The 'Bhonsle' dynasty of Maratha empire originated from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Bhonsle' dynasty of Maratha empire originated from:
A. Holkar family
B. Shivaji's family
C. Scindia family
D. Peshwa family
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shivaji belonged to the Bhonsle clan.

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Question #1
The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru', an invaluable collection of official state letters and edicts from the Tughlaq period, was compiled by:
A. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru
D. Amir Khusrau

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru, a prominent governor and minister under Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Shah Tughlaq, compiled his state letters into 'Insha-i-Mahru', providing an excellent record of the era's administration.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
The 'Taj Mahal' was built in memory of:
A. Jahanara
B. Arjumand Banu
C. Mumtaz Mahal
D. Nur Jahan

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu).

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Question #3
Which versatile Rajput king of Mewar authored the monumental treatise on Indian classical music titled 'Sangita Raja'?
A. Rana Kumbha
B. Rana Hammir
C. Rana Sanga
D. Maharana Pratap

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rana Kumbha was a brilliant military leader and a distinguished scholar. He authored several texts on music, the most comprehensive being the 'Sangita Raja'.

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