Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province

Total Questions: 42

31. Which among the following ruler of Kashmir abolished Zaziya and Cow Slaughter ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Zain-ul-Abidin
Solution: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.

32. Consider the following statements : [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abidin include (s) :

1. Turret

2. Similarity with Buddhist pagodas

3. Persian style

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Sikandar Butshikan built Jama Masjid in 1400 AD in Kashmir which was expanded by Zain-ul-Abidin. The characteristics of Jama Masjid includes turret, the similarity with Buddhist pagodas and persian style. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

33. Who amongst the following scholars was not in the Court of Kumbha ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Muni Jin Vijay Suri
Solution:Muni Sunder Suri, Natha, and Tilla Bhatt were the scholars in the court of Kumbha, but Muni Jin Vijay Suri was in the court of Mughal emperor, Akbar.

34. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Malik Sarwar Khwaja Jahan - Malwa
Solution:Jaunpur was an independent Islamic Kingdom in North India during 1394 AD and 1479 AD. Sharqui Dynasty ruled this kingdom. It was founded by Khwaja Jahan Malik Sarwar in 1394 AD.

35. Consider the following pairs : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2015]

Medieval Indian StatePresent Region
1. ChampakaCentral India
2. DurgaraJammu
3. KulutaMalabar

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:The medieval Indian states such as Champaka (Chamba) and Kuluta (Kullu) were related to current Himachal Pradesh. Durgara was situated in Jammu and Kashmir, Champaka, Durgara and Kuluta were related to Rajputs. These three state rise as a result of Tripartite struggling state's down, fall (Pal, Pratihara and Rashtrakuta).

36. Bahmani State was established by - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (a) Alauddin Hasan
Solution:Bahmani empire was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (Zafar Khan) who was also known as Hasan Gangu in 1347. He declared Gulbarga as the capital of his empire and named as Ahsanabad. He divided his empire into four regions Gulbarga, Daulatabad, Berar and Bidar.

Gulbarga was the most significant district of the state. He annexed southern Hindu rulers and started a new system of providing powers and Jagirs to his followers. He abolished Jizya on the Hindus.

37. Who was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom ? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Alauddin Hasan
Solution:Bahamani Kingdom was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah by revolting against the Delhi 'Sultunate'. In 1347, the successful revolt of the new nobles against Muhammad Bin Tughluq resulted in the founding of the Bahamani Dynasty. After his coronation, he assumed the title of 'Abul Hasan Mujaffar Alauddin Bahman Shah'.

38. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded in the year [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) 1347
Solution:Bahamani Kingdom was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah by revolting against the Delhi 'Sultunate'. In 1347, the successful revolt of the new nobles against Muhammad Bin Tughluq resulted in the founding of the Bahamani Dynasty. After his coronation, he assumed the title of 'Abul Hasan Mujaffar Alauddin Bahman Shah'.

39. Which of the following was the first capital of the Bahamani Kingdom ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Gulbarga
Solution:Bahamani Kingdom was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah by revolting against the Delhi 'Sultunate'. In 1347, the successful revolt of the new nobles against Muhammad Bin Tughluq resulted in the founding of the Bahamani Dynasty. After his coronation, he assumed the title of 'Abul Hasan Mujaffar Alauddin Bahman Shah'.

40. Who among the following was founder of the Bahamani Kingdom in Deccan : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Hasan Gangu
Solution:Bahamani Kingdom was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah by revolting against the Delhi 'Sultunate'. In 1347, the successful revolt of the new nobles against Muhammad Bin Tughluq resulted in the founding of the Bahamani Dynasty. After his coronation, he assumed the title of 'Abul Hasan Mujaffar Alauddin Bahman Shah'.