The Amber Kingdom

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Which dynasty ruled the Amber Kingdom?

  1. Kachwaha

  2. Sisodia

  3. Chauhan

  4. Tomara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kachwaha dynasty ruled the Amber Kingdom from the 11th century to the 18th century.

Who was the founder of the Amber Kingdom?

  1. Dhruvadeva

  2. Bhairon Singh

  3. Man Singh I

  4. Sawai Jai Singh II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhruvadeva, a Kachwaha Rajput, founded the Amber Kingdom in the 11th century.

Which city served as the capital of the Amber Kingdom?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Amber

  3. Ajmer

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amber, located near present-day Jaipur, was the capital of the Amber Kingdom.

When was the Amber Kingdom conquered by the Mughals?

  1. 1562

  2. 1605

  3. 1621

  4. 1658


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mughal emperor Jahangir conquered the Amber Kingdom in 1621.

Who was the most famous ruler of the Amber Kingdom?

  1. Man Singh I

  2. Sawai Jai Singh II

  3. Bhairon Singh

  4. Dhruvadeva


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sawai Jai Singh II, who ruled from 1699 to 1743, is considered the most famous ruler of the Amber Kingdom.

Which architectural marvel was built by Sawai Jai Singh II?

  1. Hawa Mahal

  2. Jantar Mantar

  3. Amber Fort

  4. City Palace, Jaipur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sawai Jai Singh II constructed the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory, in Jaipur.

What was the primary source of income for the Amber Kingdom?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the primary source of income for the Amber Kingdom.

Which battle marked the decline of the Amber Kingdom?

  1. Battle of Haldighati

  2. Battle of Panipat

  3. Battle of Khanwa

  4. Battle of Samugarh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Samugarh in 1658, where the Amber forces were defeated by the Mughals, marked the decline of the Amber Kingdom.

When did the Amber Kingdom become a part of the British Raj?

  1. 1803

  2. 1818

  3. 1832

  4. 1858


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Amber Kingdom became a part of the British Raj in 1818 through a treaty with the British East India Company.

Which Rajput ruler of the Amber Kingdom was known as the 'Lion of Mewar'?

  1. Rana Sanga

  2. Rana Pratap

  3. Rana Hammir

  4. Rana Kumbha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rana Pratap, who ruled from 1572 to 1597, was known as the 'Lion of Mewar' for his bravery and resistance against the Mughals.

What was the name of the famous fort built by Raja Man Singh I in Amber?

  1. Jaigarh Fort

  2. Amber Fort

  3. Nahargarh Fort

  4. Jaipur Fort


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Raja Man Singh I built the iconic Amber Fort in the 16th century.

Which Mughal emperor granted the title of 'Raja' to the rulers of Amber?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akbar granted the title of 'Raja' to the rulers of Amber in recognition of their loyalty and military service.

What was the name of the treaty signed between the Amber Kingdom and the British East India Company in 1818?

  1. Treaty of Amritsar

  2. Treaty of Surat

  3. Treaty of Allahabad

  4. Treaty of Sagauli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Treaty of Sagauli was signed between the Amber Kingdom and the British East India Company in 1818, establishing British supremacy in the region.

Which Rajput ruler of the Amber Kingdom is known for his architectural achievements and patronage of the arts?

  1. Sawai Jai Singh II

  2. Man Singh I

  3. Bhairon Singh

  4. Dhruvadeva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sawai Jai Singh II is renowned for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the Jantar Mantar and the City Palace in Jaipur.

When did the Amber Kingdom finally merge with the state of Rajasthan?

  1. 1947

  2. 1949

  3. 1956

  4. 1960


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Amber Kingdom merged with the state of Rajasthan in 1949, following India's independence and the integration of princely states.

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