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[#131] Who introduced the famous Persian festival of Nauroz?
Correct Answer

(C) Balban

Explanation

Solution: Balban was the first who introduced the famous Persian Festival of Nauroz.

[#132] The sun saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was
Correct Answer

(A) Muin-ud-din Chishti

Explanation

Solution: The sun saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was Muin-ud-din Chishti.

[#133] What is meant by Mughalai?
Correct Answer

(D) Mughal territories from which Chauth was claimed

Explanation

Solution: Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the lands which were under nominal Mughal rule.

[#134] What is meant by "The Forty"?
Correct Answer

(C) The select body of the Turkish aristocracy

Explanation

Solution: The Forty a select body of Turkish nobles was created by Iltutmish for better and effective administration. But after Iltutmish, the members of the Forty enjoyed unlimited power due to his weak and incompetent successors.

[#135] Akbar defeated Hemu in which of the following battle?
Correct Answer

(B) Second Battle of Panipat

Explanation

Solution: The defeat of Hemu, a c. 1590s painting by Kankar of the Second Battle of Panipat taken from the Akbarnama. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556, between the forces of Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, the king at Delhi and forces of Emperor Akbar.