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Key Points

• Diwan-i-Ariz (a - iii): The Army Minister who was responsible for military administration, recruitment, and upkeep of the army in the Sultanate.
• Diwan-i-Wizarat (b - i): The Minister of Revenue and Finance who was in charge of managing the state finances, revenue collection, and expenditure.
• Diwan-i-Risalat (c - iv): The Foreign Minister who handled diplomatic relations and correspondence with foreign states.
• Diwan-i-Insha (d - ii): Responsible for drafting and dispatching royal proclamations, letters, and other state correspondence.

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• Diwan-i-Ariz:
  • This department dealt with the military affairs of the Sultanate.
  • The head of this department, known as Ariz-i-Mamalik, was responsible for maintaining the army's efficiency, recruitment, and supplies.
  • The Ariz was not the commander of the army but ensured proper administration of military resources.
• Diwan-i-Wizarat:
  • This was the most important department of the Sultanate, responsible for revenue and finance management.
  • The head of this department, known as Wazir, acted as the chief financial officer of the Sultanate.
  • The Wazir also advised the Sultan on financial matters and ensured smooth functioning of the state's economic policies.
• Diwan-i-Risalat:
  • This department was responsible for foreign relations and correspondence.
  • It was headed by the Sadr-us-Sudur, who acted as the foreign minister and looked after the diplomatic ties of the Sultanate.
  • Additionally, the Sadr handled religious matters and grants to scholars and holy men.
• Diwan-i-Insha:
  • This department managed the Sultan's correspondence and royal decrees.
  • The head of this department, known as Dabir, drafted all official communications on behalf of the Sultan.
  • It ensured that state orders were properly documented and sent to the concerned authorities.

Key Points

• The Anumakonda Inscription is historically associated with Kakatiya ruler Pratapa Rudra-I
• Ganapatideva was a prominent ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty, known for expanding its territory and promoting trade and agriculture.
• Other inscriptions mentioned in the options, such as Bayyaram Tank Inscription, Chandupatla Inscription, and Draksharama Inscription, correctly correspond to the rulers or individuals mentioned.

Additional Information

• Anumakonda Inscription:
  • Anumakonda, also known as Hanumakonda, was an important cultural and administrative center during the Kakatiya dynasty.
  • Inscriptions found in this region provide insights into the socio-political and economic aspects of the dynasty.
  • Pratapa Rudra-I issued thousand pillar temple inscription (A.D. 1163) in Hanumakonda.
  • These inscriptions are often attributed to different rulers and officials within the Kakatiya realm.
• Bayyaram Tank Inscription:
  • The Bayyaram Tank Inscription is associated with Mailamba, a ruler or administrative figure during the Kakatiya period.
  • It highlights the construction or maintenance of irrigation facilities, showcasing the focus on agriculture in the region.
• Chandupatla Inscription:
  • The Chandupatla Inscription explains about the death of Rudrama devi.
• Draksharama Inscription:
  • The Draksharama Inscription is associated with Malyala Hemadri, who played a significant role in the region's administration or cultural activities.
  • Draksharama is an important historical and religious site in Andhra Pradesh, known for its Shiva temple and inscriptions.

Key Points

• The professional groups mentioned in the Sathavahana period reflect the organized structure of industrial and agricultural professions during that era.
• The correct matching of professions to their respective groups is as follows:
  • Kolikas - Weavers (a - ii)
  • Kularikas - Potters(b - i)
  • Vadhikas - Carpenters (c - iv)
  • Vasakaras - Bamboo workers (d - iv)
• This arrangement showcases the division of labor and professional specialization in the Sathavahana period.
• The emergence of such professional groups indicates industrial growth and the rise of skilled craftsmanship.

