Who was the brilliant contemporary poet and musician who proudly styled himself as 'Tuti-e-Hind' (The Parrot of India)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the brilliant contemporary poet and musician who proudly styled himself as 'Tuti-e-Hind' (The Parrot of India)?
A. Ziauddin Barani
B. Al-Biruni
C. Amir Khusrau
D. Ibn Battuta
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Amir Khusrau was an extraordinary literary figure who witnessed the courts of seven different Sultans and pioneered the synthesis of Persian and Indian musical styles.

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The famous temple town of Hampi, the historic heart of the Vijayanagara Empire, is situated on the banks of which southern river?
A. Kaveri River
B. Gadavari River
C. Krishna River
D. Tunghabhadra River

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The ruins of Hampi stand along the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, a natural barrier that protected the northern flank of the Vijayanagara capital.

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The poet laureate in Akbar's court was:
A. Birbal
B. Tansen
C. Faizi
D. Todarmal

Correct Answer: Option C


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Which saint founded the Pushtimarg sect?
A. Madhvacharya
B. Vallabhacharya
C. Nimbarka
D. Ramanuja

Correct Answer: Option B


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