Around 1713, Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amer was appointed governor of which region?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Malwa.
Explanation:
Sawai Raja Jai Singh II of Amber was appointed as the *Subedar* (Governor) of Malwa by the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar in 1713.
Jai Singh II was an astute statesman and a skilled military commander.
During his tenure, he endeavored to curb the growing influence of the Marathas in the Malwa region.
He served as the *Subedar* of Malwa a total of three times (in 1713, 1729, and 1732).
Additional Facts:
- Title of 'Sawai': The title of 'Sawai' was conferred upon Jai Singh by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
- Establishment of Jaipur: He founded the city of Jaipur on November 18, 1727.
- Astronomical Observatories: He commissioned the construction of five astronomical observatories—known as *Jantar Mantar*—in Jaipur, Delhi, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.
- Ashwamedha Yajna: He was among the last Hindu kings of modern India to perform the *Ashwamedha Yajna*.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: In which year did Sawai Raja Jai Singh establish his new capital, Jaipur?
Answer: 1727.
Question: Where is the largest of the five observatories (*Jantar Mantar*) built by Jai Singh II located?
Answer: Jaipur.
Question: Which Mughal ruler conferred the title of 'Sawai' upon Raja Jai Singh?
Answer: Aurangzeb.