[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 the story of the historic siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji in AD 1303, who attacked Chittor after hearing of the beauty of Queen Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh. His other important works are Akhra wat and Akhiri Kalaam.
[2] The Upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh in Persian under the title of -
A.
Mayma-ul-Bahrain
B.
Sirr-i-Akbar
C.
Al-Fihrist
D.
Kitabul Bayan
Ans:
Sirr-i-Akbar
Explanation :
Dara Shikoh, Emperor Shah Jahan's son and brother of Aurangzeb, tranlsated the Upanishads into Persian, with the help of several pundits of Banaras. His ranslation of the Upanishads is appropriately called Sirr -i-Akbar, The Greatest Secret 'Before Sirr-i-Akbar he had written several other Books , the most faous of which is Majma ul-Bahrain [The Mingling of Two Oceans'], an independent work devoted to dis covering the affinities between Vedantic and Sufi perceptions of the Ultimate Truth
[3] The Sikh military sect 'the Khalsa' was introduced by -
A.
Har Rai
B.
Harkishan
C.
Gobind Singh
D.
Tegh Bahadur
Ans:
Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. It was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority
[4] Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of -
A.
Chittor
B.
Pune
C.
Purandar
D.
Torna
Ans:
Purandar
Explanation :
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11,1665, between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to this treaty, Shivaji kept twelve forts, along with an area worth an income of one lakh hun, while rest of his forts was ceded to the Mughals. Along with these requirements, Shivaji agreed to visit Agra to meet Aurangzeb for further political talks.
[5] The Mughal Emperor who discouraged 'Sati' was -
A.
Babur
B.
Humayun
C.
Akbar
D.
Jehangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.
[6] The capital of the Bahamani Kings was -
A.
Gulbarga
B.
Bijapur
C.
Belgaum
D.
Raichur
Ans:
Gulbarga
Explanation :
The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century as their capital. It remained the capital of the Bahamani Saltanate from 1347 to 1425 when Bidar was made the capital. Bidar continued as the capital till 1527.
[7] Under the administration of Shivaji. "Peshwa" was referred to as -
A.
Minister of Religious Affairs
B.
Minister of Defence
C.
Chief Minister
D.
Minister of Justice
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate ad ministrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.
[8] Where is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world, situated?
A.
Damascus
B.
İstanbul
C.
Cairo
D.
Bijapur
Ans:
Bijapur
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz s the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. Although "impressively simple in design", it is the "structural triumph of Deccan architecture.
[9] To take care of the conquered lands, Mohmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General -
A.
Nasiruddin
B.
Iltutmish
C.
Qutbuddin Aibak
D.
Malik Kafur
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
After the Second Battle of Tarain and the foundan of Muslim rule in India, Muhammad Ghori returned west to Ghazni to deal with the threat to his western frontiers from the unrest in Iran, but he appointed Qutb-ud-din Aybak as his regional governor for northern India. His armies, mostly under Turkic generals, continued to advance through northern India, raiding as far east as Bengal. Aibak ransacke Ayodhya temples in 1193, followed by his conquest of Delhi.
[10] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
[11] The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was:
A.
Todermal
B.
Birbal
C.
Tansen
D.
Man Singh
Ans:
Birbal
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
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 the story of the historic siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji in AD 1303, who attacked Chittor after hearing of the beauty of Queen Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh. His other important works are Akhra wat and Akhiri Kalaam.
[2] The Upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh in Persian under the title of -
A.
Mayma-ul-Bahrain
B.
Sirr-i-Akbar
C.
Al-Fihrist
D.
Kitabul Bayan
Ans:
Sirr-i-Akbar
Explanation :
Dara Shikoh, Emperor Shah Jahan's son and brother of Aurangzeb, tranlsated the Upanishads into Persian, with the help of several pundits of Banaras. His ranslation of the Upanishads is appropriately called Sirr -i-Akbar, The Greatest Secret 'Before Sirr-i-Akbar he had written several other Books , the most faous of which is Majma ul-Bahrain [The Mingling of Two Oceans'], an independent work devoted to dis covering the affinities between Vedantic and Sufi perceptions of the Ultimate Truth
[3] The Sikh military sect 'the Khalsa' was introduced by -
A.
