History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET November 2017 History
'The Sultan possessed a deeply religious nature. He was strict in the performance of his religious duties, praying five times a day and keeping the Ramazan fasts during which period he did not take meat. He held the Sufis, learned men and Brahman Pandits in great respect and granted them lands. He consulted the Shaikhul Islam on affairs of state and his relations with the Ulama were in general cordial.' Identify the above mentioned ruler of Kashmir:
AHaidar Shah
BZainul Abidin ✓ Correct
CHasan Shah
DYusuf Shah
Correct answer: (B) Zainul Abidin — The ruler described is Zainul Abidin, so the answer is Zainul Abidin.
Explanation
★The ruler described is Zainul Abidin, so the answer is Zainul Abidin.
★Zainul Abidin was the eighth Sultan of Kashmir.
★He was known as Bod Shah, the great king.
★He was a very liberal ruler.
★He respected the Sufis, learned men and Brahman Pandits.
★For his liberal rule he is remembered as the Akbar of Kashmir.
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