Q. Consider the following pairs of Sharqi rulers of Jaunpur and their contributions:
RulerContribution/Association
1. Malik SarwarTook the title Sultanu-Sharq (Master of the East) and established the independent kingdom.
2. Ibrahim Shah SharqiThe golden age of Jaunpur, known as the ‘Shiraz of the East’ for its patronage of arts and learning.
3. Hussain Shah SharqiThe ruler who was defeated and whose kingdom was annexed by Sikandar Lodi.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Malik Sarwar was the founder and first independent ruler, originally a noble under Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
- Pair 2: Correct. The reign of Ibrahim Shah Sharqi is widely considered the peak of Jaunpur’s cultural and architectural achievement, earning it the epithet ‘Shiraz of the East’.
- Pair 3: Correct. Hussain Shah Sharqi was the last independent ruler. He was defeated by Sikandar Lodi, who annexed Jaunpur back into the Delhi Sultanate in 1479 CE.