Har Rai
B.
Harkishan
C.
Gobind Singh
D.
Tegh Bahadur
Ans:
Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. It was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority
[4] Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of -
A.
Chittor
B.
Pune
C.
Purandar
D.
Torna
Ans:
Purandar
Explanation :
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11,1665, between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to this treaty, Shivaji kept twelve forts, along with an area worth an income of one lakh hun, while rest of his forts was ceded to the Mughals. Along with these requirements, Shivaji agreed to visit Agra to meet Aurangzeb for further political talks.
[5] The Mughal Emperor who discouraged 'Sati' was -
A.
Babur
B.
Humayun
C.
Akbar
D.
Jehangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.
[6] The capital of the Bahamani Kings was -
A.
Gulbarga
B.
Bijapur
C.
Belgaum
D.
Raichur
Ans:
Gulbarga
Explanation :
The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century as their capital. It remained the capital of the Bahamani Saltanate from 1347 to 1425 when Bidar was made the capital. Bidar continued as the capital till 1527.
[7] Under the administration of Shivaji. "Peshwa" was referred to as -
A.
Minister of Religious Affairs
B.
Minister of Defence
C.
Chief Minister
D.
Minister of Justice
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate ad ministrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.
[8] Where is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world, situated?
A.
Damascus
B.
İstanbul
C.
Cairo
D.
Bijapur
Ans:
Bijapur
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz s the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. Although "impressively simple in design", it is the "structural triumph of Deccan architecture.
[9] To take care of the conquered lands, Mohmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General -
A.
Nasiruddin
B.
Iltutmish
C.
Qutbuddin Aibak
D.
Malik Kafur
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
After the Second Battle of Tarain and the foundan of Muslim rule in India, Muhammad Ghori returned west to Ghazni to deal with the threat to his western frontiers from the unrest in Iran, but he appointed Qutb-ud-din Aybak as his regional governor for northern India. His armies, mostly under Turkic generals, continued to advance through northern India, raiding as far east as Bengal. Aibak ransacke Ayodhya temples in 1193, followed by his conquest of Delhi.
[10] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
[11] The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was:
A.
Todermal
B.
Birbal
C.
Tansen
D.
Man Singh
Ans:
Birbal
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. It was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority
[4] Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of -
A.
Chittor
B.
Pune
C.
Purandar
D.
Torna
Ans:
Purandar
Explanation :
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11,1665, between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to this treaty, Shivaji kept twelve forts, along with an area worth an income of one lakh hun, while rest of his forts was ceded to the Mughals. Along with these requirements, Shivaji agreed to visit Agra to meet Aurangzeb for further political talks.
[5] The Mughal Emperor who discouraged 'Sati' was -
A.
Babur
B.
Humayun
C.
Akbar
D.
Jehangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.
[6] The capital of the Bahamani Kings was -
A.
Gulbarga
B.
Bijapur
C.
Belgaum
D.
Raichur
Ans:
Gulbarga
Explanation :
The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century as their capital. It remained the capital of the Bahamani Saltanate from 1347 to 1425 when Bidar was made the capital. Bidar continued as the capital till 1527.
[7] Under the administration of Shivaji. "Peshwa" was referred to as -
A.
Minister of Religious Affairs
B.
Minister of Defence
C.
Chief Minister
D.
Minister of Justice
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate ad ministrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.
[8] Where is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world, situated?
A.
Damascus
B.
İstanbul
C.
Cairo
D.
Bijapur
Ans:
Bijapur
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz s the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. Although "impressively simple in design", it is the "structural triumph of Deccan architecture.
[9] To take care of the conquered lands, Mohmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General -
A.
