Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed to be sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.
The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1,500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact only 60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two generations before him, Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a long standing tradition sustained by several generations.
Which of the following statements is not true?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → The people of Mewar were aggressive and cruel
Aggressive means ready to attack or fight, and cruel means causing pain to others without pity. The passage praises the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar and their valour, sacrifice and patriotism; it never calls them aggressive or cruel. So this statement is not true.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Mewar was a leading kingdom even before Maharana Pratap — Incorrect. True in the passage: Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before he occupied the throne.
Option 3: Mewar was the seat of art and culture — Incorrect. True in the passage: under Rana Kumbha literature and art progressed extraordinarily.
Option 4: People of Mewar were gallant and brave — Incorrect. True in the passage: the flag rose again thanks to the gallantry of the people.