Indian History

Chishti saints were known for their asceticism and detachment from worldly affairs, including the accumulation of wealth or focus on family welfare. They emphasized spiritual devotion and service to humanity.

Feroz Shah Tughlaq established the city of Jaunpur in memory of his cousin, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whose original name was Jauna Khan.

Corn (maize) was introduced to India by the Portuguese in the 16th century, well after the 13th and 14th centuries. Wheat, barley, and gram were staples during that era.

The Tomb of Balban is recognized as the first building in India to feature a true arch and a true dome, marking a significant development in Indo-Islamic architecture.

The Jama Masjid in Delhi was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan and completed in 1656.

Javid Khan served under Ahmad Shah (1748-1754), Safdarjang served as Wazir from 1748 to 1753, and Imad-ul-Mulk became Wazir in 1754. The chronological order is Javid Khan, Safdarjang, and Imad-ul-Mulk.

Changez Khan reached the Indus river in 1221 during the reign of Iltutmish, who wisely refused to provide asylum to the Khwarizm prince Jalaluddin, thereby avoiding a Mongol invasion.

Correct Answer: Vijay Chandra

The Kirtistambh (Tower of Victory) in Chittor was built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat.

Medieval Indian society, particularly under the influence of the Bhakti and Sufi movements, saw significant interaction and cultural synthesis between Muslims and Hindus, meaning differences did indeed prevail.

In medieval Rajasthan, a Hukumnama was a formal royal order or decree issued by the ruler to his subordinates or subjects.

Malik Kafur, the general of Alauddin Khalji, led campaigns into South India (Deogiri, Warangal, Dwar Samudra, and Madurai), but Gujarat was conquered by Alauddin Khalji's forces earlier in his reign, not by Malik Kafur's southern expedition.

Sikandar Lodhi and Daulat Khan Lodhi were contemporaries, but they were not in a conflict relationship like the other pairs listed (which represent ruler vs. rebel/opponent).

Amir Khusroe, the famous poet and musician, often wrote about the enchanting power of Indian music, noting its ability to influence both humans and animals.

The Rishi movement was a Sufi order that flourished in Kashmir, emphasizing simplicity, service, and harmony between different religious communities.