Key Points

• Mir Qamar-ud-din Siddiqi was the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and became the first Nizam of Hyderabad in 1724.
• The city of Hyderabad was established in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, but it became a key political and economic center during the Asaf Jahi dynasty's rule.
• The Asaf Jahi dynasty was established after the decline of the Mughal Empire, with Mir Qamar-ud-din Siddiqi, also known as Nizam-ul-Mulk, consolidating his rule in the Deccan region.
• Hyderabad flourished under the Nizams as a hub of culture, trade, and administration, integrating both traditional and modern practices.
• The correct answer acknowledges both the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty (I) and the city's historical relevance during the Nizam rule in the 18th century (II).

Additional Information

• Origin of Hyderabad: Hyderabad was originally founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, named after his beloved Bhagmati (later named Hyder Mahal).
• Asaf Jahi Dynasty: The Asaf Jahi dynasty ruled Hyderabad from 1724 to 1948, making it one of the most important princely states under British India.
• Integration into India: Hyderabad was annexed into the Indian Union in 1948 through Operation Polo, following the end of the Nizam's rule.
• Economic and Cultural Significance: Hyderabad was a center for pearl and diamond trade, earning it the nickname "City of Pearls," and became a hub of Urdu literature, Deccani culture, and architectural marvels like Charminar and Golconda Fort.

The correct answer is - Mustafabad

Key Points

• Mustafabad was the name given to the port of Dabhol during the Bahmani period.
• The Bahmani Sultanate was a medieval Indian kingdom in the Deccan region that existed from 1347 to 1527.
• Dabhol served as a major port for trade and commerce under Bahmani rule.
• The renaming of Dabhol to Mustafabad reflected the Islamic influence during the Bahmani era.
• It was strategically important for maritime trade and connected the Deccan region to the Arabian Sea.

Additional Information

• Bahmani Sultanate
  • Founded in 1347 by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah.
  • It was one of the major Islamic kingdoms in southern India, with its capital initially at Gulbarga and later shifted to Bidar.
  • The Sultanate played a significant role in the cultural and architectural development of the Deccan region.
• Economic Importance of Ports
  • Ports like Dabhol were crucial for trade, especially maritime trade with regions like the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
  • They facilitated the export of goods such as spices, textiles, and other commodities, contributing to the kingdom's prosperity.
• Islamic Influence
  • Renaming places during the Bahmani period reflected the Islamic cultural and religious influence in the region.
  • This influence was evident in architecture, language, and administrative practices.

​The correct answer is Aurangzeb

Key Points

• Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah had commissioned the construction of the Mecca Masjid in 1614(Completed by Aurangazeb in 1693).
• It is said that commissioned bricks to be made from the soil brought from Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

This is the reason it is called Mecca Masjid. 
  
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• If question asks ''who started building the mecca mosque'', the answer should be Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
• Whereas if question asks ''who completed the Mecca mosque'', then the answer must be Aurangazeb

The correct answer is Char Minar.

Key Points

• Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah.
• The Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, constructed in 1591.
• The fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, built the Charminar after shifting his capital from Golkonda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad.
• Architect: Mir Momin Astarawadi.
• Situated on the east bank of the Musi river.
• Charminar is also a site of festival celebrations, such as Eid-ul-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.

Additional Information

• Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah (1580-1612):
  • He was the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty of Golkonda.
  • He founded the city of Hyderabad, in South-central India and built its architectural centerpiece, the Charminar.
  • He founded the city of Hyderabad and named it Bhagyanagar after his Hindu mistress Bhagamati.
  • The Charminar was built by him, in 1591 to commemorate the end of the plague in the city, in Indo Islamic style of architecture.
• ​The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz):
  • ​The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz) of Bijapur is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah.
  • Gol Gumbaz is the most famous monument in Vijayapura or Bijapur.
  • This mausoleum of Muhammed Adil Shah was constructed in 1656 by architect Yaqut of Dabul.
  • Its most arresting features are the seven-storied octagonal spires at the four corners and the heavy bracketed cornice below the parapet.
  • It is the second-largest dome ever built, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
  •  A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times.
  • Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 meters away.
• Buland Darwaza:
  • Akbar commissioned the construction of a white marble tomb for Shaikh Salim Chishti next to the majestic Friday mosque at Fatehpur Sikri.
  • The Mosque is also known as Jama Masjid.
  • The gateway to this tomb is known as Buland Darwaza (The door of victory).
  • It was built in 1575 A.D. to commemorate Akbar's victory over Gujarat.
  • Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.

