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Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Rajtarangini, book on the history of Kashmir, was written in the 12th century by ________.

  1. Al Beruni

  2. Kalhana

  3. Banabhata

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajtarangini, a book on the history of Kashmir, was written in 12th century by Kalhana. He himself has said that he has written this book by critically examining various sources like inscriptions, coins, remains of ancient monuments, dynastic records, and local traditions.


Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire wrote his autobiography which was titled _____.

  1. Kitab Al Babur

  2. Tarikh-i-Babur

  3. Tuzuk-i-Babari

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire wrote his autobiography which was titled Tuzuk-i-Babari. It contains the descriptions of the battles fought by him. Babur has also recorded his minute observations of all the regions and cities visited by him which include the local economy, customs, and traditions.

Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

According to him, the historians duty is not limited to only the recordings of the rulers valor and policies of welfare but he should also write about rulers ailings and incorrect policies The statement is referring to which of the following historian.

  1. Alberni

  2. Abul Fazl

  3. Ziauddin Barani

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The above statements refer to Ziauddin Barani. He was a medieval period historian. 

Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

________ translated the Sanskrit text Hitopadesh in the German language.

  1. James Mill

  2. Sir John Marshal

  3. Friedrich Max Muller

  4. Mountstuart Elphistone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Friedrich Max Muller translated the Sanskrit text Hitopadesh in the German language. In his opinion, Sanskrit was the most ancient of the Indo-European languages. He was deeply interested in Sanskrit literature.

Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

It was written by Krishnaji Anant Sabhasad during the reign of Chatrapati Rajaram Maharaj. It is an important bakhar to get information about the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Which book is the above statement referring to?

  1. Bhausahebanchi Bakhar

  2. Sabhasad Bakhar

  3. Marathyanchi Bakhar

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sabhasad Bakhar was written by Krishnaji Anant Sabhasad during the reign of Chatrapati Rajaram Maharaj. It is an important bakhar to get information about the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

_________ provides information about the contribution of Holkars to the Maratha rule.

  1. Holkarancha Parakram

  2. Holkaracha itihaas

  3. Holkarachi Kaiphiyat

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"Holkarachi Kaiphiyat" provides information about the Holkars and their contribution to the Maratha rule.

Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Akbarnana, the biography of Akbar was written by _________.

  1. Abul Fazl

  2. Birbal

  3. Jahangir

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Akbarnana, the biography of Akbar was written by Abul Fazl. Abul Fazl's Akbarnama is very important from the viewpoint of critical historiography. His method of collecting authentic historical documents and their scrutiny is looked upon as devoid of bias and hence realistic.