Question

Bappa Rawal was related to which Rajput Dynasty?
A.Chauhans
B.Gulhils
C.Rathore
D.Ghadwal

Answer 1

Hint: This dynasty ruled the Medapata (modern Mewar) region in present-day Rajasthan state of India. Their kings initially ruled as Gurjara-Pratihara vassals between 8th and 10th centuries. Their capitals included Nagahrada (Nagda) and Aghata (Ahar).

Complete answer: Bappa Rawal was one of the most powerful and famous rulers of the Mewar dynasty. He was the ninth descendant of the Guhila dynasty and is also known as the founder of Guhadatta. The family of Bappa was killed in the war of idhar and he had to stay with two loyal Bhil attendants till the dynasty was recovered. Buffer gained power over time and made sure to take revenge from his father's killers and establish the Mewar Kingdom. The exact period of his rule is still not known but it is considered that he ruled from 728 CE to 753 CE under Dr Bhandarkar and GH Ojha.
Gorilla is known as a clan of jats and Rajput.
It includes various names for example gehlot, guhila, Gohil and guhilot.
In the present age Rajasthan they rule the princely states of Mewar Shahapur and Banswara. His aim was to unite smaller states so that he can stop attacks on them.
Bin Qasim was an Arab king who was able to defeat Dahir in Sindh but was stopped by Bappa Rawal. Some accounts say that Qasim actually attacked Chittor, which was ruled by the Mori Rajputs.

Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

Note: Raja Mori the king of Chittor named Bappa Rawal his successor and crowned him as the King of Chittor. After this incident took place Bappa Rawal and his armies invaded various kingdoms including Kandahar, Khorasan, Ispahan, and made them a part of his kingdom. Thus he not only defended India's frontiers but he was also able to expand them for a brief period of time.