RBSE Solutions for Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 1 Rajasthan in 18th Century

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 1 Rajasthan in 18th Century Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 8 Our Rajasthan Solutions Chapter 1 Rajasthan in 18th Century

RBSE Class 8 Our Rajasthan Rajasthan in 18th Century Textbook Questions and Answers

I. Write the correct answers to the following Question s in brackets

Class 8 Hamara Rajasthan Chapter 1 Question Answer Question 1. 
Who presided over the Hurda conference?
(a) Maharana Jagat Singh II
(b) Sawai Jaisingh 
(c) Abhay Singh 
(d) Bakht Singh
Answer:
(a) Maharana Jagat Singh II

 

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. Maratha power was first organized by ................
2. For the first time in the states of Rajasthan on 29 September 1803, ................ accepted the treaty with the British.
Answer: 
1. Shivaji 
2. Kota State

III. Very Short Answer Type Questions:

Class 8 Hamara Rajasthan Chapter 1 Question Answer In English Question 1. 
What was the Maratha policy of Peshwa Bajirao? 
Answer: 
Peshwa Bajirao's Maratha policy was to hoist the flag of the Marathas from Attock to Cuttack.

Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 1 Question Answer Question 2. 
When and where did the Marathas first enter in Rajasthan?
Answer: 
In Rajasthan, the Marathas first entered Mewar in 1711 AD.

IV. Short Answer Type Questions

Hamara Rajasthan Book Class 8 Chapter 1 Question Answer 1. 
Write k comment on the Jaipur succession struggle.
Answer: 
Chandrakunwar Bai, the daughter of Maharana Amar Singh (A) of Udaipur was married to Sawai Jai Singh in 1708 AD on the condition that only the son was born to the princess of Mewar would sit on the throne of Jaipur. But after Sawai Jai Singh's death in 1743 AD, Sawai Jai Singh's eldest son Ishwar Singh ascended the throne. In response, the son of Mewar's princess Chandrakunwar Bai challenged Ishwar Singh with the help of his maternal uncle Maharana Jagatsingh (II). Madho Singh was also favored by the Maratha Sardar Malhar Rao Holkar. As a result, 'Rajmahal' and 'Bagru' war took place between the two. Ultimately, due to the notoriety of his commander Hargovind Natani, Ishwar Singh had to commit suicide and Madhosingh became the ruler of Jaipur with the help of Marathas. 

Our Rajasthan Book Class 8 Chapter 1 Question 2. 
What Ahadnama was prepared at Hurda Conference?
Answer: 
In the Ahad Nama prepared in Hurda conference, it was decided that: 

1.  All the Rajput rulers involved in this conference (viz. Maharana Jagatsingh II of Mewar, Sawai Jaisingh of Amer, Abhay Singh of Jodhpur, Bakht Singh of Nagaur, Maharao Durjanashal of Kota etc.) will live together with each other.
2. One's enemy and friend will be the other's enemy and friend.
3. Any new scheme will be decided by all.
4. After Varsha Ritu, everyone will gather again in Rampura.

RBSE Class 8 Our Rajasthan  Rajasthan in 18th Century Important Questions and Answers

Objective Type Questions

Question 1. 
The Marathas attacked Kota and Bundi
(a) In 1711 AD 
(b) In 1720 AD
(c) In 1726 AD 
(d) In 1728 AD
Answer: 
(c) In 1726 AD 

Question 2. 
The Rajput kings of Rajasthan called a conference in Hurda (Bhilwara) to stop the growing power of Marathas
(a) On 22 April 1834 AD
(b) On 17 July 1734 AD
(c) On 26 December 1817 AD
(d) On 17 July 1728 AD.
Answer: 
(b) On 17 July 1734 AD

Question 3. 
There was a lack of Rajput rulers because
(a) They were of the same caste.
(b) They had the same language.
(c) Their customs were the same.
(d) There was ambiguity in their decisions.
Answer: 
(d) There was ambiguity in their decisions.

Question 4. 
Succession struggle took place in Jodhpur-
(a) Between Ishwar Singh and Madho Singh
(b) Between Ramsingh and Bakht Singh
(c) Between Arising and Ratan Singh
(d) None of the above.
Answer: 
(b) Between Ramsingh and Bakht Singh

Question 5. 
The Rajput state, which could not get an immediate treaty with the British due to opposition, was
(a) Mewar State 
(b) Marwar State 
(c) Kota State 
(d) Jaipur State
Answer: 
(b) Marwar State 

 

Question 6. 
Sirohi state signed a subsidiary treaty with the British-
(a) In 1823 AD 
(b) In 1817 AD
(c) In 1818 AD 
(d) In 1816 AD
Answer: 
(a) In 1823 AD 

Fill in the blanks

1. Rajput rulers were one of the same caste, language, customs and tradition, yet they lacked ................
2. The interference of Marathas continued to increase due to the mutual ................ of the rulers of Rajasthan.
3. ................ were eager to befriend the Rajput rulers to expand their power and obtain other political benefits.
4. As a result of the treaties of 1818 AD, the economic condition of the ................ given to the British rulers deteriorated.
5. The apathy of Sawai Jaisingh of Amer and the ambiguity of the decisions made the policy against the Marathas a  ................
Answer: 
1. Unity 
2. Unpleasantness 
3. British 
4. Khiraj 
4. Failure

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Rajasthan In 18th Century Question Answer Question 1. 
When did the Marathas adopt the policy of expansion into northern India?
Answer:
Maratha's power pursued the policy of expanding into northern India after the death of Aurangzeb.

