Banjaras During The Medieval Period of Indian History Were Generally
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally a) agriculturists b) warriors c) weavers d) traders Answer: D The Banjaras were the most important trader nomads. Their caravan was called tanda. Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras […]
With Reference To The Religious History of Medieval India, the Sufi Mystics Were Known to Pursue Which of the Following Practices?
With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience Select the correct answer using the […]
In Medieval India, The Designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ Were Used for
In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for(2014) a) military officers b) village headmen c) specialists in Vedic rituals d) chiefs of craft guilds Answer: B Mahattaras or Mahattam & Pattakila were the village headmen.
Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri Was?
Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was(2014) a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions. d) the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs Answer: C The Ibādat Khāna was […]
Consider The Following Pairs – Medieval Indian State : Present Region
Consider the following pairs : Medieval Indian State : Present Region 1. Champaka : Central India 2. Durgara : Jammu 3. Kuluta : Malabar Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?(2015) a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 d) 3 only Answer: B The ninth century saw the rise of […]
Consider The Following : The Arrival of Babur Into India led to the
Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2015) a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 May 2022
Actions That Corrode The Steel Frame of India
Context A letter war between two sets of retired public officials (civil servants, judges and army officers), concerning the prevailing political and social situation in the country, has been widely reported in the media. Relevance GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and institutional […]
Public Opinion Cannot Influence Jurisprudence
Context On May 5, 2022, the current affairs site politico.com obtained the draft opinion of Justice Samuel Alito, apparently speaking for the majority of the judges of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overruling Roe v Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v Casey (1992). These two previously decided cases enable women in the […]
Devasahayam Pillai
Context: Devasahayam Pillai, who was born a Hindu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and converted to Christianity in the 18th century, became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican. Besides Devasahayam, the Pope proclaimed five other men and four women as saints. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture About […]