The 'Chehra' system introduced by Alauddin Khilji was for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Chehra' system introduced by Alauddin Khilji was for:

A. Tax collection

B. Descriptive rolls of soldiers

C. Land measurement

D. Price control

Answer: Option B

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It helped in maintaining discipline in the army.

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The Suhrawardi order of Sufism, which unlike the Chishtis accepted state patronage and wealth, was established in India primarily by:

A. Baba Farid

B. Nizamuddin Auliya

C. Bahauddin Zakariya

D. Khwaja Muinuddin

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya settled in Multan and popularized the Suhrawardi Silsilah in India, actively engaging with political figures and holding large estates.

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The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Shalimar Bagh' in Kashmir was:

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Shah Jahan

D. Aurangzeb

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Jahangir built Shalimar Bagh.

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In the Mansabdari system, the dual ranks of 'Zat' and 'Sawar' denoted exactly what?

A. Zat was infantry rank; Sawar was artillery rank

B. Zat represented provincial rank; Sawar represented court rank

C. Zat was cash salary; Sawar was land grant

D. Zat fixed the personal status and salary; Sawar indicated the number of cavalrymen to maintain

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The 'Zat' rank determined an official's personal status and base salary, while the 'Sawar' rank dictated how many armed horsemen he was required to maintain for state service.

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