Nasiruddin
B.
Iltutmish
C.
Qutbuddin Aibak
D.
Malik Kafur
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
After the Second Battle of Tarain and the foundan of Muslim rule in India, Muhammad Ghori returned west to Ghazni to deal with the threat to his western frontiers from the unrest in Iran, but he appointed Qutb-ud-din Aybak as his regional governor for northern India. His armies, mostly under Turkic generals, continued to advance through northern India, raiding as far east as Bengal. Aibak ransacke Ayodhya temples in 1193, followed by his conquest of Delhi.
[10] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
[11] The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was:
A.
Todermal
B.
Birbal
C.
Tansen
D.
Man Singh
Ans:
Birbal
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.
[6] The capital of the Bahamani Kings was -
A.
Gulbarga
B.
Bijapur
C.
Belgaum
D.
Raichur
Ans:
Gulbarga
Explanation :
The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century as their capital. It remained the capital of the Bahamani Saltanate from 1347 to 1425 when Bidar was made the capital. Bidar continued as the capital till 1527.
[7] Under the administration of Shivaji. "Peshwa" was referred to as -
A.
Minister of Religious Affairs
B.
Minister of Defence
C.
Chief Minister
D.
Minister of Justice
Ans:
Chief Minister
Explanation :
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate ad ministrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.
[8] Where is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world, situated?
A.
Damascus
B.
İstanbul
C.
Cairo
D.
Bijapur
Ans:
Bijapur
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz s the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. Although "impressively simple in design", it is the "structural triumph of Deccan architecture.
[9] To take care of the conquered lands, Mohmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General -
A.
Nasiruddin
B.
Iltutmish
C.
Qutbuddin Aibak
D.
Malik Kafur
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
After the Second Battle of Tarain and the foundan of Muslim rule in India, Muhammad Ghori returned west to Ghazni to deal with the threat to his western frontiers from the unrest in Iran, but he appointed Qutb-ud-din Aybak as his regional governor for northern India. His armies, mostly under Turkic generals, continued to advance through northern India, raiding as far east as Bengal. Aibak ransacke Ayodhya temples in 1193, followed by his conquest of Delhi.
[10] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
[11] The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was:
A.
Todermal
B.
Birbal
C.
Tansen
D.
Man Singh
Ans:
Birbal
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate ad ministrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.
[8] Where is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world, situated?
A.
Damascus
B.
İstanbul
C.
Cairo
D.
Bijapur
Ans:
Bijapur
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz s the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. Although "impressively simple in design", it is the "structural triumph of Deccan architecture.
[9] To take care of the conquered lands, Mohmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General -
A.
Nasiruddin
B.
Iltutmish
C.
Qutbuddin Aibak
D.
Malik Kafur
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
After the Second Battle of Tarain and the foundan of Muslim rule in India, Muhammad Ghori returned west to Ghazni to deal with the threat to his western frontiers from the unrest in Iran, but he appointed Qutb-ud-din Aybak as his regional governor for northern India. His armies, mostly under Turkic generals, continued to advance through northern India, raiding as far east as Bengal. Aibak ransacke Ayodhya temples in 1193, followed by his conquest of Delhi.
[10] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
[11] The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was:
A.
Todermal
B.
Birbal
C.
Tansen
D.
Man Singh
Ans:
Birbal
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
After the Second Battle of Tarain and the foundan of Muslim rule in India, Muhammad Ghori returned west to Ghazni to deal with the threat to his western frontiers from the unrest in Iran, but he appointed Qutb-ud-din Aybak as his regional governor for northern India. His armies, mostly under Turkic generals, continued to advance through northern India, raiding as far east as Bengal. Aibak ransacke Ayodhya temples in 1193, followed by his conquest of Delhi.
[10] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
[11] The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was:
A.
Todermal
B.
Birbal
C.
Tansen
D.
