The Delhi Sultanat

The Delhi Sultanat

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  1. Sugandhadevi, who issued coins with the figure of seated Lakshmi, was a Queen of








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    Kashmir

    Correct Option: B

    Kashmir

  1. The capital of the Sharqi dynasty was








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    The capital of the Sharqi dynasty was Jaunpur. The Jaunpur sultanate was ruled by the Sharqi dynasty. The Khwajah-i-Jahan Malik Sarwar, the first ruler of the dynasty was a wazir (minister) under Sultan Nasiruddin Muhammad Shah IV Tughlaq (1390 - 1394). In 1394, he established himself as an independent ruler of Jaunpur and extended his authority over Awadh and a large part of Ganges-Yamuna doab.

    Correct Option: A

    The capital of the Sharqi dynasty was Jaunpur. The Jaunpur sultanate was ruled by the Sharqi dynasty. The Khwajah-i-Jahan Malik Sarwar, the first ruler of the dynasty was a wazir (minister) under Sultan Nasiruddin Muhammad Shah IV Tughlaq (1390 - 1394). In 1394, he established himself as an independent ruler of Jaunpur and extended his authority over Awadh and a large part of Ganges-Yamuna doab.

  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).

  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.

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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.