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Question 251.

Who among the following Europeans, were the last to come to pre-independence India as traders

  1.    Dutch
  2.    English
  3.    French
  4.    Portuguese
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> French
Question 252.

During the time of which Mughal emperor did the English East India Company establish its first factory in India?

  1.    Akbar
  2.    Jahangir
  3.    Shahjahan
  4.    Aurangzeb
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Jahangir
Question 253. The Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by ?
  1.    Rana Pratap
  2.    Rana Kumbha
  3.    Rana Sanga
  4.    Bappa Raval
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Rana Kumbha
Question 254.

Who is considered the father of Sahtara (Sitar) ?

  1.    Mian Tansen
  2.    Baiju Bawara
  3.    Khurshro Khan
  4.    Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Khurshro Khan
Question 255.

In which of the following cities is Charminar situated?

  1.    Mysore
  2.    Rajkot
  3.    Hyderabad
  4.    Lucknow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Hyderabad
Question 256. Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing was started by ?
  1.    Amir Khusrau
  2.    Raja Man Singh Tomar
  3.    Tansen
  4.    Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Raja Man Singh Tomar
Raja Man Singh Tomar was the founder of Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing. Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of Indian classical music. It is an ancient form of devotional music, which has its roots in the Vedic period. Dhrupad is a very meditative form of music, wherein the melody is accompanied by a drone, called 'tala'. It is a highly structured form of music, with a set of rules that must be followed when performing it.

Dhrupad Dhamar is a particular style of singing Dhrupad, which was developed by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 16th century. It is known for its melodious and spiritual nature. It is said to be the most ancient form of Indian classical music and was popularised by the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

The main features of Dhrupad Dhamar are:
It is sung in two parts, the 'dhrupad' and the 'dhamar'.
The 'dhrupad' is composed in a slow, meditative style and is played with the accompaniment of the harmonium and tabla.
The 'dhamar' is composed in a faster tempo and is accompanied by the 'tala' (drone).
It is usually sung in a duet, with one singer singing the 'dhrupad' and the other singing the 'dhamar'.
The 'dhrupad' is usually sung in a lower octave, while the 'dhamar' is sung in a higher octave.
The lyrics are usually in Sanskrit or Hindi.

Raja Man Singh Tomar was a great patron of music and was the founder of Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing. He was also a great scholar and was well-versed in the Vedic texts and other religious scriptures. He was a great devotee of Lord Krishna and was known to have composed several devotional songs in praise of the Lord. He was an ardent admirer of music and was a great patron of art and culture. He was also a great warrior and was known for his immense courage and valour.

Thus, the correct answer is Option B. Raja Man Singh Tomar.
Question 257.

Who of the following built the temple of the Sun God at Konark?

  1.    Anantavarman
  2.    Narasimha I
  3.    Kapilendra
  4.    Purushottam
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Narasimha I
Question 258.

The meaning of word Bantai during medieval period was ?

  1.    Religion Tax
  2.    System of calculating revenue
  3.    Wealth Tax
  4.    Property Tax
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> System of calculating revenue

The sentence in the question is incomplete and does not provide sufficient information to determine its correctness. However, the meaning of the word "Bantai" during the medieval period can be explained as follows:

During the medieval period in India, the term "Bantai" referred to a system of revenue calculation. It was a method used to estimate the amount of revenue that could be generated from a particular piece of land or property. The Bantai system was used in many parts of India and was particularly prevalent in the Deccan Plateau region.

The Bantai system was based on the assessment of land and its productive capacity. The revenue officials, known as "Bantaks," would assess the quality and potential of the land and calculate the revenue that could be generated from it. This revenue was then collected by the state and used for various purposes.

Some key points to note about the Bantai system are:

  • It was a method of revenue calculation used during the medieval period in India.
  • It was based on the assessment of land and its productive capacity.
  • Revenue officials known as "Bantaks" were responsible for assessing and calculating revenue.
  • The revenue collected through the Bantai system was used for various purposes by the state.

To summarize, Option B is the correct answer as the meaning of the word "Bantai" during the medieval period was a system of calculating revenue based on the assessment of land and its productive capacity.

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Question 259.

The poet king who wrote verses in praise of Krishna under the name of Nagari Das was ?

  1.    Raja Ummed Singh
  2.    Raja Ram Singh
  3.    Raja Chhatrasal
  4.    Raja Savant Singh
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Raja Savant Singh
Question 260.

The clan of Rajputs who ruled the princely state of Jaipur was-

  1.    Sisodiyas
  2.    Kachhawahas
  3.    Rathors
  4.    Hadas
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Kachhawahas

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