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The correct answer is Zahiruddin Muhammad.

Key Points

• Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
• He was born on 14 February 1483 in Andijan, in present-day Uzbekistan.
• Babur was a descendant of Timur on his father's side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side, giving him a prestigious lineage.
• He established the Mughal Empire in 1526 after his victory in the First Battle of Panipat.

Additional Information

• Babur
  • Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who, following a series of setbacks, finally succeeded in laying the basis for the Mughal dynasty in the Indian subcontinent and became the first Mughal emperor.
  • He was known for his military ability, leadership, and cultural contributions.
  • His memoirs, known as the Baburnama, provide a detailed account of his life and the political conditions of his time.
• Mughal Dynasty
  • The Mughal Empire was an early-modern empire in South Asia. For some two centuries, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus basin, northern Afghanistan, and Kashmir in the northwest to the highlands of present-day Assam and Bangladesh in the east, and to the uplands of the Deccan plateau in south India.
  • The Mughal Empire brought about a significant change in the culture, economy, and architecture of the Indian subcontinent.
  • It is particularly noted for its contributions to art and architecture, such as the Taj Mahal.
• First Battle of Panipat
  • The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire.
  • This battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
  • Babur's use of artillery and innovative tactics were pivotal in his victory.

The correct answer is Only b

Key Points

•  In 1835, Charles Metcalf was appointed as the temporary governor of British India. During this time he gave freedom to the press and was known as the Liberator of the press.
•  He introduced British officers to guide the native officers during the Sikander Jha rule.
• Sikander Jha was financially cheated by Palmer & Company which led to the financial crisis of Nizam kingdom. This situation was settled by Charles Metcalf. He approved Nizam's loan at an interest rate of 6%.
• Salar Jung salarjung appointed the officers for the revenue collection.

Key Points

• Jaimal and Patta were two Rajput warriors who were given the charge of defending the fort of Chittor against the Mughal emperor Akbar's army in 1567.
  • Chittor is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and is famous for its massive Chittorgarh Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The fort of Chittor has a rich history, and it has witnessed many battles and sieges over the centuries. It was also the capital of the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar.
• Raisen is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, and it has a fort built by the Rajputs. However, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
• Ajmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a fort called the Taragarh Fort. Again, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
• Udaipur is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a famous palace called the City Palace. However, it is not a fort, and there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending it.

Additional Information

• 1303: First Jauhar of Chittorgarh
  • In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege to Chittor.
  • In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar.
  • The event is remembered as the First Jauhar of Chittor.
  • Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this Jauhar.
• 1535: Second Jauhar of Chittor
  • In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat laid siege to Chittorgarh.
  • This invasion of Chittor resulted in the Second Jauhar & Saka in the history of Chittor and followed a series of battles that led to the overthrow of the Gujarat Sultanate.
• 1567: Third Jauhar of Chittorgarh
  • In 1567, extending his campaign against Rajputana, Akbar laid siege to the fort of Chittorgarh.
  • Through their valor & sacrifice in defense of the fort, Jaimal & Patta became synonymous with the house of Mewar
    and Chittor.
  • The battle witnessed the third Jauhar of Chittorgarh & the massacre that Abkar ordered after the victory.

The correct is "Court".

Key Points

• The customs of 'Sijda' and 'Paibos' were introduced by Ghiyasuddin Balban as normal forms of salutations to the king as a part of Court etiquette.
•  'Sijda' is a form of prostration where an individual bows down to the ground and touches their forehead to the floor as a sign of respect, submission, and humility.
•  'Paibos' is a form of obeisance where an individual bows down and touches the feet of the king as a sign of respect and loyalty.
•  He also introduced several reforms in the areas of revenue, justice, and military organization.

Additional Information

• Ghiyasuddin Balban (1266-1287)
  • He was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda'.
  • He started Sijda (prostration) and Paibos as the normal form of Salutation of the king.
  • In Sijda people had to Kneel down and touch the ground with their heads to greet the Sultan.

Key Points​

• The Irani chai and Irani cafe culture was introduced by the Zoroastrian Iranians who came to India to expand their business.
• They came to India during the colonial period, the people of Persia migrated to India in two types, one in the 18th century and one in the 19th century
•  The ones who migrated in the 18th century are called Parsis and majorly settled in Gujarat and Bombay. The Persians who migrated in the 19th century spread their wings and settled in different areas. 
• They came to the city of Nizams, Hyderabad and here was widespread expansion in Hyderabad. Every corner in the old city has an Irani cafe. The chai brought by them eventually was referred to as Hyderabadi chai or Irani dum chai. 

