With reference to the Guhilots (Sisodiyas), the Rathors and the Kachhwahas, consider the following statements:
- 1. The Guhilots ruled over Mewar with Chittor as their capital.
- 2. Sawai Jai Singh of the Rathor dynasty was a high-ranking noble at the Mughal court.
- 3. Man Singh of the Kachhwahas was a trusted commander of Akbar.
- 4. Maharana Pratap of the Sisodiyas fought against Akbar at the Battle of Haldighati.
- 5. Jaswant Singh of the Kachhwahas was also an astronomer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1, 2, 3 and 5 only
- B2, 3 and 4 only
- C1, 3, 4 and 5 only
- D1, 3 and 4 only
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
- 1. Correct: the Guhilots, later the Sisodiyas, ruled Mewar with Chittor as their capital.
- 2. Wrong: Sawai Jai Singh II was a Kachhwaha, of Amber and Jaipur, not a Rathor. He was a high Mughal noble, founded Jaipur (1727) and built the Jantar Mantar observatories.
- 3. Correct: Man Singh of the Kachhwahas was one of Akbar's most trusted commanders.
- 4. Correct: Maharana Pratap of the Sisodiyas fought Akbar's army at Haldighati (1576).
- 5. Wrong: Jaswant Singh was a Rathor of Marwar (Jodhpur), not a Kachhwaha, and the astronomer was Jai Singh.