Delhi Sultanate: Literature

Total Questions: 40

11. The book 'Fawaid ul Fawad' is the record of the conversations of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, it was compiled by : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Amir Hassan Sizzi
(b) Amir Khusro
(c) Ziauddin Barni
(d) Hasan Nizami

Correct Answer: (a) Amir Hassan Sizzi

Solution:Amir Hassan Al Sizzi is author of Fawaid ul Fawad.

The book is a didactic classic in the form of recorded conversations. Devoid of supernatural elements, it provides useful information about a large number of Sufi saints and 'ulama'.

The compiler- Amir Hasan 'Ala' sijzi' is a great scholar of Persian language. He has done a yeoman's service in giving a definite shape to this monumental work. The Shaikh's didactic intention and spiritual flavour have been well-preserved through the compiler's directness of style.

Syed Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya was one of the most famous Sufi saints from the Indian subcontinent region. He believed the love of God implied a love of humanity. He had a major influence on the Muslims of Delhi and the world over.

12. Which among the following musical instruments is the finest example of Hindu-Muslim harmony in musical instruments ? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

(a) Veena
(b) Dholak
(c) Sarangi
(d) Sitar

Correct Answer: (d) Sitar

Solution:Indian music motivated the Muslim society to be passionate towards music. Consequently, Amir Khusrau emerged as a great musician during Sultanate period. He invented "Sitar' with a combination of Irani Tamboora and Indian Veena. He combined some Indian and Persian melodies elegantly and introduced some new melody styles like Iman, Zilf, Sajgari, etc.

13. 'Tabla' was introduced by : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

(a) Adil Shah
(b) Amir Khusrau
(c) Tansen
(d) Baiju Bawara

Correct Answer: (b) Amir Khusrau

Solution:Amir Khusrau's real name was Abul Hasan Yaminuddin Khusrau. He was a great scholar and poet of his time. He was the first author who used Hindi (Hindavi) phrases and words. The musical instruments like Tabla and Sitar were invented by Amir Khusrau in the 13/14th century.

14. Who among the following had translated Chintamani Bhatt's Sanskrit text 'Suka Saptati' in Persian and gave it the title 'Tutinama' ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Abdur Razzak
(b) Amir Khusro
(c) Khwaza Ziya-uddin Nakhshabi
(d) Shihabuddin-al-Umari

Correct Answer: (c) Khwaza Ziya-uddin Nakhshabi

Solution:Khwaza Ziya-uddin Nakhshabi had translated Chintamani Bhatt's text 'Suka Saptati in persian and gave it title "Tutinama'. Nakhshabi was a 14th century Persian Physician and sufi saint, who migrated to Badayun (UP).

15. Who among the following Rajput rulers is known to have written a book on music ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Jayachandra Gahadavala
(b) Prithviraj Chauhan
(c) Rana Kumbha
(d) Man Singh

Correct Answer: (c) Rana Kumbha

Solution:Rana Kumbha was a patron of music, literature and art. He built a victory tower, 'Kirti Stambha as a mark of victory over Mahmud Khalji in 1440-1448 AD. He wrote texts on music like Sangeet Raj, Sangeet Mimansa, etc.

16. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Name	Text (Music)
Pandit Bhavbhatta	Sangeetraja
Ustad Chand Khan	Ragachandrika
Pundrik Vitala	Raagmala
Kumbha	Ragakalpadrum

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:The correctly matched pair is option (c) the text of Pundrik Vitala is Raagmala, whereas Music texts of Pandit Bhavbhatta is Anup Sangeet Ratnakar. Ustad Chand Khan wrote 'Khayal Gayaki Ka Delhi Gharana' and Kumbha wrote "Sangitraja.'

17. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2021, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Text	Author
A. Ragamala	1. Somanath
B. Rasa Kaumudi	2. Venkatraman
C. Raga Vibodh	3. Pundrik Vitthal
D. Chaturdandi Prakashika	4. Sri Kantha

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	1	2
(b)	4	2	1	3
(c)	2	3	4	1
(d)	1	2	3	4

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:Correctly matched list is as follows :

Text	Author
A. Ragamala	1. Pundrik Vitthal
B. Rasa Kaumudi	2. Sri Kantha
C. Raga Vibodh	3. Somanath
D. Chaturdandi Prakashika	4. Venkatraman

Note : In question, the name of writer is given as Venkatraman while the correct name is Venkatamakhin.

18. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

Books	Author
A. Ras Panchadhyayi	1. Vrindavan Das
B. Chaitanya Bhagvata	2. Jayananda
C. Chaitanya Mangal	3. Nand Das
D. Bhakti Ratnakara	4. Narahari Cakravarti

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	2	1
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	3	1	2	4
(d)	4	3	1	2

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:Ras Panchadhyayi was written by Nand Das and is poetry devoted to Lord Krishna in Braj Bhasa. Chaitanya Bhagvata by Sri Vindavan Das Thakura is a hagiography of Chaitnya Mahaprabhu written in Bengali language. Chaitanya Mangal was written by Jayananda while Bhakti Ratnakar by Narhari Chakravarti describes lives of devotees.

19. The Delhi Sultan who wrote his memoirs, was : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Firuz Tughluq

Correct Answer: (d) Firuz Tughluq

Solution:Emperor Firuz Shah Tughluq had written his memoirs titled "Futuhat-i-Firuz Shahi." Through this book, the Sultan wanted to prove himself as an ideal Muslim ruler.

20. Which statements is/are correct regarding the book 'Mirat-e-Sikandari' ? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. There is a description of the happiness and prosperity of the Kingdom of Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujarat.

2. There is a description of proper arrangement for the security of trade routes.

Select the correct answer from the code given below :

(a) Only 2
(b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Only 1
(d) Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (d) Both 1 and 2

Solution:'Mirat-e-Sikandari' describes the happiness and prosperity of the kingdom of Sultan Mahumd Begada of Gujarat. It mentions the businessmen benefitting from the safety of roads during the reign of Mahumd Begada. Hence it is clear that both the statement are true.

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