Rajasthan's Glorious Past

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

Prominent author Maharshi Parashar was born in Pushkar (Ajmer). He had written a book titled Krishi Parashar. It elucidates about the ancient reference regarding Godhan Puja on Padava after Diwali. Several authors have projected him as the author of 'Krishishastra.' In the book 'Maharshi Parashar', he has mentioned about forecast related to rains which is used by peasants till date.

Suthradar Mandan was a great architect of olden times. He incorporated principles of architecture in his Granthas. He was a favourite vasthu shilpi of Mewar Maharana Kumbha. His prominent chapters are Devta-Murti Prakaran, Prasadamandanam, Vastushastram, Vastusar etc.

Suthradar Mandan was a great architect of olden times. He incorporated principles of architecture in his Granthas. He was a favourite vasthu shilpi of Mewar Maharana Kumbha. His prominent chapters are Devta-Murti Prakaran, Prasadamandanam, Vastushastram, Vastusar etc.

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

The impregnable castle of Kumbalgarh was constructed under his supervision and plan. Sutradhar Mandan's name is famous amongst the rankers of Indian vastukar's who are proficient in theoretical as well as practical knowledge of architecture. His principles related to the aspects of art, maths, astrology in architecture are still considered valuable.

Chakrapani Mishra was a Darbari pandit in court of Maharana Pratap. He was deeply inspired by the works of Varahmihra. Resource material for the book Vishvavallabha by Chakrapani Mishra is Vrihatsanhita of Varahmihra. He also authored books like Muhurtmala, Vyavaharadarsha and Rajyabhisheka.

Hammir Deva was a king in the province of Rajasthan during the second half of Medieval Indian history. 'Raso' literally means appraisal. Hammir Raso is the appraisal about the king and his life, achievements, etc which was written down by Sharangdhar.

Vrikshayurveda Grantha was written by Sharang Dhar. Based on this book many gardens were developed by the rulers as well as public. It contributed greatly to the environment conservation. Other than Vrikshayurveda Grantha he also wrote Sarangdhar Paddhti which contributed immensely to the music system. 

Chakrapani Mishra was a Darbari-Pandit in the court of Maha Ranapratap. He was an architect and a well-known botanist of the time. His famous works included Vishwavallabha, Muhurthamala, Rajyabhishekha paddhti etc. He emphasized on developing water resources.  

Rao Sekha played an important role in creating an independent province of Shekhawat for his descendants. He is also known in the history for annexing different provinces and fighting a large number of battles. He was given the title Maharao by Raja Udaikaran of Jaipur (earlier the kingdom of Amber) in the recognition of his strength and valour. 

Maharshi Parashar was a great poet of Rajasthan born in Ajmer. His famous work is Krishi Parasar, which is a book on agriculture. He wrote a meaningful shlok with the following meaning: 'grains come from crops and crops never come without farming hence effort should be made for agriculture leaving everything aside'.

Chakrapani Mishra was a Darbari pandit in court of Maharana Pratap. He authored books like Vishvavallabha, Muhurtmala, Vyavaharadarsha and Rajyabhisheka. He was deeply inspired by the works of Varahmihra.

Hammir Dev Chauhan was one of the last rulers of the region which is located in the Present day Ranthambore. He ruled till 1301 AD and in that year he was defeated in the Sawai-Madhopur battle. Thus, after his defeat Ranthambore was captured by Alauddin Khilji.

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh is considered one of the most prominent 16th-century Rajput rulers. He shifted his capital to Jaipur and extensively increased fortifications of the city and designed it in a unique manner with the guidance of great architects. Thus, it was under his rule that we see Jaipur rising to prominence.

Raja Rai Singh ascended the throne of Bikaner after the death of his father.  His reign faced the most severe famine which caused the death of many people in his kingdom. In order to supply an adequate amount of food to the people, Rai Singh opened the Sadavrats.

Sawai Jai Singh built the Jantar Mantar astronomical monument in Jaipur. The construction was completed in the 1734 CE. The monument is built of marble and stone carefully based on the astronomical positions.It is among the world heritage sites of India today. 

