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Q1. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: 6 Marks

Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during reign

that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an important personality.

Healong with his kingdom become a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading

Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the co-operation of

their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence

despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few

thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the

sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliancy of the people of Mewar.

The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few Kings, most of the rulers were

competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1500 years since its

establishment, right from reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact, only 60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga

drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two

generations before hRaim, na Khumba had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and

developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinary. Rana himself was

inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was

conducive to his creation of high-quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of

longstanding tradition sustained by several generations.

The life of the people of Mewar must have been the peaceful and prosperous during the long span of

time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishments in these fields would not have been possible. This is

reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature. They compensate for lack of admirable

physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely thanks to the cheerful and

liberal character of its people.

Once may observe astonishing pieces of workmanships not only in the forts and places of Mewar but

also in public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still standing tall in their grandeur are

testimony to the fact that Mewar was only the land of the brave but also a seat of art and culture. Amidst

aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not

suffer. Imagine, how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Sambawhich is the sample of our great

ancient architecture even today in the same fort Kirrti Stambha is standing high, reflecting how liberal the then

administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out

construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the vijaya Stambha was constructed first or the

Kirti Stambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by side and reveal the proximity between the

king and the subjects of Mewar.

The cycle of time does not remain the same. Whereas the reign of Rana Sanga was crucial in raising the

kingdom to the acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History took a turn. The fortune of Mewar –the

land of the brave, started waning.Rana tried to save the day with his acumen which was running against the

stream and the glorious traditions for sometime.

1.1. On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer each of the following questions:

a) Write the earliest King of Mewar as given in the passage. (1)
b) What does the writer find worth admiration inn the people of Mewar? (1)

c) How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects? (1)

d) What do the Vijaya Stambha and KIRTI Stambha signify? (1)

1.2. Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following:

a) Surprising (1) b) Evidence (1​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

the peaceful and prosperous life of the people of mewar reflected