Medieval History Art And Culture - Study Mode
[#56] Who was the author of the book Taj-ul-Maasir?
Correct Answer
(C) Hasan Nizami
Explanation
Solution: Hasan Nizami was a Persian language poet and historian, who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He migrated from Nishapur to Delhi in India, where he wrote Tajul-Ma'asir, the first official history of the Delhi Sultanate.
[#57] Who said Hanooz Dilli Door Ast?
Correct Answer
(A) Nizamuddin Aulia
Explanation
Solution: Nizamuddin was most unperturbed and said, "Hunuz Dilli door ast"- Which means Delhi is yet very far away!
[#58] During the reign of which ruler use of Halo or Divine Lights were started in paintings?
Correct Answer
(C) Jahangir
Explanation
Solution: Jahangir, Akbar's son, continued to produce manuscript in this style, a halo because of the belief that they were special beings touched by divinity who radiated the light of Allah.
[#59] Humayun Nama was written by
Correct Answer
(D) Gulbadan Begum
Explanation
Solution: Gulbadan Begum took the challenge and produced a document titled Ahwal Humayun Padshah Jamah Kardom Gulbadan Begum bint Babur Padshah amma Akbar Padshah. It came to be known as Humayun-nama. Gulbadan wrote in simple Persian without the erudite language used by better-known writers.
[#60] Humayun's Tomb was built by
Correct Answer
(B) Bega Begum
Explanation
Solution: The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum). The construction began in 1565, nine years after his death, and completed in 1572 AD at a cost of 1.5 million ruppees at the time.