The famous text 'Khaza'in ul-Futuh', which provides an eyewitness account of Alauddin Khalji's southern campaigns, was authored by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous text 'Khaza'in ul-Futuh', which provides an eyewitness account of Alauddin Khalji's southern campaigns, was authored by:
A. Isami
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Amir Khusrau
D. Al-Biruni
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Amir Khusrau wrote the 'Khaza'in ul-Futuh' (Treasures of Victories), serving as the official history of Alauddin Khalji's reign and detailing Malik Kafur's expeditions.

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Question #1
The 'Khalji' dynasty's military campaigns extended to which southern kingdom?
A. Kakatiya
B. Pandya
C. Chera
D. Chola

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji's general Malik Kafur campaigned against the Kakatiya kingdom of Warangal.

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Question #2
The independent dynamic kingdom of Madurai Sultanate was originally carved out of the southernmost territories of the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of:
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In 1335 CE, Jalaluddin Ahsan Shah, the governor of Madurai appointed by Delhi, rebelled against Muhammad bin Tughlaq and declared the short-lived Madurai Sultanate independent.

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Question #3
Who was the first 'Peshwa'?
A. Moropant Pingle
B. Baji Rao I
C. Balaji Vishwanath
D. Balaji Baji Rao

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Balaji Vishwanath was the first Peshwa to hold the title, though the term existed earlier.

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