INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following works of Amir Khusror deals with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji?
A
Khajain-ul-Futuh
B
Miftah-ul-Futuh
C
Nuh Siphar
D
Quairanus Sadain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus the correct option is A) Khajain-ul-Futuh. That is, Khajain-ul-Futuh written by Amir Khusrau deals with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alauddin Khilji’s first military operation was against Gujarat from 1299 to 1304. He later conquered Ranthambore in 1301, Chittor in 1303, Malwa in 1305, Siwana in 1308, and Jalore in 1311. Alauddin Khilji was the second ruler of the Khilji dynasty and the most powerful one who ruled the Delhi Sultanate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Alauddin Khalji adopted the title of Sikander-i-Azam. He gave Amir Khusrau the title of Tuti-i-Hind which means ‘Parrot of India’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Though Khusro was associated with courts of various Delhi Sultanate rulers, his prominent works were created during the reign of Alau-Din Khilji. He wrote about the Alau-Din Khilji’s rule, his conquests, administrative and construction works etc.

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