Q. In the context of emergence of Sufism within Islam, examine thefollowing statements:
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Q. In the context of emergence of Sufism within Islam, examine the following statements:
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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 a large degree of tolerance
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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) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither
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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 3. Bargirs – Units
Q. Some of the foreigners who visited Vijayanagar empire during thecourse of 15th and early 16th century were: Explanation: The correct answer is (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4. All the statements mentioned in the options are correct: Therefore, the correct code is (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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 and spiritual teachings, which are expressed through the use of
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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 said “the markets of this prosperous town are full of costly goods”.
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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 Vijayanagar Empire was situated. Hampi is a
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Q. The stronghold of various Sufi orders are given below:
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