Question:PrimeMinister Narendra Modi released a commemorative 100 rupee coin in the honour of Vijaya Raje Scindia.She is related to which princely state of India?
(a) Gwalior
(b) Patiala
(c) Dholpur
(d) Mewar
Answer: (a)
Releted facts:
- On 12th October 2020, Prime Minister,Narendra Modi released commemorative coin of Rs. 100 denomination to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia.
- One of the founder members of BJP, Vijaya Raje Scindia is also popularly known as the Rajmata of Gwalior.
- She was married to the last ruling Maharaja of Gwalior, Jivajirao Scindia.
- In later life, she became a politician of considerable influence and was elected repeatedly to both houses of the Indian parliament.
- She was also an active member, for many decades, of the Jana Sangh and co-founder of Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Vijaya Raje and Jivajirao had four daughters and a son including:
- Madhavrao Scindia (1945–2001), Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress and former Union Minister, and the titular Maharaja of Gwalior. He was the father of Jyotiraditya Scindia.
- Vasundhara Raje (b. 1953) BJP politician and a two-term Chief Minister of Rajasthan. She was formerly married to the titular Maharaja of Dholpur.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=PM-Modi-releases-Rs-100-commemorative-coin-in-honour-of-Vijaya-Raje-Scindia&id=401931
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijaya_Raje_Scindia