OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 3
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Match the following Rajput rulers with their notable battles or events:
| Rajput Rulers | Notable Battles/Events |
|---|---|
| a) Rana Sanga | 1\) Battle of Haldighati |
| b) Maharana Pratap | 2\) Battle of Khanwa |
| c) Rao Chandra Sen | 3\) Struggle against Akbar |
| d) Raja Man Singh | 4\) Conquest of Odisha |
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
a) Rana Sanga → 2) Battle of Khanwa
- Rana Sanga (Maharana Sangram Singh) of Mewar fought against Babur in the Battle of Khanwa (1527). Despite being a formidable opponent with a confederacy of Rajput rulers, Rana Sanga was defeated by *Babur’s superior artillery and military tactics.*
b) Maharana Pratap → 1) Battle of Haldighati
- Maharana Pratap of Mewar is best known for the Battle of Haldighati (1576), fought against the Mughal forces led by Raja Man Singh on behalf of Emperor Akbar. Although the battle was inconclusive, Maharana Pratap continued his resistance against Mughal domination.
c) Rao Chandra Sen → 3) Struggle against Akbar
- Rao Chandra Sen (Rao Chandrasen Rathore) of Marwar (Jodhpur) is renowned for his prolonged struggle against Akbar. He refused to submit to Mughal authority and continued guerrilla warfare, becoming a symbol of Rajput resistance during the latter half of the 16th century.
d) Raja Man Singh → 4) Conquest of Odisha
- Raja Man Singh I of Amber was one of the Navratnas (nine jewels) in Akbar’s court and a distinguished military commander. He led several campaigns for the Mughals, including the conquest of Odisha (Orissa) in the 1590s, bringing it under Mughal control.
