The Jaunpur Sultanate

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Who founded the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. Malik Sarwar

  2. Ibrahim Sharqi

  3. Mahmud Shah Sharqi

  4. Hussain Shah Sharqi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malik Sarwar, a former governor of Jaunpur under the Delhi Sultanate, established the Jaunpur Sultanate in 1394.

Which city served as the capital of the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. Jaunpur

  2. Delhi

  3. Agra

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaunpur, located in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, was the capital of the Jaunpur Sultanate.

The Jaunpur Sultanate reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Ibrahim Sharqi

  2. Mahmud Shah Sharqi

  3. Hussain Shah Sharqi

  4. Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Shah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ibrahim Sharqi, who ruled from 1402 to 1440, is considered the most powerful and successful ruler of the Jaunpur Sultanate.

Which dynasty ruled the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. The Sharqi dynasty

  2. The Lodi dynasty

  3. The Mughal dynasty

  4. The Delhi Sultanate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sharqi dynasty, founded by Malik Sarwar, ruled the Jaunpur Sultanate from its establishment in 1394 until its fall in 1479.

The Jaunpur Sultanate was conquered by which empire?

  1. The Delhi Sultanate

  2. The Mughal Empire

  3. The Bahmani Sultanate

  4. The Malwa Sultanate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate under the leadership of Bahlul Lodi in 1479, marking the end of the Sharqi dynasty's rule.

Which of the following was a prominent architectural achievement of the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. The Atala Masjid

  2. The Jama Masjid

  3. The Qutub Minar

  4. The Taj Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atala Masjid, located in Jaunpur, is a notable architectural achievement of the Jaunpur Sultanate, known for its intricate carvings and unique architectural style.

The Jaunpur Sultanate was known for its patronage of which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Jainism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate was a Muslim kingdom, and its rulers were patrons of Islamic culture and architecture, promoting the construction of mosques and madrasas.

The Jaunpur Sultanate had diplomatic relations with which of the following empires?

  1. The Delhi Sultanate

  2. The Mughal Empire

  3. The Timurid Empire

  4. The Mamluk Sultanate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate maintained diplomatic relations with the Timurid Empire, particularly during the reign of Ibrahim Sharqi, who exchanged ambassadors and gifts with Timur.

Which of the following was a major economic activity in the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the primary economic activity in the Jaunpur Sultanate, with crops such as wheat, rice, and cotton being cultivated.

The Jaunpur Sultanate was known for its contributions to which field of knowledge?

  1. Mathematics

  2. Astronomy

  3. Medicine

  4. Literature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate was a center of literary activity, with poets and scholars producing works in Persian, Arabic, and Hindi.

Which of the following was a notable poet of the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. Malik Muhammad Jayasi

  2. Amir Khusrau

  3. Kabir

  4. Tulsidas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malik Muhammad Jayasi was a renowned poet of the Jaunpur Sultanate, known for his epic poem 'Padmavat', which narrates the love story of Padmavati and Ratan Sen.

The Jaunpur Sultanate came to an end in which year?

  1. 1479

  2. 1526

  3. 1605

  4. 1707


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate came to an end in 1479 when it was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate under the leadership of Bahlul Lodi.

Which of the following was a major cultural center in the Jaunpur Sultanate?

  1. Jaunpur

  2. Delhi

  3. Agra

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaunpur was the cultural center of the Jaunpur Sultanate, with a thriving literary and artistic scene.

The Jaunpur Sultanate had a significant impact on the development of which Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Persian

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate played a crucial role in the development of Hindi literature, with poets and writers using the language to express their thoughts and ideas.

The Jaunpur Sultanate's legacy includes which of the following?

  1. Architectural monuments

  2. Literary works

  3. Cultural traditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jaunpur Sultanate left behind a rich legacy of architectural monuments, literary works, and cultural traditions that continue to be appreciated and studied today.

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