Name the author of Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan GK ·Previously asked in RSSB Patwari 2025

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Question

Name the author of Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan.

  1. A. Dr. Gaurishankar Ojha
  2. B. Babu Ramprasad
  3. C. Col. James Tod (Correct answer)
  4. D. Jwala Sahai

Correct Answer

Option C — Col. James Tod

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Col. James Tod.

Key Points

  • Col. James Tod (1782–1835) was a British political agent in Rajputana who authored "Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan" (1829–1832).
  • It remains the most comprehensive historical account of Rajputana's princely states.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan के लेखक कौन हैं?

  1. A. डॉ. गौरीशंकर ओझा
  2. B. बाबू रामप्रसाद
  3. C. कर्नल जेम्स टॉड
  4. D. ज्वाला सहाय

Topics covered: RSMSSB Patwari 2025 Shift 1 SPZ8 Rajasthan GK