Mugal Period


  1. The Maratha kingdom was founded by Shivaji during the reign of









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    Aurangzeb

    Correct Option: D

    Aurangzeb


  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 Medieval Indian writer, who refers to the discovery of America was









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    Abul Fazal

    Correct Option: C

    Abul Fazal


  1. The kriti-Stambha at Chittor was built by









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    The vijay Stambh (tower of victory) is located in Chittogarh, which was built by Rana Kumbha in 1440 AD to celebrate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa.

    Correct Option: A

    The vijay Stambh (tower of victory) is located in Chittogarh, which was built by Rana Kumbha in 1440 AD to celebrate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa.



  1. Who among the following rulers issued some coins with figures of Rama and Sita and Devanagari legend 'Rama-Siya' ?









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    Akbar

    Correct Option: B

    Akbar