The Delhi Sultanat

The Delhi Sultanat

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Medieval History

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  1. Which one of the following dance traditions developed during the age of the Vijayanagar empire?








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    Yakshagan.

    Correct Option: A

    Yakshagan.

  1. Vidyaranya was associated with








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    Sayan

    Correct Option: D

    Sayan

  1. The kingdom of Vijayanagar was established during the reign of








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    The kingdom of Vijayanagar was established during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. During his last days, the whole of India became independent and three major independent states-The empire of Vijayanagar, The Bahmani kingdom and Sultanate of Madura were founded.

    Correct Option: B

    The kingdom of Vijayanagar was established during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. During his last days, the whole of India became independent and three major independent states-The empire of Vijayanagar, The Bahmani kingdom and Sultanate of Madura were founded.

  1. The old capital of Vijayanagar is now represented by the extensive ruins of








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    The old capital of Vijayanagar is now represented by the extensive ruins of Hampi. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagar, the former capital of the Vijayanagar empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagar, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.

    Correct Option: A

    The old capital of Vijayanagar is now represented by the extensive ruins of Hampi. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagar, the former capital of the Vijayanagar empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagar, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.

  1. Which one of the following Sufi Saints of the Chistiya order was called the Chirag-i-Dehalvi?








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    Sheikh Nasiruddin Sufi Saint of the Chistiya order was called the Chirag-i-Dehli. Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-e- Delhi (or Chiragh-e-Delhi) was a prominent saint of the Chishti order. He was a mureed (disciple) of the great saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and later his Khalifa (successor).

    Correct Option: C

    Sheikh Nasiruddin Sufi Saint of the Chistiya order was called the Chirag-i-Dehli. Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-e- Delhi (or Chiragh-e-Delhi) was a prominent saint of the Chishti order. He was a mureed (disciple) of the great saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and later his Khalifa (successor).