1. The famous Beneshwar fair of Rajasthan is held in the month of Magh. Beneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair held in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan state, India.

2. The fair is held in the month of February at Beneshwar, a small delta formed by the Soma River and 68.4 kilometers from Dungarpur.

3. Beneshwar Fair holds immense religious significance for the Bhils, a tribal community located in Rajasthan and neighboring states.

4. This tribe gathers here in large numbers, making the festival no less than the Kumbh Mela of the tribes.

5. The term Beneshwar is generally addressed to Lord Shiva and the Shiva Linga present in the Mahadev temple which is situated near the confluence of the Som, Mahi and Jakham rivers.

Sitabari Fair (Kelwara – Bandra)

This fair fills on Jyeshtha Amavasya. This fair is called “Kumbh of Sahariya tribe”. Hadoti is the biggest fair of the region.

1. Shekhawati, related to folk playwright Nanuram, is considered a promoter of the idea.

2. He was a resident of Chirawa, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

3. The period of Nanuram and Pujira Teji is called the golden period of Shekhawati Khayal.

All of the following (Literary work – Author) are matched.

(A) Prabandha Chintamani – Merutung

(B) Raj Vallabh - Mandan

(C) Parshvanath character – Sridhar

(D) Managing Fund – Rajashekhar Suri

1. Ranthambore is a historical fort and national park located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. This fort was built by the Chauhan Rajputs in the 10th century. This fort is famous for its natural beauty and historical importance.

2. Ranthambore Fort is a huge and strong fort. This fort is situated on a high hill. The walls of the fort are very thick and strong. There are many temples, palaces, and other buildings inside the fort.

3. Impressed by the strong natural security system of Ranthambore Fort, Abul Fazal wrote that “All other forts are naked, whereas this fort is armoured”.