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Answer: Option D. -> Qutubuddin Aibak
Answer: (d)Qutubuddin Aibak was bought by Muhammad Ghori who later made him his Governor. After the death of Ghori, Aibak took up sovereign powers on 24th June 1206 founding the Slave Dynasty in India.
Answer: (d)Qutubuddin Aibak was bought by Muhammad Ghori who later made him his Governor. After the death of Ghori, Aibak took up sovereign powers on 24th June 1206 founding the Slave Dynasty in India.
Answer: Option B. -> Khizr Khan
Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
Answer: Option D. -> Iltutmish
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option B. -> 1, 4
Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option A. -> Pepper
Answer: (a)Pepper was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire. Spicessuch asturmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger grew in the remote Malnad hill region and were transported to the city for trade.
Answer: (a)Pepper was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire. Spicessuch asturmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger grew in the remote Malnad hill region and were transported to the city for trade.
Answer: Option D. -> 4 3 1 2
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option A. -> 2 3 1 4
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer: Option C. -> 1 only
Answer: (c)
All important officers of the state were appointed by him in the name of the Sultan.
He used to hear complaints against all officials of the administration. During the illness or absence of the Sultan or when he was a minor, the Wazir acted for the king. Khusro in his book "Khazinatul-Futuh" (the treasures of victory) recorded Alauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.
Further in another poetical work Masnavi "Matta-ul-Anwaar" (Fountain of light) consisted of 3310 verses (completed in 15 days) had the theme of "Love of God". The second masnavi, "Shireen" consisted of 4000 verses. The third Masnavi "Laila Majnu" story of Laila and Majnu and their romance.
Answer: (c)
All important officers of the state were appointed by him in the name of the Sultan.
He used to hear complaints against all officials of the administration. During the illness or absence of the Sultan or when he was a minor, the Wazir acted for the king. Khusro in his book "Khazinatul-Futuh" (the treasures of victory) recorded Alauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.
Further in another poetical work Masnavi "Matta-ul-Anwaar" (Fountain of light) consisted of 3310 verses (completed in 15 days) had the theme of "Love of God". The second masnavi, "Shireen" consisted of 4000 verses. The third Masnavi "Laila Majnu" story of Laila and Majnu and their romance.
Question 50. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Balban?
Select the answer from the codes given below:
- He gave important posts to the Indian Muslims.
- He destroyed the nobles called the Forty
- He believed that the Sultan was God’s shadow on the earth.
- He introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Option C. -> 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
Balban knew that the real threat to the monarchy was from the nobles called the Forty. He was convinced that only by enhancing the power and authority of the monarchy he could face the problems.
According to Balban the Sultan was God’s shadow on earth and the recipient of divine grace. Balban introduced rigorous court discipline and new customs such as prostration and kissing the Sultan’s feet to prove his superiority over the nobles. He also introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz to impress the nobles and people with his wealth and power. He stood forth as the champion of Turkish nobility.
At the same time, he did not share power with other nobles. Indian Muslims were not given an important post in the government. He appointed spies to monitor the activities of the nobles.
Answer: (c)
Balban knew that the real threat to the monarchy was from the nobles called the Forty. He was convinced that only by enhancing the power and authority of the monarchy he could face the problems.
According to Balban the Sultan was God’s shadow on earth and the recipient of divine grace. Balban introduced rigorous court discipline and new customs such as prostration and kissing the Sultan’s feet to prove his superiority over the nobles. He also introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz to impress the nobles and people with his wealth and power. He stood forth as the champion of Turkish nobility.
At the same time, he did not share power with other nobles. Indian Muslims were not given an important post in the government. He appointed spies to monitor the activities of the nobles.