Q.1 Consider the following statements: [2019]
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of' Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.

Q.2 Consider the following statements : [2019]
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.

Q.5 With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: [2020]
1. Aurang: In-charge of treasury of the State
2. Banian: Indian agent of the East India Company
3. Mirasidar: Designated revenue payer to the State

Q.1 Ans. (a)
• The first stage of Iqta system started in 1206. The system started with the assignment of different regions as iqtas (territorial areas or units whose revenues were assigned to officials in lieu of salaries) to military commanders, out of whose revenues they could maintain themselves and their troops as well. So, it means Iqta started in 1206 itself and it was not an ancient indigenous Indian institution. So, statement 2 is wrong.
Statement 1 is correct. The in-charge of revenue collection in the Delhi Sultanate was known as 'Amil'.
• Mughal Central Administration: Mir Bakshi was Head of the military department. So, statement 3 is wrong.

Q.2 Ans. (d)
• In the 13th century, Nimbarka and Vallabhacharya were also other preachers of Vaishnavite Bhakti in the Telangana region. Akbar was 15th Century, so unlikely to be contemporaries. #1 is wrong.
• Saint Nimbarka was not a contemporary of Akbar. So statement 2 is also incorrect.

Q.3 Ans. (a)
• Tansen was the title given to him by Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior. So, a is wrong, and therefore it's the answer.
• Tansen invented the night raga Darbari Kanhra, morning raga Mian Ki Todi, mid-day raga, Mian ki Sarang, seasonal raga Mian ki Malhar. So, d is right
• He composed many dhrupads on Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati, and Rama. He also composed songs on his patrons. So, b and c are correct.

Q.4 Ans. (c)
• Jahangir shifted the focus away from illustrated manuscripts and placed more emphasis on chitradhara (album) and individual portraits.
• "Mughal painting" originated during the reign of Akbar in 1560 AD.
• Mughal Paintings Scenes of Shifa often revolve around themes like fighting, mythological stories, wildlife, royal life.

Q.5 Ans. (b)
• Aurang- Persian term for Warehouse. So, statement 1 is wrong.
• Banian- Agent of East India Company, term used for Bania (trader) So, #2 is correct.
• Mirasidar- Designated revenue payer to the State.

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