Forts, Palaces, Havelis and Architecture: Previous Year Questions
47 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), CET (Senior Secondary), College Lecturer, Lecturer (Technical Education), Patwari, RAS Prelims, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), VDO). The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 24 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions · 30 original papers · 22 chapters · every answer explained · facts at a glance · exam traps
Kiradu (Barmer) = 'Khajuraho of Rajasthan'; Bhand Devra (Ramgarh, Baran) = 'Mini Khajuraho'; Jagat (Ambika temple) = 'Khajuraho of Mewar'.
Vijay Stambh = Kumbha (victory, Vishnu); Kirti Stambh = Jija (Jain, Adinath). Both are in Chittorgarh.
Royal cremation grounds: Mahasatiya (Udaipur), Gaitore (Jaipur), Bada Bagh (Jaisalmer), Kaga (Jodhpur); Jaswant Thada is in Jodhpur.
Mandan = Kumbhalgarh's architect and author of Devmurti Prakaran; Vidyadhar = Jaipur city; Lalchand Usta = Hawa Mahal.
1Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 8
Which of the following is the oldest temple ?
(A) Shrinathji temple of Nathdwara
(B) Parshwanath temple of Ranakpur
(C) Jagdish temple of Udaipur
(D) Harshad Mata temple of Abhaneri
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Answer: (D) Harshad Mata temple of Abhaneri
The Harshat Mata temple at Abhaneri (Dausa) is a Gurjara-Pratihara temple of about the 8th-9th century, so it is the oldest. The Ranakpur temple is of the 15th century (Rana Kumbha's time), the Jagdish temple of 1651 and the Shrinathji temple of the late 17th century.
2Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 10
The 'Buland Darwaja' built by Aurangzeb is located in —
In which year was first commemorative stamp on 'Vijay Stambh' of Chittorgarh released?
(A) 1974
(B) 1949
(C) 1986
(D) 1956
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Answer: (B) 1949
As per the Commission's answer key, the first stamp on the Vijay Stambh was issued in 1949. Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambh to mark his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa.
4CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131A · Q 16
The 'Shukra Pond' got constructed by Akbar is situated in which fort?
Match the List—I with List—II and select the right choice with the help of code given below — List-I: (a) Govind (b) Natha (c) Mandan (d) Kumbha List-II: (i) Devmurti Prakaran (ii) Dwar Deepika (iii) Vastumanjari (iv) Sangeetraj Code -
(A) (a)-ii, (b)-iii, (c)-i, (d)-iv
(B) (a)-iv, (b)-ii, (c)-iii, (d)-i
(C) (a)-iii, (b)-ii, (c)-i, (d)-iv
(D) (a)-iii, (b)-ii, (c)-iv, (d)-i
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Answer: (A) (a)-ii, (b)-iii, (c)-i, (d)-iv
Kumbha's court architect Mandan wrote "Devmurti Prakaran", his brother Natha "Vastumanjari" and Mandan's son Govind "Dwar Deepika". Rana Kumbha himself wrote "Sangeetraj" on music.
What is the name of the cremation site of Mewar royal family?
(A) Kaga
(B) Gatore
(C) Mahasatya
(D) Bada Bagh
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Answer: (C) Mahasatya
The cremation ground of the Mewar royal family at Ahar (Udaipur) is called "Mahasatiya". Gaitore is of Jaipur's rulers, Kaga of Jodhpur's and Bada Bagh of Jaisalmer's.
12CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131C · Q 33
To which age does the artistic splendour of Abhaneri and Rajoregarh belong?
Who built the Rangmahal in Bundi, which is adorned with beautiful mural paintings?
(A) Rao Ratan Singh
(B) Rao Surjan Singh
(C) Rao Chhatrasal
(D) Maharao Budh Singh
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Answer: (C) Rao Chhatrasal
The Rang Mahal of Bundi was built by Rao Chhatrasal and is famous for its Bundi-style murals.
16CET (Graduate) 2024 · A11 · Q 1
Overwhelmed by the beauty of which of the following forts did British Historian James Tod say that - if he was offered a jagir in Rajasthan, he would choose that fort ?
Nataniyon ki Haveli is in Jaipur. The Shekhawati towns (Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar) are famous for painted havelis, which is why the options are confusing.