The correct answer is Ikshvakus.

• The rulers of Ikshvaku dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas.

Key Points

• The Ikshvaku dynasty ruled in the eastern Krishna River valley of India.
• Their capital was at Vijayapuri.
• The Ikshvakus are also known as the Andhra Ikshvakus or the Ikshvakus of Vijayapuri.
• The Ikshvaku kings followed Shaivism and performed Vedic rites.

Additional Information

• Vakataka Dynasty:
  • Vakataka Dynasty was successors of the Satavahanas.
  • Vindhyashakti was the founder of this dynasty.
  • Pravarasena I was the Son and successor of Vindhyashakti.
• Shaka Dynasty:
  • The Sakas, also known as Scythians, replaced the Indo-Greeks in India.
  • The most famous Saka ruler in India was Rudradaman (130 AD).
  • An era called Vikrama Samvat is reckoned from 58 BC.
  • Gandhara School of Art was patronised by Shakas and Kushanas.
  • Parthians replaced the Sakas in North-Western India.
• Chedi Dynasty:
  • King Kharavela was the third Chedi king.
  • Kharavela was a follower of Jainism.
  • The Hathigumpha inscription situated near Bhubaneswar gives information about the Chedi Dynasty.
  • They are famously known as the Cheta or the Chetavamsa.

The correct answer is 1948.

 Key Points

• At the time of independence, India comprised two categories of political units,
  • The British provinces (under the direct rule of the British government).
  • The princely states (under the rule of native princes but subject to the paramountcy of the British Crown). 
• Of the 552 princely states situated within the geographical boundaries of India, 549 joined India and the remaining 3 (Hyderabad, Junagarh, and Kashmir) refused to join India.
• However, in course of time, they were also integrated with India–Hyderabad by means of police action, Junagarh by means of referendum, and Kashmir by the Instrument of Accession.

 Important Points

• On 13 September 1948, the Indian Army, launched a campaign, code-named "Operation Polo".
• Indian troops invaded Hyderabad from all points of the compass.
• on 17 September 1948 the Nizam's army surrendered.
• India then incorporated the state of Hyderabad and ended the rule of the Nizam.

The correct answer is a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii.

• Nizams ruled the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad for 224 years from 1724 to 1948.
• Nizam was the title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad State, India, since 1719.
• Nizams belonged to the Asaf Jahi dynasty. The dynasty was founded by Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi, a viceroy of the Deccan under the Mughal emperors from 1713 to 1721.

Key Points

• Seven Nizams, who were also known as Asaf Jahi's, ruled Hyderabad the seventh, Asaf Jah Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur reigned till 1948.
• The Nizam chose not to join the Indian Union after India gained independence in August 1947. However, his rule ended in September 1948, when the Indian Army launched Operation Polo.
• The operation Polo led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, then Minister of Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of India.
• The State of Hyderabad was invaded and the Nizam was forced to step down. The Asaf Jahi were allowed to keep their titles even after their reign ended.

Additional Information

The correct answer is A and B

Kumaran Bheem

• Komaram Bheem was a Telangana tribal leader who fought against the Asaf Jahi Dynasty for the liberation of Hyderabad.
• Ramji Gond revolted against the feudal landlords during Nizam's rule in a guerrilla campaign in the Nizam state. Hence statement A is correct.
• In the Adilabad district, the Rohillas & Gonds under Ramji Gond's leadership revolted against the British, which was suppressed by the then administrators at Nirmal. Hence statement C is incorrect.
• Apart from it, very few know that 'Jal Jangal Jameen' the popular slogan of Adivasi movements, was first given by Komaram Bheem. Hence statement B is correct.
• In this movement against Nizams, he argued that complete rights on all the resources of the forest should be given to Adivasis.

