The 'Kitab-i-Barbar' is a work written by which medieval traveler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Kitab-i-Barbar' is a work written by which medieval traveler?

A. Benjamin of Tudela

B. Ibn Battuta

C. Marco Polo

D. Al-Biruni

Answer: Option D

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Al-Biruni's 'Kitab-i-Barbar' (or 'Tarikh al-Hind') is his famous account of India, though it is also known as 'Tahqiq-i-Hind'.

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The famous silver currency coin called the 'Rupiya' was introduced into northern Indian circulation for the first time by which ruler?

A. Sher Shah Suri

B. Shah Jahan

C. Babur

D. Akbar

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Sher Shah Suri reformed the currency system by replacing older coins with a standardized silver coin called the 'Rupiya' (weighing 178 grains), the direct ancestor of the modern rupee.

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The 'Suba' was the Mughal term for:

A. Province

B. District

C. Fort

D. Village

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The empire was divided into Subas governed by Subadars.

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The 'Suhrawardi' order was more prominent in:

A. Deccan

B. Ajmer

C. Delhi

D. Multan and Punjab

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Correct Answer: Option D

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It had strong presence in northwest India.

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