The famous Gujarati devotional song 'Vaishnava Jana To', which later became a favorite of Mahatma Gandhi, was composed by the medieval saint: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous Gujarati devotional song 'Vaishnava Jana To', which later became a favorite of Mahatma Gandhi, was composed by the medieval saint:
A. Mirabai
B. Tukaram
C. Dadu Dayal
D. Narsi Mehta
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Narsi Mehta, a 15th-century poet-saint from Gujarat, wrote deeply emotional poetry dedicated to Lord Krishna, including the famous bhajan 'Vaishnava Jana To'.

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The historic town of Firozabad near Delhi, which later became a major center for glass manufacturing, was founded by which Sultan?
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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The 'Khilji' dynasty was founded by:
A. Jalal-ud-din Khalji
B. Mubarak Khalji
C. Qutb-ud-din Khalji
D. Alauddin Khalji

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Under the centralized military administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the head of the 'Diwan-i-Arz' (military department) held the formal title of:
A. Ariz-i-Mamalik
B. Barid-i-Mamalik
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Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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