Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province

Adina Masjid (Jami Masjid) situated in Pandua of West Bengal is a famous ruin which was built around 1364-1374 A.D. by ruler of Bengal Sikandarshah. Other options are correctly matched.

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Palaiyakkarar or Polygar was the feudal title of a class of administrative and Military governors appointed by the Nayaka rulers of South India during 16th to 18th centuries.

Palaiyakkarar or Polygar was the feudal title of a class of administrative and Military governors appointed by the Nayaka rulers of South India during 16th to 18th centuries.

Jaunpur attained its greatest height under Sharqi Dynasty ruler, Ibrahim Shah (1402-1440 AD). He constructed some monuments in a new regional style of architecture known as the Sharqi architecture. Jaunpur was also known as the Shiraz of East or Shiraz-i-Hind during this period.

Jaunpur attained its greatest height under Sharqi Dynasty ruler, Ibrahim Shah (1402-1440 AD). He constructed some monuments in a new regional style of architecture known as the Sharqi architecture. Jaunpur was also known as the Shiraz of East or Shiraz-i-Hind during this period.

Jaunpur city was founded in 14th century by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq and named in memory of his cousin, Muhammad- Bin Tughluq whose real name was Jauna Khan. In 1394, Malik Sarvar established the independent Jaunpur state. Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur state defeated by Bahlul Lodi. Jaunpur is historically known as 'Shiraz-i-Hind".

Ibrahim Shah Sharqi was the greatest ruler of the Sharqi dynasty of Jaunpur. He was a lover of knowledge and art. During his reign a new type of style, called 'Sharqi Art' emerged. In this style the simple type of minarets were removed and signs of Hindu influence started appearing in it. During his time, the cultural fame of Jaunpur spread all around and Jaunpur became famous by the name "Siraj of India/East' or 'Siraj-e-Hind'. Jaunpur emerged as a great center of education during the period of Sharqi rulers. Hence both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and R is correct explanation of A.

Shahi Khan (Zain-ul-Abidin), the brother of Ali Shah, became the ruler of Kashmir in 1420. He was the greatest king of Kashmir. He earned a name for his policy of religious tolerance and public welfare activities. He abolished Jizya tax on Hindus and banned the cow slaughter. He was the first ruler to do so Mahabharata, Dashavatara and Rajtarangini were translated into the Persian language during his period. He was compared with Akbar due to his religious tolerance. The scriptures 'Jain Prakash' and Jain-Vilas' were compiled during his rule. Also, he constructed artificial Island of Zaina Lanka in the middle of Wular Lake.

Shahi Khan (Zain-ul-Abidin), the brother of Ali Shah, became the ruler of Kashmir in 1420. He was the greatest king of Kashmir. He earned a name for his policy of religious tolerance and public welfare activities. He abolished Jizya tax on Hindus and banned the cow slaughter. He was the first ruler to do so Mahabharata, Dashavatara and Rajtarangini were translated into the Persian language during his period. He was compared with Akbar due to his religious tolerance. The scriptures 'Jain Prakash' and Jain-Vilas' were compiled during his rule. Also, he constructed artificial Island of Zaina Lanka in the middle of Wular Lake.