Hamara Rajasthan Class 8 Chapter 1 Question 2. 
Where did the Marathas first intervene in Rajasthan politics?
Answer: 
On April 22, 1734, the Marathas started interfering in the politics of Rajasthan by making Bundi's ruler Budhdev a ruler again.

Comment On The Jaipur Succession Struggle Class 8 Question 3. 
Which major Rajput rulers participated in the Hurda Conference?
Answer: 
Major rulers like Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar, Sawai Jaisingh of Amer, Abhay Singh of Jodhpur, Bakht Singh of Nagaur, and Maharao Duijanshal of Kota participated in the Hurda Conference.

Hamara Rajasthan Book Class 8 Solutions Question 4. 
How did the conditions of the Ahadnama of the Hurda conference comply?
Answer: 
All the terms and conditions of the Hurda conference were confined to paper. They were not followed.

Hamara Rajasthan Book Class 8 Chapter 1 Question 5. 
Write any two reasons for the failure of the policy of the Rajput rulers against the Marathas.
Answer: 

1. Due to a lack of unity among the rulers of Rajasthan and 
2. apathy of Amer ruler Sawai Jai Singh and ambiguity of decision, the policy of Rajput rulers against Marathas was foiled.

Write A Short Note On Jaipur Succession Struggle Class 8 Question 6. 
Why did Marathas get the opportunity to interfere in the succession of the rulers of Rajasthan?
Answer: 
There were no definite rules of succession among the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan. Due to this, Marathas got an opportunity to interfere here in succession.

Class 8 Hamara Rajasthan Chapter 1 Question 7. 
The Jodhpur succession struggle took place between?
Answer: 
In Jodhpur, there was a struggle for succession between Ramsingh and Bakht Singh. 

Our Rajasthan Book Class 8 Question 8. 
What was the loss of Mewar due to the Mewar civil war?
Answer: 
The civil war of Mewar blocked the path of social, cultural, economic, and political progress in Mewar.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Write a brief comment on Maratha's power entry into Rajasthan.
Answer: 
Entry of Maratha Power in Rajasthan-The Marathas first entered Mewar in Rajasthan in 1711 AD. In 1726 AD, Marathas attacked Kota and Bundi. After this, in 1728 AD, the rulers of Dungarpur, Banswara, accepted giving Khiraj. On April 22, 1734, the Marathas made Budhsingh again as ruler of Bundi. On 17 July 1734, the Rajput kings convened a conference at Hurda to stop the growing power of the Marathas, but the conference was not successful in its purpose. After this, Peshwa Bajirao visited Rajasthan in 1736 AD and recovered Chauth from here.

Our Rajasthan Class 8 Chapter 1 Question 2. 
Write in brief about the struggle for Jodhpur succession.
Answer: Struggle for Jodhpur succession- The succession struggle started between Ramsingh and Bakht Singh in Jodhpur. Both started seeking help from Marathas. As a result, the interventions of Peshwa, Scindia, and Holkar increased here. Eventually, die princely state was divided and both got half the state. With the partition of the princely state of Marwar, its economic condition became worse, business was destroyed, agriculture was destroyed and the demands of the Marathas continued to increase. But they (Ramsingh and Bakht Singh) did not agree to a compromise.

 

Question 3. 
What were the main reasons for the succession struggle in Rajasthan? What were the results of Maratha's interference in it?
Answer: 
There were two main reasons for the succession struggle in Rajasthan:

1. There were no definite rules of succession among the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan.
2. Second major reason was - Greed for power, mutual disharmony among the successors and interference of Marathas.

Consequences of Maratha intervention in Rajasthan's succession struggle:

1. Mutual disharmony in the states increased because of the intervention of Marathas in the struggle for succession.
2. The Marathas spread chaos here, which leads to political, economic and social instability in Rajput rulers, feudal and people.
3. Here the development was hampered and the path to progress was hindered.

Question 4. 
Write in brief about the struggle for Mewar succession.
Answer: Struggle for Mewar succession:
Mewar throne had two candidates- 

1. Amarsingh and 
2. Ratansingh. Both tried to seek help from Marathas. As a result civil war started.Mara.tha started interfering in this civil war, blocking the way for the social, cultural, economic, and political progress of Mewar.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
Why and when did the British make alliances with the Rajput rulers in Rajasthan?
Answer: 
Reasons for the British to make alliances with the rulers of Rajasthan:
The fall of the Mughal Empire and the chaos spread by the Marathas created political, economic, and social instability among the Rajput rulers, feudal and subjects. In such a situation, the British were eager to befriend the Rajput rulers to expand their power and get other political-economic benefits.

Time of treaties:
During the period from 1817 to 1818 AD, the British government started making alliances with the Rajput rulers. In Rajasthan, Bharatpur was the first state who accepted the treaty with the British on 29 September 1803. By 1818, all the states except Sirohi had accepted the protection of the company and in 1823 AD, Sirohi also accepted the treaty. Thus in die same year almost the whole of Rajasthan came under the protection of the British.

 

Result of treaties:
The following major results came out of these treaties-

1. As a result of the treaties of 1818, the economic condition of the native rulers deteriorated due to the Khiraj being given to the British. 
2. These treaties gave the British an opportunity to interfere in the internal affairs of the rulers here.
3. The British pressurised the rulers to destroy the privileges and power of the feudal. This damaged the reputation of the feudal.
4. Domestic trade, industry, and handicrafts began to decline.
5. The promotion of Christianity started with the entry of Christian missionaries in Rajasthan which was the reason for the freedom struggle of 1857.