The Kingdom of Marwar

Description: Test your knowledge about the Kingdom of Marwar, a prominent kingdom in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, India.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian history regional kingdoms the kingdom of marwar
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Who founded the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Maldeo

  3. Rao Ganga

  4. Rao Bika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rao Jodha, also known as Rao Jodhaji, established the Kingdom of Marwar in 1459.

Which city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jodhpur, also known as the 'Sun City', was the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar.

What was the title given to the rulers of the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Maharaja

  2. Rana

  3. Rao

  4. Sultan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The rulers of the Kingdom of Marwar were given the title of 'Rao', which signifies their Rajput lineage.

Which battle marked the decline of the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Battle of Khanwa

  2. Battle of Haldighati

  3. Battle of Panipat

  4. Battle of Buxar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Khanwa in 1527, where the Kingdom of Marwar faced defeat against the Mughal Empire, marked the decline of the kingdom.

Who was the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Rao Maldeo

  2. Rao Surtan Singh

  3. Rao Ganga

  4. Rao Jodha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rao Surtan Singh, who ruled from 1843 to 1873, was the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar before it became a princely state under British rule.

Which Rajput clan ruled the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Rathores

  2. Sisodias

  3. Chauhans

  4. Tomaras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rathore clan, a prominent Rajput clan, ruled the Kingdom of Marwar.

What was the name of the fort built by Rao Jodha in Jodhpur?

  1. Mehrangarh Fort

  2. Jaigarh Fort

  3. Amber Fort

  4. Chittorgarh Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mehrangarh Fort, also known as the 'Majestic Fort', was built by Rao Jodha in Jodhpur.

Which Marwar ruler was known as the 'Lion of Marwar'?

  1. Rao Maldeo

  2. Rao Ganga

  3. Rao Jodha

  4. Rao Surtan Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rao Maldeo, who ruled from 1532 to 1562, was known as the 'Lion of Marwar' for his bravery and military prowess.

What was the name of the treaty signed between the Kingdom of Marwar and the British East India Company?

  1. Treaty of Marwar

  2. Treaty of Udaipur

  3. Treaty of Amritsar

  4. Treaty of Surat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Treaty of Marwar, signed in 1818, established a subsidiary alliance between the Kingdom of Marwar and the British East India Company.

Which Marwar ruler was a renowned poet and musician?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Maldeo

  3. Rao Ganga

  4. Rao Surtan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rao Ganga, who ruled from 1619 to 1638, was a renowned poet and musician, known for his patronage of the arts.

What was the main occupation of the people in the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Textile weaving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the main occupation of the people in the Kingdom of Marwar, with crops such as wheat, barley, and millet being cultivated.

Which Marwar ruler expanded the kingdom's territory significantly?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Maldeo

  3. Rao Ganga

  4. Rao Surtan Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rao Maldeo, through his military campaigns, expanded the territory of the Kingdom of Marwar significantly.

What was the name of the administrative division in the Kingdom of Marwar?

  1. Pargana

  2. Jagir

  3. Thikana

  4. Sirohi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pargana was the administrative division in the Kingdom of Marwar, headed by a parganait.

Which Marwar ruler was known for his religious tolerance and patronage of Jainism?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Maldeo

  3. Rao Ganga

  4. Rao Surtan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rao Ganga was known for his religious tolerance and patronage of Jainism, allowing the construction of several Jain temples during his reign.

What was the name of the famous stepwell built in Jodhpur during the reign of Rao Jodha?

  1. Toorji Ka Jhalra

  2. Chand Baori

  3. Adalaj Stepwell

  4. Rani Ki Vav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toorji Ka Jhalra, also known as the 'Stepwell of Toorji', is a famous stepwell built in Jodhpur during the reign of Rao Jodha.

- Hide questions