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. Ziauddin Barani
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Isami
D. Al-Biruni
Answer: Option B
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
In the Mansabdari system, the dual ranks of 'Zat' and 'Sawar' denoted exactly what?
A. Zat fixed the personal status and salary; Sawar indicated the number of cavalrymen to maintain
B. Zat was infantry rank; Sawar was artillery rank
C. Zat was cash salary; Sawar was land grant
D. Zat represented provincial rank; Sawar represented court rank

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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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Question #2
The 'Imad Shahi' dynasty ruled:
A. Golconda
B. Bijapur
C. Bidar
D. Berar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
One of the five Deccan Sultanates.

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The classic ancient Indian mathematical treatise 'Lilavati', written by Bhaskaracharya, was translated into Persian by which scholar at Akbar's court?
A. Faizi
B. Abul Fazl
C. Badauni
D. Todar Mal

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Faizi, the poet laureate of Akbar's court and elder brother of Abul Fazl, translated the mathematical text 'Lilavati' into elegant Persian.

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