Who was the brilliant Kashmiri king known as 'Budshah' (The Great King) who abolished Jizya, banned cow slaughter, and promoted Sanskrit literature? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the brilliant Kashmiri king known as 'Budshah' (The Great King) who abolished Jizya, banned cow slaughter, and promoted Sanskrit literature?
A. Sikandar Shah Miri
B. Shah Mir
C. Zain-ul-Abidin
D. Yousuf Shah Chak
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, who ruled Kashmir from 1420 to 1470 CE, was fondly called 'Budshah' due to his liberal religious policies, public works, and patronage of the arts.

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Question #1
The famous city of Siri, designed as a fortified settlement to defend Delhi against fierce Mongol invasions, was constructed by:
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
D. Ghiyasuddin Balban

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji built Siri around 1303 CE as the second historic city of Delhi, complete with massive defensive walls and a large water reservoir called Hauz Khas to support his troops.

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Question #2
The Battle of Buxar resulted in the Treaty of:
A. Srirangapatna
B. Allahabad
C. Purandar
D. Salbai

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Treaty of Allahabad followed the British victory at Buxar.

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Question #3
The monumental work 'Akbarnama' written by Abul Fazl is famously divided into three volumes. The third and final volume is known as:
A. Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
B. Tuzuk-i-Akbari
C. Ruqqaat-i-Akbari
D. Ain-i-Akbari

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The 'Ain-i-Akbari' is the third volume of the Akbarnama. It functions as a massive statistical and administrative gazetteer, detailing the empire's geography, economy, and court regulations.

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