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) ...

Q. In the Bahmani armies and that of the five successor states, several descriptive terms in use for military units were: 1. Dakhanis – Units composed of recent Muslim immigrants from Arabia or Central Asia. 2. Afagis – Units which did not have their own horse and equipments and were local ...

Q. Some of the foreigners who visited Vijayanagar empire during thecourse of 15th and early 16th century were: Nicolo Conti, an Italian during the reign of Devaraya I Abdur Razzaq, a Persian ambassador during the reign of Devraya II Barbosa, a Portuguese traveler during the reign of ...

Q. Whose work is Bijak?(a) Surdas(b) Tulsidas(c) Ravidas(d) KabirAns: (d) Kabir Explanation: The work "Bijak" is associated with the poet and saint Kabir. Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic and poet who composed many devotional songs and verses. "Bijak" is a collection of his philosophical ...

Q. The Italian traveller who left a very praiseworthy account of the Vijaynagar empire was(a) Barbosa(b) Marco Polo(c) Nicolo Conti(d) Tome PiresAns: (c) Nicolo Conti Explanation: Nicolo Conti, was an Italian traveller who visited India during medieval period. He praised about Vijayanagara and ...

Q. The remains of the Vijayanagar empire can be found in(a) Bijapur(b) Golconda(c) Hampi(d) BarodaAns: (c) Hampi The remains of the Vijayanagar Empire can be found in (c) Hampi. Hampi, located in the present-day state of Karnataka in India, is the site where the capital city of the ...

Q. The stronghold of various Sufi orders are given below: Chisthi at Delhi and Doab Suhrawardi at Sind Auliya at Madhya Pradesh Firdausi at Bihar Select the one that is NOT correctly paired:(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Only 3(d) Only 4Ans: (c)