Consider the following statements:Statement - I: The Sisodiya Rajputs ...
Statement - I: The Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar refused to accept Mughal authority for a long time.
Statement - II: Many Rajput rulers married their daughters into Mughal families and received high positions.
Explanation:
The given statements are related to the relationship between the Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar and the Mughal authority. Let's analyze each statement individually.
Statement - I: The Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar refused to accept Mughal authority for a long time.
The Sisodiya Rajputs were a prominent Rajput clan who ruled over the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan. They fiercely resisted Mughal authority and were known for their independence and valor. Rana Sanga, a famous ruler of Mewar, had even formed a coalition of Rajput rulers to oppose the Mughals in the Battle of Khanwa in 1527. Similarly, Maharana Pratap, another notable ruler of Mewar, continued to resist Mughal rule during the reign of Emperor Akbar.
Therefore, statement - I is true. The Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar did refuse to accept Mughal authority for a long time.
Statement - II: Many Rajput rulers married their daughters into Mughal families and received high positions.
This statement is also true. In order to maintain their autonomy and secure their kingdoms, many Rajput rulers strategically married their daughters into Mughal families. These alliances were often a result of political calculations and were aimed at gaining favor and protection from the Mughals. By marrying their daughters into Mughal families, Rajput rulers could secure high positions for their sons-in-law within the Mughal court.
For example, Raja Bharmal of Amer married his daughter Jodha Bai to Emperor Akbar, which helped in establishing a strong alliance between the Rajputs and the Mughals. Similarly, Raja Man Singh of Amer, who was also a Rajput ruler, held important positions within the Mughal administration due to his marital alliance with the Mughals.
Therefore, statement - II is true. Many Rajput rulers did marry their daughters into Mughal families and received high positions.
Conclusion:
Both statement - I and statement - II are true, but statement - II is not a cause for statement - I. The Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar refused to accept Mughal authority based on their own principles of independence and valor, rather than being influenced by the marriages of other Rajput rulers.
Consider the following statements:Statement - I: The Sisodiya Rajputs ...
- The Mughal rulers campaigned constantly against rulers who refused to accept their authority.
- But as the Mughals became powerful many other rulers also joined them voluntarily.
- The Rajputs are a good example of this.
- Many of them married their daughters into Mughal families and received high positions. Hence, statement II is true.
- But many resisted as well.
- The Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar refused to accept Mughal authority for a long time. So, statement I is true.
- Once defeated, however, they were honourably treated by the Mughals, given their lands (watan) back as assignments (watan jagir).
- The careful balance between defeating and not humiliating their opponents enabled the Mughals to extend their influence over many kings and chieftains.
Hence we conclude that the correct option is Both I and II are true but Il is not a cause for I.
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