Correct option is C
Ans. (c)
Swaroop De Jhali, the queen of Rao Maldeo Rathore, was responsible for building 'Bahuji Ro Talab' near Mandore. Rao Maldeo was a powerful ruler of Marwar (Jodhpur) in the 16th century, known for his military conquests and expansion of Mehrangarh Fort. His queen Swaroop De Jhali contributed to water conservation by constructing this historical water reservoir.
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· Ruler: Rao Maldeo Rathore (1532–1562 CE).
· Queen: Swaroop De Jhali.
· Construction: Bahuji Ro Talab near Mandore.
· Purpose: Water conservation and public welfare.
· Significance: Example of Rajput queens’ contributions to infrastructure.
Additional Knowledge
Option (a): Uma De Bhatiyani – Incorrect. She was a queen of Marwar, but not associated with Bahuji Ro Talab.
Option (b): Heera De Jhali – Incorrect. No historical records link her to this construction.
Option (c): Swaroop De Jhali – Correct Answer. She built 'Bahuji Ro Talab' near Mandore.
Option (d): Parbati Sisodeni – Incorrect. Not associated with Rao Maldeo Rathore’s period.