Rajasthan Heritage
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Assertion: Jantar Mantar built by Sawai Jai Singh II. Reason: UNESCO World Heritage. Both correct, R
Both correct, R doesn't explain A
Assertion: Hawa Mahal built by Sawai Pratap Singh 1799. Reason: For queens to watch fairs/festivals.
Both correct, R explains A
Assertion: Sawai Jai Singh built 3 Jantar Mantars. Reason: Jaipur one is largest.
A not correct, R correct
अध्ययन नोट्स
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan: 1. Six Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013): Amber Fort (Jaipur), Chittorgarh Fort, Gagron Fort (Jhalawar), Jaisalmer Fort (only LIVING fort with 4,000+ residents), Kumbhalgarh Fort (Rajsamand — 36 km wall, 2nd longest after Great Wall of China), Ranthambore Fort (Sawai Madhopur). 2. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010): Astronomical observation site built by Sawai Jai Singh II, has the world's largest stone sundial (Samrat Yantra, 27m). 3. Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur (1985): Major bird sanctuary and Ramsar Wetland. 4. Jaipur City (2019): Inscribed as part of the 'Walled City of Jaipur'.
GI Tags of Rajasthan: Sanganeri Hand Block Print, Bagru Hand Block Print, Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Kota Doria (fine muslin cloth), Kathputli (puppets), Thewa Art (Pratapgarh — gold work on glass), Makrana Marble, Molela Terracotta (Rajsamand), Pokaran Pottery. These are all in the handicraft category — frequently asked as match-the-following with their origin districts.
Haveli architecture: Patwon ki Haveli (Jaisalmer — largest and most ornate), Nathmal ki Haveli (Jaisalmer — carved by two brothers, each side slightly different), Salim Singh ki Haveli (Jaisalmer — peacock-shaped roof), Bachhawat ki Haveli (Bikaner), Sone-Chandi ki Haveli (Jhunjhunu). The Shekhawati region (Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu) is called the 'Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan' due to hundreds of painted havelis with frescoes.
REET Exam Tips: UNESCO sites asked every year — memorize all 6 forts with districts. Jaisalmer = only living fort, Kumbhalgarh = 2nd longest wall. GI tags are asked in match-the-following format. Shekhawati = open-air art gallery is a 1-mark guaranteed question.