History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET January 2017 History
Consider the following statements relating to the various gaz used in the Mughal empire. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Abul Fazl mentions that Humayun's gaz-i Sikandari consisted of 32 angusht (digits).
- 2. Abul Fazl records that the length of the gaz-i Ilahi was equal to 41 angusht.
- 3. The length of the dira (gaz)-i Shahjahani was equal to a little less than 33.5 angusht.
- 4. The Tuzuk-i Jahangiri mentions the length of the gaz-i Shah as 26 angusht.
A1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
B1 and 4
C2 and 4
D2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 — Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Abul Fazl says Humayun's gaz-i Sikandari was of 32 angusht.
★He records the gaz-i Ilahi as equal to 41 angusht.
★The dira-i Shahjahani was a little less than 33.5 angusht.
★Statement 4 about the gaz-i Shah in the Tuzuk-i Jahangiri is not correct.
★So the correct statements are the first, second and third.
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