Which Sufi saint, famously known as 'Baba Farid', had his spiritual verses included in the holy Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Sufi saint, famously known as 'Baba Farid', had his spiritual verses included in the holy Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib?
A. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
B. Nizamuddin Auliya
C. Fariduddin Ganjshakar
D. Bahauddin Zakariya
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sheikh Fariduddin Ganjshakar (Baba Farid), a prominent 13th-century Chishti saint from Punjab, wrote beautiful spiritual poetry that was later preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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The historic battle of Bilgram (Kannauj) in 1540 CE saw Sher Shah Suri defeat Humayun, forcing the Mughal Emperor to flee into exile to which country?
A. Safavid Persia
B. The Uzbeg Khanate
C. The Ottoman Empire
D. The Sultanate of Oman

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
After his defeat at Bilgram, Humayun spent years on the run before finding political asylum at the court of Shah Tahmasp of Safavid Persia, who later helped him win back his empire.

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Which dynamic administrative system, the 'Nayankara System', was a key feature of the military and land organization of which state?
A. The Chola Empire
B. The Vijayanagara Empire
C. The Maratha Kingdom
D. The Bahmani Sultanate

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Nayankara system was a defining element of Vijayanagara governance. Under it, the king granted land rights (Amaram) to military commanders, known as Palaiyakkarars or Nayakas, in exchange for military service and financial tributes.

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The strategic fort of Gwalior was captured from the Tomara Rajputs by which prominent ruler of the Lodi dynasty?
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B. Bahlul Lodi
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. Daulat Khan Lodi

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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