Q. Match the following contributions with their associated Provincial Kingdom:
ContributionAssociated Kingdom
1. Zainul Abidin’s PoliciesKashmir
2. Vijay StambhaMewar
3. Rajatarangini ContinuationMewar
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Zainul Abidin (c. 1420–1470 CE) of Kashmir was known for his liberal policies, abolition of Jiziya, and encouraging religious freedom, earning him the title ‘Akbar of Kashmir’.
- Pair 2: Correct. Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) is another name for the Kirti Stambha built by Rana Kumbha in Mewar.
- Pair 3: Incorrect. The continuation of Kalhana’s Rajatarangini (a history of Kashmir) was commissioned and carried out by scholars like Jona Raja and Srivara under Zainul Abidin of Kashmir, not Mewar.

