1. Considering the relationship between Ulema and the ruler during the Sultanate period which one of the following statements is correct? (DEC 2013)

(1) The Ulema derived authority from the shariat
(2) The Ulema did not allow the Sultan to interpret the divine word
(3) The Ulema could not be dispensed with by the Sultan at will
(4) None of the above

Answer: 1

2. Din-i-llahi was primarily (DEC 2013)

(1) the official religion of state
(2) a synthesis of Hinduism and Islam
(3) the reiteration of the principle of universal harmony
(4) a superior religion for the masses

Answer: 3

3. Consider the following statements concerning the Rajput States of Central India and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (DEC 2013)

(A) Baghelas ruled over Bandogarh
(B) Dhandera was a Rajput principality in the Suba of Allahabad.
(C) Orcha was located on the route linking the North and the Deccan.
(D) Orcha was in the possession of the Burdela Rajputs.

Codes:
(1) A, B and C
(2) B, C and D
(3) A, C and D
(4) All of these

Answer: 3