Question

Which of the following is not the literary composition of music of Rana Kumbha?
1. Sudha Prabandh
2. Sangeet Meemansa
3. Sangeet Raj
4. Kala Nidhi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kala Nidhi

The correct answer is Kala Nidhi.

• Cultural achievements of Rana Kumbha:
  • Rana Kumba was a great patron of art and literature.
  • He was a great musician himself and took a keen interest in music.
  • He was a great Veena player.
  • He wrote works like Sangeett Raj, Sangit Meemansa, ‘Sangit Ratnakar’ and Sudha Prabandh.
  • Kumbha erected a Victory Tower at Chittor as a mark of victory of his conquests.
    • He consolidated the fortification of Chittor and constructed a road running through its seven doors.
  • He constructed the city of Basantpur.
    • He built several inns, palaces, ponds, schools, and temples.
• Hence, option 4 is correct.

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• Rana Kumbha (1438-68):
  • Rana Kumbha was a very brave and talented military commander and ruler.
    • He made his mark in the political as well as cultural field.
  • Military and political achievements
    • Rana Kumbha succeeded his father Rana Mokal in 1433 A.D. with the assistance of the Bhil chiefs.
      • He had to meet the challenge of several intrigues.
    • Rana Kumbha annexed Sambhar, Didwana, Mandore, Nagaur, Ranthambore, Sirohi, Gagran, Ajmer, Mandalgarh, Abu, Toda, etc. to his empire.
    • Rana Kumbha defeated Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
    • According to inscriptions he brought Mahmud Khalji as a prisoner and after keeping him in prison for six months, sent him back to his Kingdom.