With reference to the Provincial Kingdoms of Mewar and Kashmir, consider the following: Kingdom Key Ruler/Figure 1. Mewar Rana Kumbha, famous for constructing the Kirti Stambha (Tower of Fame) at Chittor. 2. Kashmir Sikandar Shah (Butshikan), known for his policy of religious tolerance and patronage of Hindu scholars. 3. Mewar Rana Sanga, who united the Rajput states against the Mughal forces led by Babur at the Battle of Khanwa. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Pair 1: Correct. Rana Kumbha (c. 1433–1468 CE) was the most famous ruler of Mewar, known for the construction of forts and the Kirti Stambha after his victory over the Malwa Sultanate.
Pair 2: Incorrect. Sikandar Shah (Butshikan, or iconoclast) was known for his religious intolerance, destroying temples and persecuting Hindus. The ruler known for religious tolerance and integration was his son, Zainul Abidin.
Pair 3: Correct. Rana Sanga (c. 1509–1527 CE) was the last great Rajput ruler who fought against Babur in the decisive Battle of Khanwa (1527 CE).