State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 32

Consider the following texts and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Fatawa-i-Jahandari 2. Prithviraj Raso 3. Kitab-ul-Hind 4. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. 2, 3, 4, 1
  2. 3, 1, 2, 4
  3. 4, 3, 1, 2
  4. 3, 2, 4, 1
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Answer: (D) 3, 2, 4, 1

Explanation

Kitab-ul-Hind (Al-Biruni, c. 1030) → Prithviraj Raso (Chand Bardai, traditionally late 12th century) → Tabaqat-i-Nasiri (Minhaj, 1260) → Fatawa-i-Jahandari (Barani, 14th century). So 3, 2, 4, 1.