1. Assertion : Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title. Reason (R) : He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration. [2003]

2. Assertion : Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire. Reason (R) : Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation. [2003]

3. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandarshah’s reign, come to an early end? [2003]

4. Mughal painting reached its zenith under: [1996]

5. Consider the following statements: 1. Kitab-i-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II 2. Amir Khusrau was the originator in India of the early from of the musical style known as Qawali [2003] Which of these statements is/are correct?

6. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was [2014 – I]

7. Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was: [1998]

8. Consider the following pairs: [2016-I] Famous place Region 1. Bodhgaya Baghelkhand 2. Khajuraho Bundelkhand 3. Shirdi Vidarbha 4. Nasik (Nashik) Malwa 5. Tirupati Rayalaseema Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

9. Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the ‘Jagadguru’ by his Muslim subject because of his belief in secularism? [2000]

10. Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? [2004]