Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Among the following, who was not a proponent of bhakti cult?
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor?
- Tukaram (1608 -1649 CE) was a Marathi Bhakti poet and devotee of Lord Krishna.
- Jahangir’s rule was from 1605-1627 CE.
- Babar reigned from 1526–1530.
- Akbar reigned from 1556–1605.
- Aurangzed reigned from 1658–1707.
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?
- Sankaracharya was born in Kerala in 788 A.D.
- Ramanujacharya was born in Tamil Nadu around 1017 A.D.
- Chaitanya was born around 1485 A.D.
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?
- Ramananda was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message in 14th century.
- He was communicating with the people in vernacular Hindi.
- He was known to accept disciples of all castes.
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period?
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Bhakti Saint) A. Namdev B. Kabir C. Ravidas D. Sena List-II (Profession) 1. Barber 2. Weaver 3. Tailor 4. Cobbler Codes: A?B?C?D
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I A. Iqta B. Jagir C. Amaram D. Mokasa List-II 1. Marathas 2. Delhi Sultans 3. Mughals 4. Vijayanagara Codes: A B C D
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
The first writer to use Urdu as the medium of poetic expression was
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Consider the following statements: 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?
- Jamia Masjid, Kashmir was initially built by Sultan Sikandar in 1394 AD and is located in Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city.
- Afterward Zain-ul-Abidin completed Jama Masjid.
Q . Indo-Islamic Culture
Consider the following: 1. Tughlaqabad Fort 2. Lodi Garden 3. Qutb Minar 4. Fatehpur Sikri The correct chronological order in which they were built is: