Question

When was Durgadas Rathore born?
A. 20 March 1632
B. 14 April 1635
C. 19 April 1637
D. 13 August 1638.

Answer 1

Hint: Durgadas Rathore was an important personality associated with the history of Marwar. He has defended and protected the Marwar state after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh of Marwar. Durgadas was an important chieftain of Marwar king Jaswant Singh. In this regard, he carried out the legacy of his father ‘Askaran Rathore” who was also a part of the king’s army. Durgadas was brave since childhood, his bravery gave him entry into the army of King Jaswant Singh.

Complete answer:
He was born on \[13\] August\[1638\]. He was instrumental in single-handedly saving the Rathore dynasty in Marwar(Jodhpur) from Mughal invasions after the death of Jaswant Singh. Maharaja Jaswant Singh died in \[1679\] when one of his wives was pregnant. His wife gave birth to a male child who was later named ‘Ajit Singh.’ The Mughal emperor ‘Aurangzeb’ saw this as an opportunity to annex the Rajput state of Jodhpur. Aurangzeb also kidnapped the child Ajit Singh, but Durgadas along with some loyal followers wisely escaped Ajit Singh out of the Mughal kingdom. For, few years after this event, Marwar remained under the direct control of the Mughal governor. During this period, Durgadas actively opposed Mughal forces by the way of guerrilla warfare.
In \[1707\], Aurangzeb died and Durgadas took this as an opportunity and evicted Mughal forces from the Region. Ajit Singh was proclaimed as Maharaja of Marwar.
In this way, Durgadas fulfilled the promise made by him to King Jaswant Singh and became a shining example of courage and loyalty in Indian history.
So, the correct answer is Option D.:

Note: After fulfilling his promise, Durgadas Rathore left the Marwar and at last died on \[22\] November \[1718\] at Ujjain. In his remembrance, every year Durga das Jayanti is celebrated on \[13th\] August.