The 'Gajapati' kings of Orissa were patrons of which deity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Gajapati' kings of Orissa were patrons of which deity?

A. Durga

B. Krishna

C. Jagannath

D. Shiva

Answer: Option C

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The Gajapati dynasty of Orissa were devotees of Lord Jagannath at Puri.

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In 1510 CE, the Portuguese commander Afonso de Albuquerque captured the wealthy port city of Goa from the forces of which Deccan Sultanate?

A. Ahmadnagar Sultanate

B. Golconda Sultanate

C. Bijapur Sultanate

D. Bidar Sultanate

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Albuquerque captured Goa from the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, establishing it as the prosperous capital of the 'Estado da Índia'.

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Raziya Sultan ruled during which dynasty?

A. Tughlaq

B. Lodi

C. Khilji

D. Slave

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Raziya Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish and ruled the Slave Dynasty.

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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. Wazir-i-Mamalik

B. Ariz-i-Mamalik

C. Barid-i-Mamalik

D. Sadr-us-Sudur

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The 'Ariz-i-Mamalik' was the chief military officer under the Sultanate, responsible for recruiting soldiers, maintaining the cavalry, and inspecting army rosters.

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