RPSC RAS · History of India and Rajasthan
Raja Bharmal, Raja Man Singh I, Sawai Jai Singh II — astronomy, Jaipur city planning.
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Q1 · Kachwahas of Amber and Jaipur · EASY
Raja Bharmal of Amber established a matrimonial alliance with the Mughal emperor Akbar by giving his daughter in marriage. This alliance significantly enhanced the political position of the Kachwahas. In which year did this marriage take place?
Q2 · Kachwahas of Amber and Jaipur · MEDIUM
Raja Man Singh I of Amber served as a distinguished military commander under Mughal emperor Akbar. He led several important campaigns and held the highest mansab rank among Rajput nobles. Which of the following military campaigns was NOT led by Raja Man Singh I?
Q3 · Kachwahas of Amber and Jaipur · MEDIUM
Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur was a distinguished astronomer who built several astronomical observatories called Jantar Mantar in different cities of India. How many Jantar Mantar observatories did he construct in total?
Q4 · Kachwahas of Amber and Jaipur · MEDIUM
Sawai Jai Singh II founded the city of Jaipur in 1727 and planned it according to principles of Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra. The city was designed by an architect from Bengal. What was the name of this architect?
Q5 · Kachwahas of Amber and Jaipur · HARD
Sawai Jai Singh II compiled astronomical tables called Zij to improve the accuracy of astronomical calculations. He sent scholars to foreign countries to acquire knowledge and astronomical instruments. To which European country did he send his scholars to study advanced astronomy?