Series For History

We are providing "Must Do series" for the competitive exam on different topics and subjects. Students can go through these topics in an one liner format , as it will help students to understand the concepts easily and remember it for longer period of time.  

1. Who was Durgavati?

Ans. She was the ruler of Gondwana and was defeated by Akbar in 1564.

2. Who was Maham Anga?

Ans. She was the foster mother of Akbar the Great.

3. Who was Hemu?

Ans. A Hindu commander of Adil Shah Suri.

4. Who was Gulbaden Begum?

Ans. She was the author of “Hamayun Nama” and sister of Mughal King Hamayun.

5. What was infallibility Decree?

Ans. It was a document signed by Akbar in 1597, which authorized him to act as the supreme arbiter in civil and religious affairs.

6. What is “Ain-e-Akbari”?

Ans. It is the renowned work of Abul Fazal about the government of Akbar the Great.

7. What is Sadr-us-Sadr?

Ans. It is an officer of Mughal Administration. He served as a liaison officer between the emperor and the people.

8. What was the “Fatwa-e-Jahangiri”?

Ans. This is Zia-ud-Din Barni’s book on statecraft.

9. Who was Shams Siraj Afif?

Ans. He was the author of “Tarikh-e-Firuz Shahi”.

10. Who was Mirza Haider Dughtat?

Ans. He was a cousin of Babur and author of “Tarikh-e-Rashidi”.

11. Who was Nadir-ul-Asr Mansur?

Ans. This was a title that Emperor Jahamgir conferred upon his court painter Mansur.

12. Who was Muhammad Masum Nami?

Ans. He was the governor of Qandhar. He wrote “Tarikh-e-Sindh”.

13. What is Madrassa Rahimia?

Ans. This Madrassa was established by Shah Abdur Rahim at Delhi.

14. Why Nagar Kot is famous?

Ans. It is a sacred Hindu town located in Kangra district.

15. What was Din-e-Elahi?

Ans. This was a new religion invented by Akbar to create tolerance and love among the people of India.