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If a painting commissioned by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1729 is displayed in 2026, how many years have passed since its creation?

easy 1 mark Class 6 · History · Buildings, Paintings and Books
Answer
297 years

The correct answer is 297 years — State that 297 years have elapsed.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the year of creation: 1729.
  2. Identify the current year: 2026.
  3. Subtract the earlier year from the later year: 2026 - 1729 = 297.
  4. State that 297 years have elapsed.
Common mistake: Adding instead of subtracting

Concept tested: Age calculation of historical artifacts

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