Tansen was a famous musician in the court of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Tansen was a famous musician in the court of:
A. Babur
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tansen was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar's court.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
The historic town of Ahmedabad, which grew into a major global center for textile trade, was built using architectural styles that drew heavy inspiration from:
A. Traditional Hindu and Jain temple building techniques of Gujarat
B. Sloping Tughlaq stone wall styles from Delhi
C. Pure Persian tile and dome patterns from Isfahan
D. Wooden pagoda layouts from Kashmir

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The monuments of Ahmedabad feature a distinct style where local stone carvers used traditional Hindu and Jain temple techniques to build elegant Islamic structures, as seen in the stone screens of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
The spectacular rock-cut Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora, carved out of a single solid hill, was commissioned by which Rashtrakuta king?
A. Govinda III
B. Krishna I
C. Amoghavarsha I
D. Dantidurga

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
King Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta dynasty sponsored the excavation of the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora in the 8th century, a pinnacle of Dravidian rock-cut architecture.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #3
The 'Sarai' built by Sher Shah were:
A. Rest houses
B. Tombs
C. Mosques
D. Fortresses

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sarais provided facilities for travelers along the Grand Trunk Road.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India