The Banswara Kingdom

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the Banswara Kingdom, a historical kingdom located in present-day Rajasthan, India.
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In which century was the Banswara Kingdom established?

  1. 12th century

  2. 13th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 15th century


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Banswara Kingdom was established in the 12th century by Bansi, a Rajput chieftain.

Who was the founder of the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Bansi

  2. Prithviraj Chauhan

  3. Rana Sanga

  4. Maharana Pratap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bansi, a Rajput chieftain, founded the Banswara Kingdom in the 12th century.

Which dynasty ruled the Banswara Kingdom for the longest period?

  1. The Chauhan dynasty

  2. The Parmar dynasty

  3. The Solanki dynasty

  4. The Vaghela dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chauhan dynasty ruled the Banswara Kingdom for the longest period, from the 12th century to the 16th century.

What was the capital of the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Banswara

  2. Chittor

  3. Udaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banswara, the namesake of the kingdom, served as its capital.

Which famous battle took place in the Banswara Kingdom during the 16th century?

  1. The Battle of Haldighati

  2. The Battle of Khanwa

  3. The Battle of Panipat

  4. The Battle of Chittorgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Haldighati, fought between the Mughal Empire and the Rajput Confederacy, took place in the Banswara Kingdom in 1576.

Who was the last ruler of the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Maharana Pratap

  2. Rana Sanga

  3. Udai Singh II

  4. Jagmal Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagmal Singh was the last ruler of the Banswara Kingdom, reigning from 1818 to 1842.

In which year did the Banswara Kingdom become a princely state of British India?

  1. 1818

  2. 1842

  3. 1857

  4. 1877


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Banswara Kingdom became a princely state of British India in 1818, following the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

Which Rajput clan traditionally ruled the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. The Chauhans

  2. The Parmars

  3. The Solankis

  4. The Vaghelas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chauhans, a Rajput clan, traditionally ruled the Banswara Kingdom.

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

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the primary source of income for the Banswara Kingdom, with crops such as wheat, barley, and cotton being cultivated.

Which river flows through the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. The Chambal River

  2. The Mahi River

  3. The Banas River

  4. The Luni River


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mahi River flows through the Banswara Kingdom.

What is the current administrative district that encompasses the former Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Banswara district

  2. Chittorgarh district

  3. Udaipur district

  4. Jodhpur district


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The current administrative district that encompasses the former Banswara Kingdom is Banswara district.

Which famous temple is located in the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. The Jagdish Temple

  2. The Eklingji Temple

  3. The Ranakpur Jain Temple

  4. The Dilwara Temples


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ranakpur Jain Temple, a renowned Jain temple complex, is located in the Banswara Kingdom.

What is the traditional dance form of the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. The Ghoomar dance

  2. The Kalbelia dance

  3. The Chari dance

  4. The Bhavai dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghoomar dance is the traditional dance form of the Banswara Kingdom.

Which language is primarily spoken in the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Hindi

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marwari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajasthani is the primary language spoken in the Banswara Kingdom.

What is the main agricultural crop cultivated in the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maize is the main agricultural crop cultivated in the Banswara Kingdom.

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