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1831
The 'Charbagh' style of garden layout was formally introduced in India by which dynasty?
A. The Lodis
B. The Tughlaqs
C. The Mughals
D. The Khiljis
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The Mughals, starting with Babur, introduced the Persian Charbagh style, which consists of a quadrilateral garden divided by walkways or flowing water into four smaller parts.
1832
Which phrase mocked the shrinking authority of Shah Alam II?
A. Sultanat-e-Shah Alam, Az Delhi ta Palam
B. King of the World, Master of None
C. Emperor of the Red Fort
D. Shadow of God on Earth
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The Persian couplet 'Sultanat-e-Shah Alam, Az Delhi ta Palam' meant 'The Empire of Shah Alam extends (only) from Delhi to Palam (a nearby village)', highlighting his powerlessness.
1833
Which Persian architect designed the Red Fort (Delhi)?
A. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
B. Mir Karim
C. Ustad Isa
D. Bebadal Khan
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Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the architect of the Taj Mahal, also laid the foundations of the Red Fort.
1834
Which famous Persian calligrapher designed the inscriptions on the Taj Mahal?
A. Mir Sayyid Ali
B. Amanat Khan
C. Abd-ul-Haq
D. Daswanth
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Amanat Khan (Abdul Haq) was the master calligrapher who designed the Quranic inscriptions on the Taj Mahal.
1835
Which garden layout is the Taj Mahal based on?
A. English Garden
B. Charbagh (Four Gardens)
C. Zen Garden
D. Terrace Garden
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It follows the Persian Charbagh style, where the garden is divided into four quarters by walkways or flowing water.
1836
Which artist was given the title 'Shirin Qalam' by Akbar?
A. Daswant
B. Abdus Samad
C. Basawan
D. Mansur
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Abdus Samad, a Persian master painter, was conferred the title 'Shirin Qalam' (Sweet Pen) by Akbar for his calligraphy and painting skills.
1837
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian under Akbar's patronage as:
A. Tutinama
B. Razmnama
C. Hamzanama
D. Baburnama
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The Mahabharata was translated into Persian and titled 'Razmnama' (Book of Wars) by a team of scholars including Badayuni.
1838
Which department was established by Akbar to translate Sanskrit texts into Persian?
A. Diwan-i-Insha
B. Maktab Khana
C. Dar-ul-Shifa
D. Ibadat Khana
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Akbar established the Maktab Khana (Translation Bureau) to translate important Sanskrit, Arabic, and Greek texts into Persian to promote understanding.
1839
Who was the architect of Humayun's Tomb?
A. Ustad Isa
B. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
C. Ahmad Lahori
D. Qasim Khan
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Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect, was chosen by Haji Begum to design Humayun's Tomb.
1840
Which architectural style is Humayun's Tomb famous for introducing to India?
A. Dravidian style
B. Double Dome and Charbagh
C. Gothic style
D. Tughlaq style
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Humayun's Tomb is the first garden-tomb in India and introduced the Persian 'Charbagh' garden layout and the double dome structure.