Q. The famous court poet of Akbar was(a) Birbal(b) Tulsidas(c) Bairam Khan Khankhana(d) RahimAns: (d) Rahim Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Rahim. Rahim, also known as Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana, was the famous court poet of Akbar. He was a prominent poet and writer in the court of ...

Q. In the Islamic buildings that were built in India, the elements of decoration did not include:(a) calligraphy(b) depiction of living beings(c) geometry(d) foliageAns: (b) depiction of living beings Explanation: The correct answer is (b) depiction of living beings. In Islamic buildings ...

Q. The Indian notational system eased counting the world over. It was known 1. In China by 718 2. In South-East Asia by 7th c 3. In the Islamic world by 825 4. In the Western world by the 12th Select the code for correct statements (a) 1 & 2 (b) 2 & 4 (c) 1, 3 & ...

Q. The finest of Mughal architecture in marble is the(a) Diwan-i-Am(b) Taj Mahal(c) Peacock throne(d) Pearl mosqueAns: (b) Taj Mahal Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in marble. It is an iconic ...

Q. The depiction of which of the following is not characteristic of Mughal paintings?(a) Religious scenes(b) Court and cultural scenes(c) Scenes of battle(d) Mythological themesAns: (a) Religious scenes

Q. Painting in the Mughal period was at its prime during the reign of(a) Jehangir(b) Shahjahan(c) Aurangzeb(d) AkbarAns: (a) Jehangir Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Jehangir. Painting in the Mughal period reached its prime during the reign of Emperor Jehangir (also spelled ...

Q. Which of the following lists the monuments in chronological sequence?(a) Qutab Minar, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal(b) Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort(c) Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal(d) Agra Fort, Qutab Minar, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj MahalAns: (a) Qutab ...

Q. Paper came to be used in India in the(a) 12th century(b) 13th century(c) 14th century(d) none of theseAns: (c) 14th century Explanation: The correct answer is (c) 14th century. Paper came to be used in India in the 14th century. It was introduced to India during the Islamic Sultanate ...

Q. In the context of emergence of Sufism within Islam, examine thefollowing statements: There was an emphasis on love (ishq) of God as the only valid reason forobeying him There was an implicit rejection of Paradise as the goal of ethical behavior There was an aspiration to annihilate ...

Q. In the context of emergence of Sufism within Islam, examine the following statements: There was an emphasis on love (ishq) of God as the only valid reason forobeying him There was an implicit rejection of Paradise as the goal of ethical behavior There was an aspiration to annihilate ...

Q. A remarkable chronicle called Chachnama provides evidence about the treatment meted out to non-Muslims in the Arab conquered Sindh. Which of the following are true? 1. The Hindus in Sindh were deemed to be treated at par with ‘people of the book’ (Jews and Christians) 2. They were granted ...

Q. In the context of works of historical significance that provide valuable information: 1. Ibn Batuta’s travel account deals with the reign of Mohammad bin Tughlaq 2. Abdur Razzaq’s account refers to Bahmani kingdom Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) ...