RPSC RAS · History of India and Rajasthan

Rathores of Marwar

Rao Jodha, Rao Maldeo, Veer Durgadas Rathore and the Marwar succession war.

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  • Q1 · Rathores of Marwar · EASY

    Rao Jodha founded the city of Jodhpur in which year?

  • Q2 · Rathores of Marwar · MEDIUM

    Rao Maldeo of Marwar was a contemporary of which Mughal emperor during most of his reign?

  • Q3 · Rathores of Marwar · EASY

    Veer Durgadas Rathore is primarily known for his resistance against which Mughal emperor?

  • Q4 · Rathores of Marwar · MEDIUM

    The Marwar succession war after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in 1678 involved a dispute over the throne because:

  • Q5 · Rathores of Marwar · HARD

    Which of the following statements about Rao Maldeo is correct? 1. He expanded Marwar territory significantly, making it the largest Rajput state of his time. 2. He fought the Battle of Samel against Sher Shah Suri in 1544. 3. He established peaceful relations with all neighboring kingdoms throughout his reign. 4. He built the city of Jodhpur and Mehrangarh Fort. Select the correct answer:

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