In the early 18^th century, Rajput Ruler Sawai Raja Jai Singh founded his new capital at _____.

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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 08 May 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

Jai Singh II was also referred to as Sawai Jai Singh.
He was the 29th Kachwaha Rajput king to lead the Amber Kingdom.
He later founded the fortified city of Jaipur and made it his capital.
He was born in Amber, the Kachwaha Rajputs capital.
When his father, Raja Bishan Singh, passed away on December 31, 1699, he was 11 years old and took over as the monarch of Amber.
In 1722, Sawai Jai Singh received the subadari of Agra and made Jaipur the capital of his empire.
He was appointed to govern Malwa three times between 1714 and 1737.

Additional Information

Sawai Raja Jagat Singh:
- After Pratap Singh's passing, Jagat Singh II occupied the throne of Jaipur.
- In the year 1803, Jagat Singh was crowned.
Jahandar Shah:
- He was the ninth Mughal Emperor.
- He reigned in the years 1712–1713.
- He was Bahadur Shah's son.