Question

Who was the founder of the Shekhawat sub-clan of Kachwaha dynasty?
A. Hammir Dev Chauhan
B. Jaitra Singh
C. Rao Chandrasen
D. Rao Shekha

Answer 1

Hint The Kachhwaha as a famous Rajput clan based in India. Some families of this clan ruled over the princely states of Jaipur, Alwar, and Maihar.

Complete step-by-step solution
The kachhwaha are divided into various sub-clans. The Shekhawat's were the rulers of Shekhawati. The Shekhawat's were one of the most prominent sub-clans of the Kachhwaha. They are believed to have descended from the great Rajput Warrior Maharao Shekha Ji.
Hammir Dev Chauhan was the last Chauhan king of Ranthambore. He launched a series of raids against neighboring Hindu kingdoms. He also defended his Kingdom against Jalaluddin Khilji of Delhi. Alauddin Khilji invaded Ranthambore and ultimately won the battle and killed Hammir Dev Chauhan.
Jaitra Singh was the ruler of Mewar. He established Chittorgarh as his capital. Singh could not make any special contribution to Mewar.
Chandra Singh Rao was the ruler of Mewar. Mainly hostile to the ruling foreign powers in India and defended his kingdoms for about two decades against relentless attacks from the Mughal Empire. He made Sojat his capital. Rao fought many wars against the Mughals.
Maharao Shekhaji was a chief of the Shekhawat Sub Clan of the Kachwaha dynasty. His kingdom consisted of the modern-day district of Sikar Churu and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan.

So, option D is the answer to this question.

Note The Kachwaha clan are Rajputs who ruled over several kingdoms and princely states in modern-day Rajasthan. Jaipur was then known as Jain Nagar was the largest of their kingdoms. The Maharaja of Jaipur is believed to be the head of the Kacchwaha clan.
the head of the Kacchwaha clan.