18CET (Graduate) 2024 · A15 · Q 131
"Saheliyon ki Bari" a popular tourist destination in Udaipur was built by .
Match List-I with List-II List-I (Chhatri): a. Chhatri of Sawai Jai Singh b. Chhatri of Musi Rani c. Chhatri of Gopal Singh d. Sethon ki Chhatri List-II (Places): I. Alwar II. Ramgarh III. Gatore IV. Karauli Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
(B) a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
(C) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
(D) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
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Answer: (D) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
The chhatri of Sawai Jai Singh is at Gaitore (Jaipur), of Musi Rani at Alwar, of Gopal Singh at Karauli, and the Sethon ki Chhatriyan at Ramgarh (Sikar, Shekhawati).
20CET (Graduate) 2024 · A17 · Q 66
Jantar Mantars are located in these two cities - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Which fort is called 'Sonar Quila' or 'Golden fort'?
(A) Jalore fort
(B) Gagron fort
(C) Jaisalmer fort
(D) Amer Fort
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Answer: (C) Jaisalmer fort
Jaisalmer fort is built of yellow sandstone that shines like gold in sunlight, hence "Sonar Qila". Rawal Jaisal built it on Trikuta hill in 1155. It is one of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan on the UNESCO World Heritage list (2013).
22CET (Graduate) 2024 · A17 · Q 136
In which fort Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, Kothi khas, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj located?
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Memorials): (a) Jaswant Singh's Thada (b) Chhatris of Rulers and Paliwals (c) Chaurasi Khambon Ki Chhatri (d) Fateh Gumbad List-II (Place): (i) Jaisalmer (ii) Bundi (iii) Alwar (iv) Jodhpur Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Jaswant Thada is in Jodhpur (white marble, the "Taj Mahal of Marwar"), the chhatris of rulers and Paliwals are in Jaisalmer, the 84-pillared chhatri in Bundi and Fateh Gumbad in Alwar.
24CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · S17 · Q 61
As cited in the ancient text of Rajasthan that fort of Rajasthan where soldiers who were skilled in the planning and strategy of wars, lived in was called as — (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Which temple is called 'Mini Khajuraho' of Rajasthan?
(A) Ramgarh Bhand Devra Temple
(B) Temple of Kiradu
(C) Rani Bhatiyani Temple
(D) Shree Nakodaji Temple
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Answer: (A) Ramgarh Bhand Devra Temple
The Bhand Devra temple (Ramgarh, Baran) is called the "Mini Khajuraho of Rajasthan" for its mithuna sculptures. The Kiradu temples (Barmer) are called the "Khajuraho of Rajasthan"; papers often test this difference.
26CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · T19 · Q 37
Which of the following is known as the oldest museum of Rajasthan?
Name the fort of which Abul Fazl has called as armoured.
(A) Kumbhalgarh
(B) Shergarh
(C) Ranthambhore
(D) Chittor
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Answer: (C) Ranthambhore
As per the Commission's answer key, Abul Fazl called Ranthambore "armoured" (bakhtarband), because it is so ringed by hills that it cannot be seen from outside. He said the other forts are naked while this one wears armour.
The Shiva temple of Bhand Devra (Ramgarh, Baran) was built in the 10th century by Malaya Varma of the Naga dynasty. It is called the "Mini Khajuraho of Rajasthan".
32Patwari 2025 · SPZ8 · Q 72
Which of the following places is famously known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan ?
Which is the largest and most beautifully carved haveli in Jaisalmer ?
(A) Bagore ki Haveli
(B) Patwon ki Haveli
(C) Samode Haveli
(D) Char Chowk Haveli
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Answer: (B) Patwon ki Haveli
Patwon ki Haveli (a group of five havelis) is the largest and most finely carved haveli of Jaisalmer. Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli are also in Jaisalmer; Bagore ki Haveli is in Udaipur.