The correct answer is 1948.Key Points

• Hyderabad State incorporated into Indian Union in 1948.
• At the time of independence, India comprised two categories of political units,
  • The British provinces (under the direct rule of the British government).
  • The princely states (under the rule of native princes but subject to the paramountcy of the British Crown). 
• Of the 552 princely states situated within the geographical boundaries of India, 549 joined India and the remaining 3 (Hyderabad, Junagarh, and Kashmir) refused to join India.
• However, in course of time, they were also integrated with India–Hyderabad by means of police action, Junagarh by means of referendum, and Kashmir by the Instrument of Accession. 

Additional Information

• On 13 September 1948, the Indian Army, launched a campaign, code-named "Operation Polo".
• Indian troops invaded Hyderabad from all points of the compass.
• On 17 September 1948 the Nizam's army surrendered.
• India then incorporated the state of Hyderabad and ended the rule of the Nizam.

The correct answer is K.V. Ranga Reddy.

Key Points

• K.V. Ranga Reddy was the first President of the Nizam Rashtra Jana Sangham.

• He was the first depuity cheif minister of Andhra pradesh.
• He was the Revenue minister in Burgula rama krishna cabinet.
• He also worked as Revenue minister in Neelam sanjeeva reddy cabinet in 1959.

Additional Information

• Mynampally Hanumanth Rao is an Indian politician.
  • He is an MLA representing the Malkajgiri constituency in the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
• Suravaram Pratapa Reddy (1896—1953) was a social historian from the Hyderabad State (now Telangana), India.
• Hyderabad First Mayor was the Madapati Hanumantha Rao
• Madapati Hanumantha Rao was one of the founding member of Andhra Saraswatha Parishad (1943).

The correct answer is July 1946

Key Points

• In 1946 Nizam government lift the an on Hyderabad State Congress.
• On 1st July, 1946 Nizam government removed ban on HSC.
• On September 6th of 1938, the Hyderabad Nizam issued an order to deem the Hyderabad State Congress as unlawful.
• The Nizam government banned the Hyderabad State Congress and jailed its activists.
• In 1942, the leaders of the Hyderabad Congress launched a non-violent movement of civil disobedience, a Satyagraha, for civil rights, alongside the Quit India movement led by the Indian National Congress.
• The Nizam's government finally ended the ban on the State Congress in 1946 after the end of the Quit India struggle in British India and the beginning of the process of granting independence to India from British rule.

Additional Information

• Nizam Government lifted the ban, it kept refusing the union of Hyderabad with India.
• The act of Hyderabad Nizam led to the call of the Join Indian Union movement in 1947 along with protests and strikes.
• The awakening call of the Hyderabad State congress led the Nizam government to ban the congress again in the state.
• In 1948, the Indian government intervened the Nizam rule with its military force that ended in an unbelievable massacre.

The correct answer is Chin Quilich Khan.

Key Points

• The title of Nizam-ul-Mulk had been granted to Chin Qilich khan and when he became the Governor of the Deccan.
• He was made the Wazir in 1722, but he returned to the Deccan soon afterward and consolidated the hold over the city.
• For two centuries, the Nizams of Hyderabad ruled over Hyderabad and introduced the colour of tremendous cultural and economic development.
• He Founded the Asaf Jahi Dynasty.

Additional Information

• About Hyderabad - Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana.
  • The city has an estimated population of around 8 million, making it 4th largest city in India.
  • Founded in the year 1591 by fifth Qutb Shahi Ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
  • The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Now known as the historic old city, Which is a home to the Charminar, Falaknuma Palace, Chowmallah Palace and Makkah Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river.
  • Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar (bound by the ‘Tank Bund’), a man-made lake made during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562.