Maharana Pratap was born on 9 May 1540, in Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan, as the eldest son of Udai Singh II and Maharani Jaiwanta Bai. His father was the ruler of the kingdom of Mewar, with his capital at Chittor. As the eldest son of the ruler, Pratap was given the title of Crown Prince.

Chetak is the name given to the horse ridden by Maharana Pratap at the Battle of Haldighati, fought on 21 June 1576 at Haldighati, in the Aravalli Mountains of Rajasthan. Chetak, although wounded, carried Pratap safely away from the battle, but then died of his wounds.

Maharana Pratap's father Udai Singh passed away in 1572, and Prince Pratap ascended the throne as Maharana Pratap aged 32, the 54th ruler of Mewar in the line of the Sisodiya Rajputs. 

Maharana Amar Singh was the ruler of Mewar, he was the eldest son and successor of Maharana Pratap of Mewar. He was the 13th Rana of Mewar dynasty of Sisodia Rajputs and ruled the Mewar from 19 January 1597 till his death on 26 January 1620. His capital was Udaipur.

Raja Jai Singh died in the Burhanpur under mysterious circumstances and is rumored that he had been poisoned on the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb.

Maha Rao Shekha was born on "Vijay Dashmi" 24th September, 1433. He was the son of Rao Mokal and Rani Nirban. He had 5 queens (Ranis). Rani Nirban was the youngest queen.

Maha Rao Shekha died in 1488 A.D fighting the Gaur Rajputs in the war of Ghatwa. He last breathed at Ralawta.

Chandrasen Rathore also known as a forgotten hero was a ruler of Marwar, which is currently known as Jodhpur.  He defended his kingdom for nearly two decades against attacks from the Mughal Empire. He was succeeded by Udai Singh.

After the death of his father Maharaja Bishan Singh, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh became the ruler of Amer (present day Jaipur) in the year 1699 CE at the young age of 11. He made several contributions to architecture, culture and science during his rule.

Maha Rao Shekha established the Shekha dynasty considered to be one of the bravest and filled with courage in the Medieval Indian history. According to the historical records, there are a total of 52 battles which Maha Rao Shekha had fought. He was given the title 'Maharao' due to the number of battles fought with courage and valour. 

Rao Chandrasen was crowned the ruler of Marwar (present day Jodhpur province) in the state of Rajasthan in the year 1562 AD. There were lot of internal fights when he was crowned the rule of Marwar. This actually made way for Akbar to attack provinces of Rajasthan due to internal disturbances. 

The Shekhawat sub-clan of Kachwaha dynasty ruled for more than 400 years in the region of Shekhawati. It was founded by Rao Shekha who declared himself as an independent and established an independent province. This sub-clan has built several forts and palaces in the province of Shekhawati. 

Jaswant Singh Rathore and Amar Singh Rathore were the sons of King Gaj Singh. He was the eldest son of Gaj Singh but he was exiled by his father for saving a bandit from Mughals. He was also disinherited by his father so Jaswant Singh became the next ruler of Mewar.

Maharana Pratap died at the age of 57, on 19 January 1597 after sustaining an injury while hunting. 

Amar Singh Rathore born on 11 December 1613. He was a Rajput nobleman affiliated with the royal house of Marwar, and a courtier of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in seventeenth-century India.

Pratap Singh I have popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was the Rajput king of Mewar, born on 9 May 1540 in a region of north-western India in the present day state of Rajasthan.

Maharana Pratap was born on May 9, 1540, at Kumbhalgarh fort. He was the son of Rani Jaivanta Bai and Maharana Udai Singh. Though Maharana Pratap was the eldest and capable son of Udai Singh but as per the wish of Rani Dheer Bai her son, Jagmal was declared as next successors. After the death of Udai Singh due to the protest of senior courtiers Maharana Pratap was crowned in 1572 in Gogunda Fort.

The Sisodiya dynasty of Mewar, led by Maharana Pratap, famously refused to submit to the Mughal Emperor Akbar, maintaining their independence despite significant pressure.