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The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following :

A) Alauddin Khilji B) Ghiyasuddin Balban
C) Iltutmish D) Jalaluddin Khilji
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Iltutmish

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With which religion is Kaivalya associated?

A) Buddhism B) Jainism
C) Hinduism D) Sikhism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jainism

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The silver coin 'tanka' was introduced by __________.

A) Qutubuddin Aibak B) Iltutmish
C) Balban D) Bahram Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iltutmish

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'Tripitakas' are sacred books of ____________

A) Hindus B) Jains
C) Parsis D) Buddhists
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Buddhists

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Who built Jama Masjid?

A) Guru Ramdas B) Shah Jahan
C) Rao Jodhaji D) Mahatma Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shah Jahan

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Noor Jahan was the wife of which Mughal emperor?

A) Babur B) Akbar
C) Shah Jahan D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jahangir

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Which of the following Vedas is referred to as the starting source of the word Rudra?

A) Rigveda B) Samaveda
C) Yajurveda D) Atharvaveda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rigveda

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

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One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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