Mahesh
Explanation – The authors of the Kirti Stambha Prashasti were poets Atri and Mahesh. Kirtistambha was built to commemorate the Malwa victory.

Que 15. Who among the following was the creator of Kirti Stambha ?

(a) Atri and Mahesh
(b) Jaita
(c) Kanhvyas
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Jaita
Explanation – The Kirti Stambha was built by Jaita on the orders of Rana Kumbha.

Que 16. Who among the following was the author of Kumbhalgarh Prashasti?

(a) Mahesh
(b) Jaita
(c) Kanhvyas
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Mahesh
Explanation – Kavi Mahesh was the author of Kumbhalgarh Prashasti. The composition of Kumbhalgarh Prashasti was completed in 1460 AD.

Que 17. Who composed “Eklingamahamatya”?

(a) Mahesh
(b) Jaita
(c) Kanhavyas
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Kanhavyas
Explanation – “Eklingamahamatya” was composed by Kanhavyas. This was the court writer of Rana Kumbha.

Que 18. Which of the following texts was not composed by Rana Kumbha?

(a) Sangeetraj
(b) Sangeeta Mimamsa 
(c) Sangeet Ratnakar
(d) Geetgovind

Ans. (d) Geetgovind
Explanation – Apart from being a great conqueror, Rana Kumbha was also a scholar, theologian, poet, and patron of learning. He was also a great musician and a skilled harpist. He wrote texts on music such as Sangeetraj, Sangeetamimamsa, and Sangeet Ratnakar. Jayadeva was the author of Geetgovind.

Que 19. Which of the following rulers of the Sisodia dynasty had the title “Abhinav Bharatacharya”?

(a) Rana Kumbha
(b) Mokal
(c) Lax Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Rana Kumbha
Explanation – The title of Rana Kumbha was “Abhinav Bharatacharya”. Rana Kumbha was also called the father of architecture.

Que 20. Which of the following rulers was also known as “Hindupath”?

(a) Rana Sangram Singh
(b) Mokal
(c) Lax Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Rana Sangram Singh
Explanation – Rana Sangram Singh was also known as “Hindupath”. It was the greatest of the rulers who ruled Mewar. It was a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Babur.
 


Last Updated : 28 Nov, 2022
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