Mugal Period

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  1. The famous Kohinour diamond was produced from one of the mines in








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    The Golconda fort used to have a vault where once the famous Kohinoor and Hopediamonds were stored along with other diamonds. Golconda was once renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur (modern day Guntur district), Paritala (modern day krishna district) and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only Known diamond mines in the world.

    Correct Option: D

    The Golconda fort used to have a vault where once the famous Kohinoor and Hopediamonds were stored along with other diamonds. Golconda was once renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur (modern day Guntur district), Paritala (modern day krishna district) and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only Known diamond mines in the world.

  1. Who was the envoy of British King James I at the court of Jahangir ?








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    In 1608, Captain William Hawkins came to the court of Jahangir with a letter from James I, king of England, requesting permission for the English merchants to establish in India. But due to vehement opposition of the Portuguese and the Surat merchants, emperor Jahangir had to change his mind and Hawkin's mission failed.

    Correct Option: D

    In 1608, Captain William Hawkins came to the court of Jahangir with a letter from James I, king of England, requesting permission for the English merchants to establish in India. But due to vehement opposition of the Portuguese and the Surat merchants, emperor Jahangir had to change his mind and Hawkin's mission failed.

  1. Who among the following was killed by Shivaji ?








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    Afzal Khan

    Correct Option: B

    Afzal Khan

  1. Who is considered the father of Sitar?








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    The origin of the Sitar is lost in antiquity. Though its origin is generally attributed to Amir Khusrow, and is one of the most ancient Indian instruments. He is credited with marking the Sitar by fixing three strings to it and calling it the Sehtar (seh-three; tar-strings). The word Sitar is said to be a corruption of the word Sehtar.

    Correct Option: C

    The origin of the Sitar is lost in antiquity. Though its origin is generally attributed to Amir Khusrow, and is one of the most ancient Indian instruments. He is credited with marking the Sitar by fixing three strings to it and calling it the Sehtar (seh-three; tar-strings). The word Sitar is said to be a corruption of the word Sehtar.

  1. The Sikh Khalsa was founded by








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    Guru Govind Singh

    Correct Option: D

    Guru Govind Singh