Akshay Tritiya is the foundation day of which of the following city?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Bikaner was founded on Akshay Tritiya in 1488 AD by Rao Bika, a Rathore prince and the founder of the princely state of Bikaner in Rajasthan. Akshay Tritiya, considered an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the city.
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1. Rao Bika was the son of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur.
2. Bikaner was established in the Thar Desert, and it later became a thriving center for trade and commerce.
3. The city is famous for its rich cultural heritage, including Junagarh Fort and Karni Mata Temple.
4. Akshay Tritiya is also associated with rituals like buying gold, marriages, and agricultural activities in India.
5. The city played a vital role in medieval trade routes due to its strategic location.
Additional Information
· (a) Kota: Founded by Rao Madho Singh I in 1631 AD, not associated with Akshay Tritiya.
· (b) Dungarpur: Established in the 14th century by Rawal Veer Singh Dev, a ruler of the Guhilot dynasty.
· (d) Ajmer: Founded by Ajaypal Chauhan in the 12th century.