Who among the following was the author of the book ‘Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi’?
Ziauddin Barani
The correct answer is Ziauddin Barani.
‘Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi’ by Barani is valued for its detailed narrative, including accounts of the market regulations of Alauddin Khilji and the controversial policies of Muhammad bin Tughluq. Barani also wrote ‘Fatwa-i-Jahandari’, a work on political theory and the ideal conduct for a Muslim ruler. The historical writing style often focused on the reigns of kings and major political events. Studying these historical texts helps us reconstruct the history of the Delhi Sultanate and understand the perspectives of the chroniclers who lived during that era.
'Long Walk to Freedom’ is written by:
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_______ wrote the first Sanskrit grammar book named ‘Ashtadhyayi’.
Al Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind was written in ______.
"Jaisingh Karika" written by Sawai Jai Singh related to which subject?
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Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List I | List II | ||
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(b) | The Analysis of International Relations | (ii) | Kwame Nkrumah |
(c) | Imperialism: A Study | (iii) | E.H. Carr |
(d) | Neo-Colonialism: The Last Stage of Imperialism | (iv) | J.A. Hobson |
Which of the following writers provides biographical details of the Chandela dynasty?
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