History and Art and Culture
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rajmata Jijau on her Jayanti.
About Jijabai Bhonsle (12 January 1598 – 17 June 1674):
- Jijabai was born to Mahalasabai Jadhav and Lakhuji Jadhav of Deulgaon, near Sindkhed, in present-day Maharashtra.
- Jijabai was married at an early age to Shahaji Bhosle.
- She was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire.
- She died at Pachad village near Raigad Fort.
Role and Contributions of Jijabai Bhonsle:
- She managed her husband’s Jagir in Pune and developed it.
- Mentored a great person like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- She taught Shivaji about swarajya and raised him to be a warrior.
- She also renovated Kevareshwar Temple and Tambadi Jogeshwari Temple.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following pairs:
King Dynasty
- Nannuka Chandela
- Jayashakti Paramara
- Nagabhata II Gurjara-Pratihara
- Bhoja Rashtrakuta
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (2022)
- Only one pair
- Only two pairs
- Only three pairs
- All four pairs
Q.2) Consider the following statements:
- It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
- It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimoor occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.
- It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2021)
- 1 only
- 1 and 2
- 3 only
- 2 and 3
