Question

When was Maha Rao Shekha born?
  A. 24th August 1433 CE
  B. 9th May 1282 CE
  C. 24th September 1433 CE
  D. 16th July 1562 CE

Answer 1

Hint: Maha Rao Shekha's birth coincided with the day of Vijaya Dashami. He was a Rajput royalty who ruled Amarsar. The title of MAHARAO was bestowed upon him by Raja UdaikaranJi, the ruler of Amer. He existed in the 15th century.

Complete answer:
24th August 1433 CE: The option is incorrect because as mentioned in the Hint, Maha Rao Shekha was born on the day of Vijaya Dashami. This event or day takes place in September or October. Other than this, there are no recorded events related to Maha Rao Shekha on this day.
9th May 1282 CE: Maha Rao Sekha existed in the 15th century. Here the period given belongs to the 13th century. Other than this, there are no related events to Maha Rao Sekha on this day.
24th September 1433 CE: The son of Rao Mokal Ji ( Amarsar) and Rani Nirwan Ji ( Khetri), Maha Rao Shekha was born on the 24th of September,1433 CE, which coincided with Vijaya Dashami. He belonged to the Rajput Hindu clan of India. ‘Shekha’ comes from the names of the district in Sikar and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. He was a valiant warrior, who stood up against the attacks from the Amber princely state. He led battles against Rao Shekha Ji and Rao Chandrasen Ji to keep his state independent. He believed in religious harmony and was allied with the Panini Pathans. He succumbed to death while fighting against the Gaur Rajputs in 1545.
16th July 1562 CE: No recorded events of Maha Rao Shekha on this day.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Current day Sekhawats have their roots from the ancestry of the Shekhas. In honor of his memory, a cenotaph was established by the former President of India Pratibha Patil. He is also remembered for initiating various religious reform customs.