Key Points

• Jaimal and Patta were two Rajput warriors who were given the charge of defending the fort of Chittor against the Mughal emperor Akbar's army in 1567.
  • Chittor is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and is famous for its massive Chittorgarh Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The fort of Chittor has a rich history, and it has witnessed many battles and sieges over the centuries. It was also the capital of the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar.
• Raisen is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, and it has a fort built by the Rajputs. However, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
• Ajmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a fort called the Taragarh Fort. Again, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
• Udaipur is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a famous palace called the City Palace. However, it is not a fort, and there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending it.

Additional Information

• 1303: First Jauhar of Chittorgarh
  • In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege to Chittor.
  • In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar.
  • The event is remembered as the First Jauhar of Chittor.
  • Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this Jauhar.
• 1535: Second Jauhar of Chittor
  • In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat laid siege to Chittorgarh.
  • This invasion of Chittor resulted in the Second Jauhar & Saka in the history of Chittor and followed a series of battles that led to the overthrow of the Gujarat Sultanate.
• 1567: Third Jauhar of Chittorgarh
  • In 1567, extending his campaign against Rajputana, Akbar laid siege to the fort of Chittorgarh.
  • Through their valor & sacrifice in defense of the fort, Jaimal & Patta became synonymous with the house of Mewar
    and Chittor.
  • The battle witnessed the third Jauhar of Chittorgarh & the massacre that Abkar ordered after the victory.

The correct is "Court".

Key Points

• The customs of 'Sijda' and 'Paibos' were introduced by Ghiyasuddin Balban as normal forms of salutations to the king as a part of Court etiquette.
•  'Sijda' is a form of prostration where an individual bows down to the ground and touches their forehead to the floor as a sign of respect, submission, and humility.
•  'Paibos' is a form of obeisance where an individual bows down and touches the feet of the king as a sign of respect and loyalty.
•  He also introduced several reforms in the areas of revenue, justice, and military organization.

Additional Information

• Ghiyasuddin Balban (1266-1287)
  • He was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda'.
  • He started Sijda (prostration) and Paibos as the normal form of Salutation of the king.
  • In Sijda people had to Kneel down and touch the ground with their heads to greet the Sultan.

Key Points

• Jaimal and Patta were two Rajput warriors who were given the charge of defending the fort of Chittor against the Mughal emperor Akbar's army in 1567.
  • Chittor is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and is famous for its massive Chittorgarh Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The fort of Chittor has a rich history, and it has witnessed many battles and sieges over the centuries. It was also the capital of the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar.
• Raisen is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, and it has a fort built by the Rajputs. However, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
• Ajmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a fort called the Taragarh Fort. Again, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
• Udaipur is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a famous palace called the City Palace. However, it is not a fort, and there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending it.

Additional Information

• 1303: First Jauhar of Chittorgarh
  • In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege to Chittor.
  • In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar.
  • The event is remembered as the First Jauhar of Chittor.
  • Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this Jauhar.
• 1535: Second Jauhar of Chittor
  • In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat laid siege to Chittorgarh.
  • This invasion of Chittor resulted in the Second Jauhar & Saka in the history of Chittor and followed a series of battles that led to the overthrow of the Gujarat Sultanate.
• 1567: Third Jauhar of Chittorgarh
  • In 1567, extending his campaign against Rajputana, Akbar laid siege to the fort of Chittorgarh.
  • Through their valor & sacrifice in defense of the fort, Jaimal & Patta became synonymous with the house of Mewar
    and Chittor.
  • The battle witnessed the third Jauhar of Chittorgarh & the massacre that Abkar ordered after the victory.

The correct answer is Konda Venkata Rangareddy

Key Points

• Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy was an Indian politician and activist who served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
• He is a freedom fighter who fought the Telangana Rebellion against the Jagirdars.
• The Ranga Reddy District in Andhra Pradesh is named after him, for fighting the Razakars, who were against Hyderabad state being integrated into independent India.
• He was a Minister of Revenue in 1959 in Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy's government.
• He became Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1969.
• He participated in the Telangana Movement and is known for his forthright speech at Siddiambar Bazar which ended with his words Ghulam Ki Zindagi Se Mauth Acchi Hai.​

Additional Information

• Arutla Ramchandra Reddy was an Indian freedom fighter. He represented the Bhongir constituency from 1962 to 1967. He was among the leaders and fighters in the armed freedom struggle against the rule of Nizam.
• Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was the first elected Chief Minister of the erstwhile Hyderabad State. Prior to the independence of India and the political integration of the princely states into the Union, he was among the Telugu-speaking leaders to resist the Nizam in the princely state of Hyderabad.​
• Mandumula Narasinga Rao was a prominent warrior from the Palamuru district, born on march 17th 1896 in Chevella.

