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Mughal Painting Temper

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Aristocratic and celebrated imperial pomp and circumstances.

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Rajasekhara

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Sanskrit poet and dramatist.

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Muhammad Adil Shah Sur’s Mausoleum

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Second-largest dome in the world, located in Bijapur.

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Shivaji’s Contribution to Maratha Administration

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Constituted the Mansabdari system.

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Alauddin Khalji’s Southern Expedition

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Sent Malik Kafur (Hazar Dinari) to Kanyakumari.

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Apabhramsa Language

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Vibrant language in North India before the rise of modern language.

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Persian Script during Mughal Period

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Used in Mughal period.

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Shaikh Muin-ud-din Chishti

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Introduced Wahd-tul-wajud and Sama and Mehfil in Chishti Silsilah.

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Jahangir’s Reign

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Mughal Emperor from 1605?1627.

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Mansabdari System

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Introduced in 1595?96, combining civil and military capacity.

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Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh

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Miri and Piri concept; Dal Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.

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Raskhan

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Hindi poet, a Muslim follower of Lord Krishna.

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Balban’s Kingship Concept

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Influenced by the Persian court model; took the title of Zil-i-Ilahi.

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Military and Intelligence Department Head

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Not the Commander-in-Chief but the paymaster-general.

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Chishti Order

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Sufi order founded in Chisht, Afghanistan; Gharib Nawaz (Moinuddin Chishti) settled in Ajmer.

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Pampa (Kannada Poet)

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Reflected philosophical beliefs in works like Vikramarjuna Vijaya.

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Abu Fazl and Discovery of America

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Abu Fazl does not refer to the discovery of America.

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Ministers in Mughal Administration

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Sachiv for royal correspondence, Pandit Rao for religious matters, Sumant as foreign Minister.

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Shah Jahan and Kandahar

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Recovered in 1638 but lost again in 1649.

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Fawazil in Iqta System

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Balance between income and expenditure of Iqta-holders.

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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Built and repaired numerous canals.

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Iqta System

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Land granted to military chiefs for troop maintenance.

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Unsuccessful Expedition

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Incorrect information; expedition failed miserably.

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Ahadis (Troopers)

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Gentlemen troopers recruited individually, under a separate officer.

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Historical Monuments
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Tughlaqabad Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Qutab Minar, Lodi Garden.

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Battle of Haldighati

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Fought in 1576 between Mughals and forces of Mewar.

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Map Representation

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Shaded part represents Akbar’s territory at the time of his death.

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Amir Khusrau

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Persian poet associated with rulers of Delhi Sultanate.

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Bahlol Lodi

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Defeated Hussain Shah Sharqi of Jaunpur in 1479.

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Du Aspa Sih Aspa System

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Introduced by Jahangir, not Akbar.

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Southern India History

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Growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires.

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Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s Death

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Died in 1351, succeeded by Firoz Tughlaq.

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Jama Masjid in Srinagar

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Built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD.

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Visitors to Mughal Court

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Sir Thomas Roe visited during Jahangir’s reign; Tavernier’s account covers Shahjahan and Aurangzeb’s reigns.

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Land Revenue Systems

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Mahalwari system: Revenue settlement made by village or estates with landlords.
Ryotwari system: Direct settlement between government and cultivator.
Zamindari system: Land allotted to revenue farmers of Zamindars.

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Balaji Vishwanath and Maratha Succession

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Played a crucial role in Shahu’s final victory. Succession: Sambhaji, Rajaram, Shivaji II, Tarabai, Shahu.

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Khandesh and Asirgarh

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Khandesh: Ancient name of the north-western region of Maharashtra.

Asirgarh: Important fort in Khandesh.

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Historical Events Timeline

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Krishna Deva’s reign: 1509?30.
Qutab Minar construction: 1206?1210.

Portuguese arrival in India: 1498.  Firoz Tughlaq's death: 1388.
39
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Land Grants during Different Dynasties

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Land grants given during various dynasties.

40
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Ibrahim Adil Shah II

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Ruler of Bijapur Sultanate (1556?1627).

41
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Lingaraja Temple

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Constructed by Yayati Kesari in Bhubaneshwar.

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Bhakti Saints and Ramananda

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Bhakti saints were disciples of Saint Ramananda.

43
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Mongol Invasion during Iltutmish

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Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded during Iltutmish’s reign but didn’t enter deep into India.

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Surat and Pilgrimage to Makka

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Surat called the “Gate of Makka” as the pilgrimage started from there.

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Departments in Tughlaq Administration

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Dewan-i-Bandagani (Slaves)
, Dewan-i-Mustakhraj (Arrears),
Dewan-i-Kohi (Agriculture),
Dewan-i-Arz (Military).

46
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Battles and Defeats

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Battle of Khanua (1527, Babar defeats Rana Sanga).
First Battle of Panipat (1526, Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodhi).

47
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Shah Jahan’s Reign Expansion

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Annexed Rajput kingdoms; captured Bijapur and Golconda in the Deccan.

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Ramananda and Hindi Propagation

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First Bhakti saint to use Hindi for his message.

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Firoz Tughlaq’s Administrative Changes

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Separate department of slaves (Diwan-i-Bandagan).
Branding system of horses.

