The correct answer is seven. The royal state of Rajasthan that we see today was formed in seven stages and became the largest state of the Indian Republic. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its magnificent palaces, bustling cities, and indigenous hamlets remain the backbone of the state. In the early 18th century, the Maratha Empire began gaining power. Under the rule of Peshwa Baji Rao I of Pune, the Maratha Empire expanded to the north of Rajasthan and united with the Rajputs. Most of the Rajput-ruled kingdoms were under the control of the Maratha Empire and continued to flourish. However, the Marathas declined in power with the coming of the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Most Rajput states joined hands with the East India Company, which further resulted in the formation of Rajasthan (then known as ‚¬ËœRajputana‚¬„¢) as an independent state. The name ‚¬ËœRajasthan‚¬„¢ was popularised by James Tod, an East India Company employee, who was enraptured by the beauty and opulence of the stateAdditional Information Symbols of Rajasthan:Dance - GhoomarBird - GodawanFlower - RohidaTree - KhejriGame - BasketballThe 25 Lok Sabha seats represent the state of Rajasthan. The entire country is divided into 543 parliamentary constituencies, each of which elects one member. The members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible voters. Download Solution PDFShare on Whatsapp