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Dhamek Stupa was built by?

A) Akbar B) Humayun
C) Ashoka D) Narasimha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ashoka

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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors?

A) Vellanvagai B) Brahmadeya
C) Shalabhoga D) Devadana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vellanvagai

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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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In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha to support the peasants of the Kheda district of _________.

A) Bihar B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gujarat

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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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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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In India, which city is also known as 'City of Palaces'?

A) Jaipur B) Kolkata
C) Gwalior D) Udaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kolkata

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The Mongols under ___________ invaded Transoxiana in north-east Iran in 1219.

A) Timur Lang B) Nadir Shah
C) Ahmed Shah Abdali D) Genghis Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Genghis Khan

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