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[#166] Ranthambhor was
Correct Answer

(B) A Rajput fort

Explanation

Solution: Ranthambhor was a Rajput fort it was used by
Maharjas of Jaipur.

[#167] What is the correct chronological sequence of the following rulers? I. Muizuddin Bahram Shah II. Iltutmish III. Raziya IV. Rukhnuddin Firuz
Correct Answer

(B) II, IV, III, I

Explanation

Solution: The correct chronological sequence of the following rulers were Iltutmish, Rukhnuddin Firuz, Raziya and Muizuddin Bahram Shah. Shams ud-Din Iltutmish was the third ruler of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi of Turkic origin. He was a slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak and later became his son-in-law and close lieutenant. Rukn ud din Firuz was the fourth Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, Mamluk Dynasty. He ruled for a little over six months, which is said to be a very short reign compared to other rulers. Sultana Raziya, attributed as Raziya Sultana, or popularly known as Razia Sultan, was the Sultan of Delhi from 10 October 1236 to 14 October 1240. Muiz ud-Din Bahram was the sixth sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty. He was the son of Shams ud din Iltutmish and the half-brother of Razia Sultan. While his sister was in Bathinda, he declared himself king with the support of forty chiefs.

[#168] The medieval Indian literary work 'Darbar-i- Akbari' was written by
Correct Answer

(A) Muhammad Hussain

Explanation

Solution: Darbar-i-Akbari [Muḥammad Ḥusain Azad] -History of Mogul Empire during the reign of Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605.

[#169] Name the language that was designated as the 'Camp Language' during the Medieval Period
Correct Answer

(D) Urdu

Explanation

Solution: Urdu was designated as the camp language of Medieval India. The word, Turkish means mildary camp 'a Lashkar'. Urdu language was developed due to contact of Hindu,Turkish an Afghan soldiers.

[#170] Which world Heritage Site is built on the right bank of the Yamuna River?
Correct Answer

(A) Taj Mahal

Explanation

Solution: Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, built the Taj Mahal which is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. It is situated at the west bank of river Yamuna in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was included in the list of UNESCO world Heritage site in the year 1983.