MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
Mughal Empire (1526 A.D.-1857 A.D.) Babur- His actual name was Zahiruddin Mohammed, son of Omar Sheikh Mirza, the king of Ferghana in Afghanistan. His ambition was to conquer Samarkand, the seat of Timur. In 1527 A.D., Babur defeated rana sanga in the battle of Kanwa. In the battle of Chanderi (1528 A.D.), Babur defeated Mediniroy. … Read more
Rajasthan: Major Cities and Tourist places of Rajasthan Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area covered. Covering most of the Great Indian Desert, Rajasthan has emerged to be one of the leading international tourist destinations of the world. Tourists and travellers form various parts of India and from different parts … Read more
Revolt of 1857 of Rajasthan During the 1857 several Rajputs of Rajasthan were against the British Government. They were not satisfied with the rule of the Britishers, and the seeds of revolution started to emerge against the government. Common public also joined them. In many areas of Rajasthan, there was a flame … Read more
Rajasthan: Handicrafts Rajasthan is well known all over the world for its hand-printed textiles, furniture, leatherwork, jewellery, painting, pottery and metal craft. The use of lively colors and flamboyant, fantasy designs is distinctive in all forms of arts and crafts of Rajasthan. POTTERY Pottery, one of the old crafts, has its own … Read more
Jaipur City Palace:-The City Palace is one of the best tourist places to visit in Rajasthan. It is a palace complex in Jaipur that houses the famous Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. The Chandra Mahal is one of the most popular tourist places in Rajasthan. It was once the seat of the Maharaja of … Read more
Major Forts of Rajasthan Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer are included in the list of UNESCO World heritage sites Serial No Name of Fort Constructed by Location Related Dynasty 1 Mehrangarh Rao Jodha Jodhpur Rathore … Read more
Swami Keshawanand- Born at village Magloona in Sikar district of present-day Rajasthan in 1883, Swamiji, whose actual name was Birama, was the son of Thakarsi, a penurious camel-driver, and his wife Saran. The famine of 1899 forced the 16-year-old Birama to leave the desert region and move to Punjab in search of livelihood. … Read more
Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan Rajasthan also played a main role in rebellion of 1857. Till 1818 the almost kings of rajasthan has accepted the conservation of East India Company. Main centers of rebellion: Naseerabad :- First place in Rajasthan to start the 1857 rebellion., Here it starts on 28 May 1857 … Read more
Chauhan Rulers of Sambhar/Sakambhari There are several theories about the origin of chauhans which are as follows:- Prithviraj Raso – Agnikund at Abu Prithiviraj Vijay- Suryavanshi Col. Tod- Foriegner Dr. Dashrat Sharma- Bhramins Chandravati Lekh- Bhramins Chronology of Chauhan Rulers of Sambhar:- Ajairaj II: Prithviraj I was succeeded by his son Ajairaj II who was … Read more
The Kachhwaha clan of the Rajputs of Amber we are one of the most important components of the Mughal nobility. The Minas were ousted by Kachhwaha Rajputs from Amer.The Kachchwaha rulers of Amber-Jaipur trace their descent from Kush, the son of Ram, an incarination of Lord Vishnu. In the Balban inscription of 1288 A.D., … Read more