Question

Which is the largest district of Rajasthan in terms of area?

1. Ajmer
2. Jaipur
3. Jaisalmer
4. Jodhpur

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Jaisalmer

The correct answer is Jaisalmer.

• Jaisalmer is the largest district of Rajasthan in terms of area.

• Jaisalmer District is the largest in terms of area.
• Bikaner district is the second-largest district by area in Rajasthan.
• Dholpur is the smallest district in terms of area.
• The area of Dholpur is 3084 km².
• Rajasthan has 33 districts within 7 divisions.

 

• Jaisalmer:
  • The fort & town of Jaisalmer was founded by Maharawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD after having shifted his capital from Ludharva to a safer place.
  • The ruling family of the erstwhile Jaisalmer State belongs to the Bhati Clan of Yadu Rajputs of Chandrawasnshi (Lunar) race who claim descent from Lord Krishna, the defied hero who ruled at Dwarka.
  • The historical origin of Bahttis can be inferred from the couplet which says that the Yadu Rajputs ruled and constructed Forts at Kashi, Mathura, Pragvad, Gajni, Bhatner, Digam, Dirwal, Lodurva, and ninth in Jaisalmer. (Gajni is in Afganisthan and Dirawal is now in Pakistan).