The monumental historical text 'Nuskhah-i-Dilkasha', a primary source for understanding Aurangzeb's military campaigns in the Deccan, was written by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The monumental historical text 'Nuskhah-i-Dilkasha', a primary source for understanding Aurangzeb's military campaigns in the Deccan, was written by:
A. Ishwar Das Nagar
B. Khafi Khan
C. Bhimsen Saxena
D. Muhammad Kazim
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bhimsen, a Hindu noble who served with Mughal forces in the south, wrote 'Nuskhah-i-Dilkasha' in Persian, providing a valuable eyewitness account of the Deccan wars.

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Question #1
The beautiful structural monument 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' at Aurangabad stands out for its design, which was explicitly modeled after which architectural masterpiece?
A. Humayun's Tomb at Delhi
B. The Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb
C. The Tomb of Akbar at Sikandra
D. The Taj Mahal at Agra

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' was designed to copy the Taj Mahal's layout, complete with a white dome, four corner minarets, and symmetric Charbagh gardens, though it was built on a smaller budget.

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Question #2
The 'Zanana' in Mughal palaces was:
A. Women's quarters
B. Men's quarters
C. Audience hall
D. Treasury

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Zanana was the part of the palace reserved for women.

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Question #3
The 'Mughal' emperor who was known for his liberal policies and patronized the translation of the Upanishads into Persian was:
A. Jahangir
B. Dara Shikoh
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Dara Shikoh translated the Upanishads into Persian under the title 'Sirr-i-Akbar' and promoted Hindu-Muslim understanding.

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