WBPSC Mains 2024 Notes
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Swami Keshawanand- Born at village Magloona in Sikar district of present-day Rajasthan in 1883, Swamiji, whose actual name was Birama, was the son of Thakarsi, a penurious camel-driver, and his wife Saran. The famine of 1899 forced the 16-year-old Birama to leave the desert region and move to Punjab in search of livelihood. … Read more Religion and Social Reformers
Chauhan Rulers of Sambhar/Sakambhari There are several theories about the origin of chauhans which are as follows:- Prithviraj Raso – Agnikund at Abu Prithiviraj Vijay- Suryavanshi Col. Tod- Foriegner Dr. Dashrat Sharma- Bhramins Chandravati Lekh- Bhramins Chronology of Chauhan Rulers of Sambhar:- Ajairaj II: Prithviraj I was succeeded by his son Ajairaj II who was … Read more RAJASTHAN ; HISTORY OF CHAUHAN
The Kachhwaha clan of the Rajputs of Amber we are one of the most important components of the Mughal nobility. The Minas were ousted by Kachhwaha Rajputs from Amer.The Kachchwaha rulers of Amber-Jaipur trace their descent from Kush, the son of Ram, an incarination of Lord Vishnu. In the Balban inscription of 1288 A.D., … Read more Kachwa Rulers of Amer
Rathore of Marwad Marwar was ruled by Rathores for centuries, current Rathore rule was established in year 1226 AD. Rathore arise from the Sanskrit word Rastrakoot .Ranbanka Rathores proudly carried their legacy till date by showing courage, chivalry and bravery at various points of time in history and even today they are maintaining the highest … Read more RAJASTHAN; HISTORY OF RATHORE
Mewar primarily covers the south Western region of Rajasthan, bordering Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Consisting of the districts of Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh and Udaipur, it is flanked by the Aravallis in the North West, and the southern region is mostly hilly, dotted with forests. The region’s rather rugged landscape could have played a role … Read more Rajasthan : History of Mevar
Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations Different Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan are:- Kalibangan Civilizations:- Kalibangan lies along the left bank of the dried-up bed of river Ghaggar (ancient Sarasvati and Drashdwati). Its supposed to be older then 4000 B.C. and was first discovered by Amlanand Ghosh in 1952 AD It comprises of three mounds, the larger … Read more Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System.Socio-cultural Issues.
Rajasthan: Worker and Peasant Movements Bijoliya Farmer Movement (1918) The first organized, comprehensive, broad, non-violent and longest running peasant movement in the country (about 44 years) Reason – Excessive levy and unfair means Dhakad caste movement in Bijolia hideout The locator at the time of agitation – Rao Krishna Singh Mewar Maharana at … Read more Rajasthan: Worker and Peasant Movements
Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan Rajasthan also played a main role in rebellion of 1857. Till 1818 the almost kings of rajasthan has accepted the conservation of East India Company. Main centers of rebellion: Naseerabad :- First place in Rajasthan to start the 1857 rebellion., Here it starts on 28 May 1857 … Read more Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration
Religious Movements in Rajasthan Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements … Read more Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
Fairs of Rajasthan Banganga Fair:-It is said that the stream of Banganga was formed when Arjun, one of the Pandavas, shot an arrow to quench the thirst of dying Bhishma Pitamah, who was a brave warrior and had been badly wounded in the battle of Mahabharata. Chandrabagha Fair:-Thousands of devotees gather here at the … Read more Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.