Correct option is B
Ans.
(b)
Rao Jodha, the ruler of
Marwar, founded the city of
Jodhpur in
1459 A.D. to establish a strong capital for his kingdom. The city was strategically located on the trade route connecting Gujarat and Delhi.
Jodhpur is also known as the
"Blue City", with many houses painted in shades of blue around the
Mehrangarh Fort, a prominent landmark built by Rao Jodha.
Information Booster
1. Rao Jodha belonged to the
Rathore dynasty.
2. Mehrangarh Fort, built by him, stands on a rocky hill called
Bhakurcheeria.
3. The city played a key role in Marwar’s trade and defense.
Additional Knowledge
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1113 A.D. (Option a): Too early for Jodhpur’s founding.
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1459 A.D. (Option b - Correct): Actual year of Jodhpur’s establishment.
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1539 A.D. (Option c): Post-dates Rao Jodha’s rule.
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1526 A.D. (Option d): Associated with the Mughal Empire’s rise, not Jodhpur.