Q. Kalhana’s Rajatarangini (twelfth century) contains  (a) A collection of stories preaching morals (b) The history of the dynasties of Kashmir (c) The history of early Muslim rule in India (d) An account of the early Indian voyages Ans: (b) The history of the dynasties of ...

Q. Ramanuja, the Vaishnava Saint, was born at (a) Srirangam (b) Srivilliputtur (c) Udipi (d) None of the above Ans: (d) None of the above

Q. Who among the following, was known as a “Nirguna” reformer? (a) Chaitanya (b) Kabir (c) Surdas (d) Tulsidas Ans: (b) Kabir Explanation: The "Nirguna" reformer among the options provided is (b) Kabir. Kabir was a 15th-century mystic poet and saint who played a significant ...

Q. During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid (a) In cash or kind (b) Only in cash (c) Only in kind (d) By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants Ans: (a) In cash or kind Explanation:  During the Mughal period, ...

Q. Which of the following is located in Aurangabad? (a) Shahjehan’s tomb (b) Tomb of Aurangzeb’s queen (c) Akbar’s tomb (d) Babur’s tomb Ans: (b) Tomb of Aurangzeb’s queen Explanation: The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was commissioned in ...

Q. Mansabdari system was introduced by (a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Sher Shah (d) Balban Ans: (a) Akbar Explanation: The Mansabdari system was introduced by (a) Akbar. The Mansabdari system was a system of ranking and administration developed during the reign of Emperor Akbar ...

Q. Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister in (a) Gujarat kingdom (b) Kingdom of Kashmir (c) Bahmani kingdom (d) Kingdom of Mysore Ans: (c) Bahmani kingdom Explanation: Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister in the (c) Bahmani kingdom. Mahmud Gawan was an influential statesman and ...

Q. Most popular Sufis were the (a) Rabia (b) Hallaj (c) Ghazali (d) All of the above Ans: (d) All of the above Explanation: The correct answer is (d) All of the above. Rabia al-Basri, Mansur al-Hallaj, and Al-Ghazali are indeed among the most popular and influential figures in ...

Q. The ‘Char Minar’ is in (a) Hyderabad (b) Ahmednagar  (c) Ahmedabad (d) Fatehpur Sikri Ans: (a) Hyderabad Explanation: Charminar, historic monument located at the heart of Hyderabad, west-central Telangana state, south-central India. The city, which is the capital of both ...

Q. The Mausoleum of Sher Shah is at (a) Rohtas (b) Agra (c) Sasaram (d) Lahore Ans: (c) Sasaram

Q. Akbar found the Din-i-Ilahi primarily to (a) Put an end to the differences between the Hindus and the Muslims (b) Establish a national religion which would be acceptable to both the Muslims and the Hindus. (c) Ensure racial and communal harmony. (d) Found a religious club. Ans: ...

Q. Who among the following Bhakti leaders used the medium of dance and songs (Kirtans) to make one feel the personal presence of god near him? (a) Shankaradeva (b) Chandidasa (c) Jnanadeva (d) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Ans: (d) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Explanation: The Bhakti leader who ...