GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

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What was the name of Meera Bai’s husband?
A
Bhojraj
B
Udaisingh
C
Vikramaditya
D
Chandan Singh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bhojraj Singh Sisodia (c. 1495–1526) was the eldest son of Rana Sanga, ruler of Mewar in western India. He is best known as the husband of the reputed bhakti poet-saint Meerabai.

Detailed explanation-2: -Though she married Rana Kumbha ( also known as Bhojraj) of Mewar, she considered herself the wife of Krishna ( Jaake Sir Mor Mukut Mero Pati Soyee ). Kumbha died after a few later. Refusing to become a Sati, as was expected of every Rajput widow, Meera continued with her visits to Krishna’s temple.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mira’s father arranged for her marriage with Rana Kumbha of Chitore, in Mewar. Mira was a very dutiful wife. She obeyed her husband’s commands implicitly. After her household duties were over, she would go to the temple of Lord Krishna, worship, sing and dance before the image daily.

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