Which historic Delhi Sultanate ruler is famous for strictly adhering to the Islamic law forbidding the state treasury from covering his personal expenses, reportedly earning his livelihood by copying the Quran? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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Which Mughal emperor is known as 'Zinda Pir'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir (Living Saint) due to his piety.
Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir (Living Saint) due to his piety.
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Which Sufi saint was famously given the title 'Chirag-e-Dehlvi' (The Lamp of Delhi) for his efforts to sustain the Chishti order in the capital?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud (Chirag-e-Dehlvi) was the chief disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, working to keep the Chishti tradition alive in Delhi during difficult political times.
Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud (Chirag-e-Dehlvi) was the chief disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, working to keep the Chishti tradition alive in Delhi during difficult political times.
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The famous historical work 'Vikramankadevacharita' was written in which classic language of the medieval Indian courts?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The 'Vikramankadevacharita' was written by Bilhana in elegant Sanskrit verse, a style popular among early medieval courts for recording royal biographies.
The 'Vikramankadevacharita' was written by Bilhana in elegant Sanskrit verse, a style popular among early medieval courts for recording royal biographies.
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