Q.

Wich Rajput ruler drew up a set of tables called Zij Muham madshuhi to enable the people to make astronomical observations?

A. Ajit Singih
B. Raja Sawai Jai Singh
C. Bhara Mal
D. Man Singh
Answer» B. Raja Sawai Jai Singh
Explanation: The 'Zij Muhammad Shahi is a set of astronomical tables prepared under the direction of Jai Singh II and named after the Emperor, Muhammad Shah. It is notable foremploying the use of telescopic observations. The ruler had complimented him (Sawai Jai Singh) for his knowledge of astronomy, as is evidenced from a paragraph of 'Zij-i- Muhammad Shahi' which Sawai Jai Singh had dedicated in the name of the ruler in the year 1728.
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