The 'Nalanda' university was destroyed by which invader? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Nalanda' university was destroyed by which invader?

A. Bakhtiyar Khilji

B. Timur

C. Mahmud of Ghazni

D. Muhammad Ghori

Answer: Option A

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Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Muhammad Ghori, is said to have destroyed the Nalanda University in the early 13th century.

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The administrative land-revenue assessment category 'Parauti' land under the Mughal classification system referred to land that was:

A. Rocky forest soil that was exempt from state audits

B. Left uncultivated for a year or two to recover its natural fertility

C. Cultivated continuously every year without break

D. Left uncultivated for five years to escape taxation

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Under the Mughal revenue system, 'Parauti' land was left fallow for a brief period (1–2 years) to rest the soil, paying lower tax rates compared to the continuously farmed Polaj land.

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The famous city of Fatehabad in Haryana was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq to mark which major event?

A. The birth of his eldest son, Fateh Khan

B. His victory over the armies of Bengal

C. The suppression of a peasant revolt in the Doab

D. The successful capture of the fortress of Kangra

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Fatehabad in 1352 CE, naming the new town after his son Fateh Khan, who was born during one of his military marches.

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