50
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Shah Jahan’s Central Asia Campaign

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Motive: Secure defense of Northwest India.

51
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s Agrarian Changes

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Attempts to bring changes; overassessment and famine worsened the situation.

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Zia-ud-din-Barani

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Contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. Composed Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.

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Sufi Orders

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Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of Naqshbandi order.

Qadiri order introduced by Sheikh Nizamatullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani.

54
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Akbar’s Campaign Towards Afghanistan

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Marched in 1581 to conquer Kabul and expand his kingdom.

55
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Shah Alam II’s Initial Years

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Spent away from the capital due to Najib Khan Rohilla’s influence.

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Bahadur Shah I’s Royal Title

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Assumed the royal title due to greed for power.

57
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Marathas and United Indian Nation Concept

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Marathas criticized for not having the concept of a united Indian nation.

58
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Babur’s Invitation to India

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Invited by Alam Khan and Daulat Khan Lodi.

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Battle of Dharmat

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Fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 for Shahjahan’s throne.

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Farrukh Siyyar’s Defeat

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Defeated by his nephew with the help of Sayyid Brothers.

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Ibrahim Adil Shah II and Kitab-i-Nauras

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Ruler of Bijapur Sultanate; wrote Kitab-i-Nauras.

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Qutbud-din Aibak’s Death

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Died after a fall from his horse while playing chaugan (polo) in 1210.

63
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Bhakti Saints Chronology

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Shankaracharya (9th Century CE) -
Ramanuja (1017-1137 CE)
- Chaitanya (1486-1533 CE).

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Vijayanagara Dynasties

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Sangama dynasty founded by Harihara-I.

Saluva dynasty founded by Narasimha Saluva.
Taluva dynasty founded by Vira Narasimha.

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Ahmadnagar and Mughal Annexation

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Founded by Malik Ahmad in 1490. Annexed by Shahjahan in 1633.

66
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Banda Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh

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Appointed as military leader by Guru Gobind Singh.

67
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Angkorvat Temple

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First Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu.

Buddhist temple built during Suryavarman II’s reign.
World’s largest religious building.

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Founders of Vijayanagara Dynasty

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Indigenous chieftains from Karnataka, Vijaya, and Krishna. Established small feudatory state with Mysore as the capital.

69
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Sir Thomas Roe and Commercial Treaty

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Visited Jahangir in 1612 to arrange a commercial treaty for East India Company.

Treaty gave the company exclusive rights in Surat and other areas.

70
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Akbar’s Token Currency

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Issued bronze coins as token currency, a great fiasco.

71
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Lodi Dynasty Rulers

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Bahlol (1451?1489), Sikandar (1489?1517), Ibrahim (1517?1526).

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Tukaram and Marathi Bhakti Poet

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Tukaram (1608?1650), Marathi Bhakti poet and devotee of Lord Krishna.

73
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Abdul Hamid Lahori and Shahjahan’s Court

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Traveler during Shahjahan’s period. Court historian who wrote “Padshah Nama” or “Badshah Nama.”

74
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Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi

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Located at Hampi, capital of Vijayanagar kingdom during Krishnadev Raya’s reign.

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William Hawkins and East India Company’s First Factory

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Visited Jahangir’s court, received a farman allowing the company’s first factory at Surat in 1613.

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Oldest Temple in Hampi (Pattadkal)

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Located on the southern bank of river Tungabhadra.
Built by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband’s victory.

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Temples in Various Cities

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Bhimeshwar (Kakinada),
Kandariya Mahadeo (Khajuraho),
Rajarani temple (Bhubneshvar),
Vidyashankara Temple (Sringeri).

78
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James-I and East India Company

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James-I sent William Hawkins to Jahangir’s court, Jahangir provided a farman in 1613.

79
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Nagarjuna and Madhyamika Philosophy

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Founder of Madhyamika philosophy.

80
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Buddha’s Place in Hinduism

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Considered 9th incarnation of Vishnu. No persecution by Central Asian tribes. Gupta dynasty did not oppose Buddhism but did not patronize it.

81
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Dhrupad and Devotional Music

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Dhrupad primarily spiritual and devotional music using Sanskrit syllables.

82
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Statements about Aurangzeb

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All statements correct.

83
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Guru Nanak’s Birth and Babur’s Reign

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Guru Nanak born in 1469. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526.

84
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Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri

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Hall where Akbar held religious discussions.

85
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Medieval Designations

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‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ used for village headmen.

86
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States Outside Main Conflict Areas

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Champaka, Durgara, Trigarta, Kuluta, Kumaon, and Garhwal.

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Gun Powder Use in Medieval India

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Gunpowder used for military purposes in the 14th and 15th centuries. Timurid dynasty - Sunni Muslim, influenced by Persian culture.

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Vijayanagara Empire

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Founded in the 14th century.
Stretched from Krishna to the southern tip.
Founded by Harihara I and Bukka in 1336.

89
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Banjara People

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Transporters of goods. Traded salt, grains, firewood, and cattle.

90
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Decoding Ashoka’s Edicts

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Decoded by James Prinsep in 1837.

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Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism

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Central to Mahayana doctrines. Destiny for enlightenment rather than having already gained it.

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