34RAS Prelims 2016 · Q 3
From the following temples of Rajasthan identify the temples which were built in the Gurjar-Pratihar period : (i) Adivarah temple of Ahad (ii) Harshat Mata temple of Abhaneri (iii) Neelkanth temple of Rajorgarh (iv) Harihar temple of Osian Codes :
Match the following : Temple: i. Kameshwar Mahadev ii. Shitaleshwar iii. Pipala Mata iv. Nilkantha District: a. Alwar b. Jodhpur c. Jhalawar d. Pali Choose the correct codes (i ii iii iv) :
Bhatiyani Pratapkunwari, the queen of Jodhpur King Mansingh got the temple reconstructed elsewhere as the earlier one had caved in. She got the temple consecrated in 1857. The name of temple is -
(A) Kunj Bihari Temple
(B) Mahamandir
(C) Ghanshyamji Temple
(D) Teeja Manji Temple
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Answer: (D) Teeja Manji Temple
The Teeja Manji temple of Jodhpur was built by Maharaja Man Singh's queen Bhatiyani Pratapkunwari ("Teeja Manji"). When the first temple sank, she had it rebuilt elsewhere and consecrated in 1857.
Which of the following fort of Rajasthan is not a Giri Fort ?
(A) Gagron Fort
(B) Jalore Fort
(C) Chittorgarh Fort
(D) Siwana Fort
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Answer: (A) Gagron Fort
Gagron (Jhalawar) is a water fort (audak durg), surrounded on three sides by the Ahu and Kalisindh rivers. Jalore, Chittorgarh and Siwana are hill forts (giri durg).
40RAS Prelims 2024 · Q 127
The famous temple built by Mathandev at Rajorgarh was dedicated to which of the following deities ?
In which of the following fort the buildings named Suraj Prakash, Khushal Prakash, Laxmi Prakash and Basant Prakash are located ?
(A) Junagarh
(B) Mehrangarh
(C) Balakila
(D) Nahargarh
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Answer: (D) Nahargarh
In Nahargarh fort, Jaipur, Sawai Madho Singh II built nine identical palaces for his queens (Madhavendra Bhawan), named Suraj Prakash, Khushal Prakash, Laxmi Prakash, Basant Prakash and so on.
Which among the following fort of Rajasthan was never attacked externally?
(A) Jaigarh Fort
(B) Gagron Fort
(C) Bhatner Fort
(D) Junagarh Fort
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Answer: (A) Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh fort of Jaipur (famous for the Jaivana cannon) is called invincible because it was never attacked from outside. Bhatner (Hanumangarh) faced the most attacks.
By what other name is Taragarh fort of Ajmer known?
(A) Sudarshangarh
(B) Garh Beethli
(C) Mayurdhwaj Garh
(D) Chintamani Durg
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Answer: (B) Garh Beethli
Taragarh of Ajmer stands on Beethli hill, so it is called "Garh Beethli". It was built by the Chauhan ruler Ajayaraja. "Sudarshangarh" is Nahargarh and "Mayurdhwaj Garh" is Mehrangarh.
Who built the Vimal Vasahi temple at Dilwara, Mount Abu?
(A) Vastupal-Tejpal
(B) Dharanshah
(C) Jija
(D) Vimalshah
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Answer: (D) Vimalshah
Vimal Vasahi (dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara) was built in 1031 by Vimalshah, minister of the Solanki ruler Bhimdev. Lun Vasahi was built by Vastupal-Tejpal.
P6Practice question
In whose reign was the famous Ranakpur Jain temple of Pali district built?
To whom is the Kirti Stambh of Chittorgarh dedicated?
(A) Lord Vishnu
(B) Jain tirthankara Adinath
(C) Lord Shiva
(D) Mahavir Swami
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Answer: (B) Jain tirthankara Adinath
The Kirti Stambh of Chittor is a Jain monument, dedicated to the first tirthankara Adinath by Jija, a Bagherwal Jain merchant. The Vijay Stambh was built by Rana Kumbha.
P8Practice question
In which fort is the "Jaivana" cannon, counted among the largest cannons on wheels in the world?
Timur attacked Bhatner fort (Hanumangarh), on the Ghaggar, in 1398. Lying on the route of invaders from the north-west, it was attacked again and again.
P14Practice question
Which of these forts is NOT among the Hill Forts of Rajasthan on the UNESCO World Heritage list?
Bhainsrorgarh, a water fort at the meeting of the Chambal and Bamni (Chittorgarh), is called the "Vellore of Rajasthan". Col. Tod said he would choose it if offered a jagir.
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions · 30 original papers · 22 chapters · every answer explained · facts at a glance · exam traps
