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History of Rajasthan | Rajasthan GK

Posted on 18/06/202102/10/2021 By GK Questions No Comments on History of Rajasthan | Rajasthan GK
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1 Rajasthan General Knowledge (GK)
1.1 History of Rajasthan
1.1.1 Ancient History of Rajasthan (till 1200 AD)
1.1.2 Medieval History of Rajasthan (1201–1707)
1.1.3 Modern History of Rajasthan (1707–1947)
1.2 Important kings in Rajasthan history and their year
1.2.1 King Name
1.2.2 Timeline

Rajasthan General Knowledge (GK)

The literal meaning of the name Rajasthan is “The land of Rajputs”. The history of Rajasthan is full of tales of valor and bravery. The history of Rajasthan is divided into three parts Ancient history, Medieval History, and Modern History.

History of Rajasthan

Ancient History of Rajasthan (till 1200 AD)
  • In this region first time, the human settlement was found back in the Indus Valley civilization. The excavation evidence of the Jhunjhunu and Sikar sites proves that the human settlement in this region is as old as 5,000 years.
  • Excavation at the Kalibanga in 1998 shows evidence of Harappan civilization.
  • The Rajput dynasty started flourishing in the seventh century, and they started living in various parts of Rajasthan. Earlier, Rajasthan was divided into many republics, and also it was a part of the Mauryan Empire.
  • The main occupants of this area were Ganarajyo included Malwa, Arjunya, Yodhya, Kushan, Sakya Satrap, Gupta, and Hans.
  • The dominance of Rajputs in Indian history was seen during the eighth and twelfth centuries AD. From 750 to 1000 AD, Pratihara ruled over most of northern India and Rajasthan. Between 1000 and 1200 AD, Rajasthan had to contend between Chalukyas, Parmars, and Chauhans.
Medieval History of Rajasthan (1201–1707)
  • In 1200 AD, some parts of Rajasthan came under the control of Muslim rulers. The central places of Muslim rulers included Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthambore was also under subjection. By the 13th century AD, Mewar was the most powerful and prominent kingdom of Rajasthan.
  • There were many clans who ruled over the Rajasthan, but among them, Rajput was the one who shaped the Rajasthan as it is known today.
  • The Rajput dynasty started flourishing by the eighth century, and they rose to their peak by the ninth century and hold supremacy over the entire Rajasthan.
  • But by the starting of the 12th century, the whole kingdom was separated and divided into thirty sex different clans and twenty-one different dynasties.
  • During this period, Rajasthan faces the invasion of many foreign invaders. Among which the “Battle of Tarain” which was fought between the Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori in 1191 was one of the most important battles in the history of the Rajasthan.
  • After getting defeated at the Battle of Tarain, Muhammad Ghori in 1192 reattacked Prithviraj Chauhan and become the first Muslim ruler to establish its empire in the Rajasthan.
  • With time Muslim empire took control over the entire Rajasthan.
  • By early 1700, in the history of Rajasthan, the rise of Marathas was seen. When Maratha ruler from Pune Peshwa Baji Rao I started marching towards the North. Marathas whose close aides were Holkar’s and Scindhia Rajasthan came under the influence of Maratha’s.
Modern History of Rajasthan (1707–1947)
  • Before the Mughal emperor took supremacy over the Rajasthan. It was never politically united. By the effort of Mughal Emperor Akbar Integrated Perfection in Rajasthan was built. After 1707, the Mughal powers began to decline and their influence also began to diminish. As soon as the Mughal Empire collapsed, the Maratha Empire caught sight of Rajasthan. In 1755 Maratha captured Ajmer. By the ninth century, it was attacked by Pindari’s.
  • Before the independence of India in 1947, Rajasthan comprises around two dozen princely states, the British controlled or administered province of Ajmer-Merwara, and Chiefships.
  • After the independence of India in 1947, these chiefships, and princely states were integrated and formed a state named “Rajasthan”.
  • After the States reorganization act of 1956, Rajasthan assumed its present form on the line of culture and Linguistic basis.

Important kings in Rajasthan history and their year

S.NO
King Name
Timeline
1. Anoop Singh 1669-1698
2. Ajit Singh 1678-1724
3. Bika 1465-1504 (Bikaner)
4. Bharmal 1547-1573 (Doondad)
5. Hameer 1326-1364
6. Jaitra Singh 1213-1250 (Mewar)
7. Jai Singh II 1700-1743
8. Chetra Singh 1364-1382
9. Lakshya Singh (Lakha) 1382-1421
10. Mokal 1421-1433
11. Maharana Kubba 1433-1468
12. Maharana Raimal 1473-1509 (Mewar)
13. Maharana Sangha 1509-1528
14. Maharana Uday Singh 1537-1577
15. Maharana Pratap 1572-1597
16. Maharaj Soor Singh 1595-1619 (Jodhpur)
17. Maharana Amar Singh 1595-1620 (Mewar)
18. Maharana Raj Singh 1652-1680
19. Maan Singh 1589-1614
20. Maharana Karna Singh 1620-1628
21. Mirja Raja Jai Singh 1621-1667
22. Maharaja Rai Singh 1574-1612 (Bikaner)
23. Maharaja Dalpati Singh 1612-1613
24. Maharaja Soor Singh 1613-1631
25. Maharaja Gaj Singh 1619-1638
26. Maharaja Jashwant Singh I 1638-1678
27. Maharaja Karna Singh 1631-1669
28. Maharaja Sujan Singh 1700-1735
29. Maharaja Gaj Singh 1746-1787
30. Maharao Arjun Singh 1720-1723
31. Maharao Bhim Singh 1707-1720
32. Madho Singh 1634-1648 (Kota)
33. Prithvi Raj Chauhan II 1177-1192
34. Ratan Singh 1302-1303
35. Rawaranmal 1427-1438 (Marwar)
36. Rao Jodha 1438-1489
37. Rao Ganga 1515-1531 (Rathore of Marwar)
38. Rao Maldeo 1531-1572
39. Rao Chandrasen 1562-1583
40. Rao Shatrushal Hada 1621-1658
41. Rao Bham Singh Hada 1658-1681
42. Rao Anirudh Hada 1681-1695
43. Rao Durjan Singh 1723-1756
44. Rao Surjan Singh 1569-1585 (Boondi)
45. Rao Bhoj 1585-1607
46. Rao Ratan 1607-1621
47. Rao Kishore Singh 1684-1696
48. Rao Ram Singh 1696-1707
49. Rao Jagat Singh 1658-1683
50. Rao Mukund Hada 1648-1658
51. Rao Raja Budh Singh 1695-1739
52. Samar Singh 1267-1273
53. Tej Singh 1252-1267

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