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Answer:[B] Vijayanagar Empire Explanation: Sayana : was an important commentator on the Vedas. His commentary on the Rigveda was edited by Max Müller, 1849-1875.He flourished under the king Bukka I and his successor Harihara II in the Vijayanagar Empire of South India.
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Answer:[A] Ambassadors Explanation: There was a definite pattern of diplomatic relations between the mughals and the empires of Central and West Asia such as Uzbek, Safavid and Ottoman. The most common mode of diplomacy was the exchange of diplomatic mission. The status of the mission depended largely on the status of the ambassadors, called elchi or safir, specially his proximity to the ruler.
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Answer:[C] One carried by man Explanation: There were several types of Mughal light artillery. If carried on the back of a man, they were called narnal; if carried on backs of elephants gajal, if on backs of camels shutrnal.
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Answer:[C] Holkar Explanation: The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Marquess (or Lord) Wellesley, British Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805 . Under this doctrine, Indian rulers under British protection surrendered control of their foreign affairs to the British. Hyderabad first signed it. The five Maratha chiefs entered into subsidiary alliance as follows:
Peshava →1802
Scindia →1804
Gaekwa→1805
Bhonsle →1806
Holkar→1818
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Answer:[A] Abdullah Bhatari Explanation: Afzal Khan was a medieval Indian commander who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, and fought against Shivaji. He was killed at a meeting with Shivaji and his army was defeated in the Battle of Pratapgad 1656.
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Answer:[B] Muhammad Shah Explanation: Muhammad Shah Rangile also known as Roshan Akhtar, was the Mughal emperor between 1719 and 1748. During his time, Nadir Shah attacked and looted Delhi and took the Peacock Throne with himself.
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Answer:[D] Afghans Explanation: The third battle of Panipat 1761: The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau. It was fought between the Afghan commander Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Maratha General Sadashiv Rao Bhau , cousin of the Maratha Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao.
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Answer:[B] Hawaldar Explanation: Hawaldar was the lowest in rank in the Maratha Infantry.
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Answer:[C] Hiravijay Suri Explanation: 1526–1595 C.E: Muni Hiravijayji Suri was the supreme pontiff of Tapa Gachcha order of Jain Svetambara tradition. He is famous for propounding the Jain philosophy to Emperor Akbar and turning him towards vegetarianism. Akbar was so impressed with Hiravijaya Suri that he bestowed on him the title of Jagatguru . Akbar almost denounced meat eating and almost turned to vegetarianism due to inspiration from him
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Answer:[D] The place where Sufi Mystics lived Explanation: Khanqah , zawiyahs, or tekke is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation.
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