GK INFOPEDIA

[1] Where did the traveler ‘Ibn Batuta’ come from? A. Morocco B. Persia C. Turkey D. Central Asia Ans: Morocco Explanation : Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla (“Journey”). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the […]

[1] When did the reign of Delhi Sultanate came to an end? A. 1498 A.D. B. 1526 A.D. C. 1565 A.D. D. 1600 A.D. Ans: 1526 A.D. Explanation : The Delhi Sultanate ruled over large parts of India for 320 years from 1206 to 1526 A.D. The last ruler Ibrahim Lodi, was defeated in the […]

[1] The Battle of Haldighati was fought between – A. Akbar and Rana Sangram Singh B. Akbar and Medini Rai C. Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh D. Akbar and Uday Singh FCI Assistant Grade-II Ans: Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh Explanation : The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces […]

[1] Akbar’s tomb is located at which of the following places? A. Sikandara B. Agra C. Fatehpur Sikri D. Allahabad Ans: Sikandara Explanation : Akbar’s tombis situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Considered as an important Mughal architectural master piece, it was built in 1605-1613. The other […]

[1] Who was the Guru of Shivaji? A. Namdev B. Ramdas C. Eknath D. Tukaram Ans: Ramdas Explanation : Samarth Ramdas was a prominent Marathi saint and religious poet in the Hindu tradition in Maharashtra, India. Samarth Ramdas was a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama. His birth name was Narayan Suryajipant Kulkarni Thosar. […]

[1] Which monument is in pink colour? A. Taj Mahal B. Hawa Mahal C. Moti Mahal D. Mumtaz Mahal Ans: Hawa Mahal Explanation : Hawa Mahal (“Palace of Winds”) is a palace in Jaipur that is built in red and pink coloured sand stone, in keeping with the décor of the other monuments in the […]

[1] Which Rajput ruler drew up a set of tables called Zij Muham madshuhi to enable the people to make astronomical observations? A. Ajit Singih B. Raja Sawai Jai Singh C. Bhara Mal D. Man Singh Ans: Raja Sawai Jai Singh Explanation : The ‘Zij Muhammad Shahi is a set of astronomical tables prepared under […]

[1] Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in India at – A. Fatehpur Sikri B. Aurangabad C. Hyderabad D. Jaunpur Ans: Aurangabad Explanation : Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is the tomb of wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. [2] Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi? A. […]

[1] The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was – A. Malik Muhammed Jayasi B. Abdur Rahim C. Mulla Wajhi D. Chand Bardai Ans: Malik Muhammed Jayasi Explanation : Malik Muhammad Jayasi was an Indian poet who wrote in the Avadhi dialect of Hindi. His most famousork is Padmavat (1540), a poem describing […]

[1] The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shahjahan was – A. Thomas Roe B. William Hawkins C. Ibn Batuta D. Manucci Ans: Manucci Explanation : Italian traveller Nicolao Manucci (1653-1708 AD) visited India during the reign of Mughal emperor Shahjahan. Manucci had first-hand knowledge of the Mughal court, and his work […]