The correct is "Court".

Key Points

• The customs of 'Sijda' and 'Paibos' were introduced by Ghiyasuddin Balban as normal forms of salutations to the king as a part of Court etiquette.
•  'Sijda' is a form of prostration where an individual bows down to the ground and touches their forehead to the floor as a sign of respect, submission, and humility.
•  'Paibos' is a form of obeisance where an individual bows down and touches the feet of the king as a sign of respect and loyalty.
•  He also introduced several reforms in the areas of revenue, justice, and military organization.

Additional Information

• Ghiyasuddin Balban (1266-1287)
  • He was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda'.
  • He started Sijda (prostration) and Paibos as the normal form of Salutation of the king.
  • In Sijda people had to Kneel down and touch the ground with their heads to greet the Sultan.

The correct answer is 4

Key Points

• Saranga Tammaya wrote Vaijayanthi Vilasam. He is the primary writer in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah. 

Important Points

• Addanki Gangadhara was a Telugu language artist and author of a sixteenth hundred years, from Hyderabad, India. He was the court artist of Qutb Shahi Sulthan Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali of Golconda for whom Addanki devoted his work to Tapathi Samvaranopaakhyaana-(1565 A.D) and regarded the Sultan with the title Maliki BhaRAma.

The correct answer is Zahiruddin Muhammad.

Key Points

• Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
• He was born on 14 February 1483 in Andijan, in present-day Uzbekistan.
• Babur was a descendant of Timur on his father's side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side, giving him a prestigious lineage.
• He established the Mughal Empire in 1526 after his victory in the First Battle of Panipat.

Additional Information

• Babur
  • Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who, following a series of setbacks, finally succeeded in laying the basis for the Mughal dynasty in the Indian subcontinent and became the first Mughal emperor.
  • He was known for his military ability, leadership, and cultural contributions.
  • His memoirs, known as the Baburnama, provide a detailed account of his life and the political conditions of his time.
• Mughal Dynasty
  • The Mughal Empire was an early-modern empire in South Asia. For some two centuries, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus basin, northern Afghanistan, and Kashmir in the northwest to the highlands of present-day Assam and Bangladesh in the east, and to the uplands of the Deccan plateau in south India.
  • The Mughal Empire brought about a significant change in the culture, economy, and architecture of the Indian subcontinent.
  • It is particularly noted for its contributions to art and architecture, such as the Taj Mahal.
• First Battle of Panipat
  • The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire.
  • This battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
  • Babur's use of artillery and innovative tactics were pivotal in his victory.

The correct answer is Only b

Key Points

•  In 1835, Charles Metcalf was appointed as the temporary governor of British India. During this time he gave freedom to the press and was known as the Liberator of the press.
•  He introduced British officers to guide the native officers during the Sikander Jha rule.
• Sikander Jha was financially cheated by Palmer & Company which led to the financial crisis of Nizam kingdom. This situation was settled by Charles Metcalf. He approved Nizam's loan at an interest rate of 6%.
• Salar Jung salarjung appointed the officers for the revenue collection.

Correct answer is Bhagya Reddy Varma.

Key Points

• Bhagya Reddy Varma was famously called by the name of Father of Dalit Movement in the state of Nizam.
• He was born in the year 1888 in Hyderabad.
• He was inspired mainly from the movements of Brahma Samaj and Arya Samaj.
• He was against the caste system.
• He also fought against Devadasi System.
• He had established Jagan Mitra Mandali in the year 1906.
• The main aim of the Jagan Mitra Mandali was to promote awareness about Dalits in the Telangana region.

Additional Information

•  Suravaram Pratap Reddy:
  • He was born in the year 1896.
  • He played an important role in Dalit movements.
  • He wrote many books to influence the people.
  • Some of his books are Golconda Kavula Charitra, Hinduvula Pandagalu etc.
• Madapati Hanumantha Rao:
  • He was a short story writer and also a poet.
  • He became the first Mayor for Hyderabad in the year 1951.
  • He even received Padma Bhushan.
• Subramanya Bharati:
  • He was born in Tamil Nadu in the year 1882.
  • He was a writer and famously called as Mahakavi Bharati.
  • He also took active part in Indian Independence.
  • He is a social reformer who fought against child marriages and Caste system. 

The correct answer is option 2,i.e. the Battle of Talikota.

• Battle of Talikota was held in the Deccan region of southern India between the forces of the Hindu raja of Vijayanagar and the four allied Muslim sultans of Bijapur, Bidar, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda.
• The chief minister of Vijayanagara empire, Rama Raya, led the army into battle at Rakshasi-Tangadi.
• The battle was fought on January 23, 1565.