History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET June 2015 History
H.B.W. Garrick made an observation about the barrier dividing Hindus and Muslims being far less impassable three or four centuries ago. After which discovery did he make this observation?
AMuhammad Tughlaq's conversation with yogis
BThe Sanskrit inscription of 1246 at Veraval, Gujarat, telling of the erection of a mosque under the patronage of a Hindu ruler
CThe famous Victory Tower of Rana Kumbha with the word 'Allah' in Arabic recorded many times in excellent workmanship ✓ Correct
DAkbar's policy of peace with all
Correct answer: (C) The famous Victory Tower of Rana Kumbha with the word 'Allah' in Arabic recorded many times in excellent workmanship — Garrick made the observation after discovering the Victory Tower of Rana Kumbha, so the answer is the third option.
Explanation
★Garrick made the observation after discovering the Victory Tower of Rana Kumbha, so the answer is the third option.
★The Victory Tower, the Vijay Stambha, stands at Chittor.
★It bears the word Allah in Arabic, carved many times in fine workmanship.
★Garrick was surprised to find this on a Hindu monument.
★It led him to remark on the closeness of Hindus and Muslims in the past.
★He felt the barrier between them had been less rigid in earlier times.
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