Which Mughal rulers intervention in the succession and internal politics of the Rathor Rajputs of Marwar led to their rebellion?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Aurangzeb.
The intervention of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the succession and internal politics of the Rathor Rajputs of Marwar led to their rebellion. After the death of Raja Jaswant Singh of Marwar in 1678, Aurangzeb refused to recognize his posthumous son, Ajit Singh, as the rightful heir. Instead, he tried to annex Marwar and place it under Mughal control. This interference sparked a strong backlash from the Rathor Rajputs, who united under the leadership of Durgadas Rathore to protect Ajit Singh’s claim. Their resistance turned into a prolonged rebellion against Mughal authority in the region.