The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of:

A. Bahadur Shah I

B. Akbar

C. Shah Jahan

D. Jahangir

Answer: Option C

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Shah Jahan commissioned the extravagant Peacock Throne for his court at the Red Fort. It was later captured and taken to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739.

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The 'Rathore' king of Jodhpur who fought against Aurangzeb was:

A. Maharaja Jaswant Singh

B. Maharaja Ajit Singh

C. Maharaja Vijay Singh

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Jaswant Singh, a Rathore ruler, served under Shah Jahan but later opposed Aurangzeb.

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Rana Kumbha of Mewar is famous for defeating:

A. Alauddin Khilji

B. Akbar

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D. Mahmud Khalji of Malwa

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Rana Kumbha defeated the Sultan of Malwa and built the Vijay Stambha.

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The prominent Bhakti saint Mirabai, famous for her devotional songs to Lord Krishna, belonged to which specific Rajput royal clan?

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Mirabai was born a Rathore princess in Merta and was later married into the Sisodia royal family of Mewar, wedded to Rana Sanga's eldest son, Prince Bhoj Raj.

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