एकीकरण – Rajasthan GK

The national flower is the 'Lotus'.

After the treaties of 1818, the rulers of Rajasthan had to accept British supremacy.<br>(RBSE Class 9 History, Chapter 1 – Page 5)

The struggle fostered a shared consciousness of unity—a collective identity was formed.

Saffron on top, white in the middle, green at the bottom.

A temporary market is held on a fixed day in villages/towns.

Diversity = different forms of life/society—language, food, attire, customs, etc.

To get rid of Maratha terror, Rajput rulers made treaties with the British.<br>(RBSE Class 9 History, Chapter 1 – Page 5)

The national bird is the 'Peacock'.

Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax collected over Chauth, which the Marathas levied as a symbol of their supreme authority.

Feudal exploitation and British interference gave rise to discontent among the public.<br>(RBSE Class 9 History, Chapter 1 – Page 6)

Due to continuous invasions and heavy tax collection, the economic condition of the Rajput rulers weakened.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main livelihoods in villages.

Retail = direct selling of small quantities to consumers.

Malls include various shops/services within a single complex.

Food, attire, and housing change according to climate and landforms.

More services like education, health, and employment are available in cities.

Banks facilitate safe transactions through savings/deposits-withdrawals/loans.

'Jana Gana Mana' is India's National Anthem.

Due to continuous Maratha interference, political and administrative instability spread in Rajasthan.

The national emblem is inspired by the Lion Capital of Sarnath.

Different dances, festivals, and costumes are found across the country.

Folk tunes are directly inspired by regional life.

Hawkers sell goods by moving around in streets/roads.

Online transactions reduce time/location constraints.

In Nasirabad, a revolt by soldiers occurred on May 28, 1857, which marked the beginning of the revolution in Rajasthan.<br>(RBSE Class 9 History, Chapter 1 – Page 6)

The message of the revolt spread in Rajasthan through cantonments and messengers. (RBSE Class 9 History, Chapter 1 – Page 6)

Natural boundaries provide stability to cultural unity.

'Vande Mataram' is considered the National Song.

ATMs provide cash withdrawal, balance/mini-statement.

The objective of appointing British political agents was to establish control over the Rajasthani states.<br>(RBSE Class 9 History, Chapter 1 – Page 5)

The Marathas first established their power in the Malwa region and from there began to interfere in the states of Rajasthan.

Life forms change due to the Himalayas, plateaus, deserts, coasts, etc.

Specialized markets focus on a single category of goods.

They provide daily necessities like groceries, milk, and medicines nearby.

Chauth was a tax collected by the Marathas in exchange for providing protection, with the objective of collecting wealth.

The national animal is the 'Tiger'.

After the decline of the Mughal Empire, a power vacuum emerged in North India, which the Marathas exploited to enter Rajasthan via Malwa.