Man Singh
Ans:
Birbal
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Birbal was the (Wazir-e Azam) of the Mughal court in the administration of the Mughal emperor Akbar He was one of his most trusted members along with being a part of Akbar's inner council of nine advisors known as the navaratna, a Sanskrit word meaning nine jewels. Birbal was one of only a few persons other than Akbar that were Din-i-Ilahi believers.
[12] Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjehan
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal emperor Jahangir, too, like his father Akbar, evinced keen interest in music and composed many songs in Hindi that were sufficiently melodis. Muhammad Salih and his brothers were famous singers of Hindi songs in his reign
[13] Where did Aurangzeb die?
A.
Pune
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Ahmad Nasar
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Ahmad Nasar
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra in 1707 at the age of 88. His modest open- air grave in Khuldabad is located in the courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint Shaikh Burhamu'd-din Gharib, who was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
[14] The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Balban
C.
Firuz Tughluq
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Sultan Iltutmish was the first to obtain letter of investiture from Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 A.D. The anction recognized him as the lieutenant of the faith ful.
[15] Akbar held his religious discussion in -
A.
Jodhabai's Palace
B.
Panch Mahal
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 A.D. by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders. It literally meant 'House of Worship.
[16] Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
A.
Guru Angad
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Hargobind
Ans:
Guru Angad
Explanation :
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popularized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
[17] Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
A.
Babar
B.
Akbar
C.
Haji Begam
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Haji Begam
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his first wife Bega Begum (Haji Begum) in 1569-70. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian archite chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
[18] How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
A.
Four Times
B.
Once
C.
Thrice
D.
Twice
Ans:
Twice
Explanation :
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670 by attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
[19] Who translated Mahabharatha into Persian?
A.
Ibn-Batuta
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Babar
D.
Badauni
Ans:
Badauni
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian a Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir Badaun and named Razmnama. Razmnama is not an exactranslation but a free Persian adaptation, as Badaun states. Badauni translated two of the 18 books. Badauni also translated the Ramayana.
[20] Who built Adhai Din Ka Jhopra or A hut of two and a half days at Ajmer?
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Balban
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is an ancient Vaishnava Hindu temple which was constructed during 1153 A.D. and later converted into a mosque in the year 1193 b Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. It is located in the city of Ajmer Rajasthan, on the mountain slope of Taragarh Hill.
[21] Which among the following foreign countries was the first one to trade with India?
A.
England
B.
Netherlands
C.
France
D.
Portugal
Ans:
Portugal
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European commerce with India. This led to the beginning of trade relations between the two countries. The Portuguese soon set up trading-posts in Goa, Daman, Diu and Bombay. The next to arrive were the Dutch, the British-who set up a trading-post in the west-coast port of Surat in 1619-and the Frenclh.
[22] Which monument is known as the "Dream in Stones'?
A.
Char Minar
B.
Ajanta Caves
C.
Sanchi Stupa
D.
Panch Mahal
Ans:
Panch Mahal
Explanation :
The Panch Mahal, one of the most famous structures of Fatehpur Sikri, is known as 'dream in ston (Discover with Derec by Derek O'Brien). It was built by Akbar for Mughal women and ladies of the harem. Akbar's grandson Shahjahan built 'dream in marble (Taj Mahal).
[23] The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following.
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Balbarn
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Iltutmish
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was contemporary of Balban, Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji. He began his career as court poet with King Balban's nephew Malik Chhajju and then served under Balban. He then went on to chronicle the reigns of Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.
[24] What is Gol Gumbadh?
A.
Mausoleum of Hyder Ali
B.
Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C.
Mausoleum of Chand Bibi
D.
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Ans:
Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the Deccan architecture.
[25] The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was?
A.
Urdu
B.
Arabic
C.
Persian
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.
Explanation :
Islam was the official religion, while Persian was the court language during the Delhi Sultanate. It was the official language which resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. However, other larnguages such as Arabic, Hindi, etc., continued to be spoken.