History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2013 History
Consider the following statements in respect of the Rathor rebellion. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1. The Rathor rebellion broke out following the death of Prithvi Singh, son of Jaswant Singh.
- 2. Aurangzeb installed Indra Singh as the ruler of Marwar.
- 3. The rebellion broke out following Aurangzeb's plan to make Jodhpur a part of the Mughal Empire.
- 4. Rani Hadi was supported by the Rathors and Rana Raj Singh of Mewar in the rebellion.
A1 only
B2 and 3
C3 and 4
D2 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2 and 4 — Statements 2 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 2 and 4.
Explanation
★Statements 2 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 2 and 4.
★Aurangzeb did install Indra Singh as the ruler of Marwar.
★This was opposed by those who supported the rightful heir.
★Rani Hadi was indeed backed by the Rathors and by Rana Raj Singh of Mewar.
★Their support made the rebellion a wider Rajput struggle.
★The Rathor rebellion ran from 1681 down to 1707.
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