2024 · Q4
Consider the following statements about Rana Kumbha of Mewar:
- 1He wrote a commentary on Jayadeva's Gitagovinda.
- 2He wrote four dramas in which he is said to have made use of four provincial languages.
- 3He erected Kirtistambha in Chitor in commemoration of his victory over Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Rana Kumbha (r. 1433-1468) of Mewar wrote the Rasikapriya, a commentary on Jayadeva's Gitagovinda. Statement 2 is correct: he is credited with four dramas in which regional languages were used. Statement 3 is incorrect: the Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) at Chittorgarh is a 12th-century Jain tower built by the merchant Jijaji Rathod; Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory, 1440-48) to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa (1437-40), not over Gujarat. Hence 1 and 2 only are correct. Cross-checked against testbook.com's CDS 21 April 2024 official paper solutions.