History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2013 History
Identify the dynasty to which Rai Singh 'Panj Hazari' belonged.
ARathore of Bikaner ✓ Correct
BRathore of Jodhpur
CRathore of Kishangarh
DRathore of Ratlam
Correct answer: (A) Rathore of Bikaner — Rai Singh belonged to the Rathores of Bikaner, so the answer is the Rathore of Bikaner.
Explanation
★Rai Singh belonged to the Rathores of Bikaner, so the answer is the Rathore of Bikaner.
★He was the Rathore ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1611.
★He accepted the suzerainty of the Mughals.
★He held a high rank as an army general at the courts of Akbar and Jahangir.
★He built the famous Chintamani fort, also known as the Junagarh fort.
★He was a leading Rajput noble in the service of the Mughal empire.
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