History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-II)
With regard to the condition of music during the reign of Aurangzeb, which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Faqirullah wrote a musical treatise entitled Rag Darpan
- 2. Zebunnissa, the daughter of Aurangzeb, was a renowned patron of music
- 3. The Naqshbandis abandoned music during Aurangzeb's reign
- 4. Muhammad Azam gave a deadly blow to music
- 5. Tavernier did not mention music during Aurangzeb's reign
A1 and 2 only ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 3 only
C2, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2 and 5 only
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 2 only — The correct statements are 1 and 2 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1 and 2 only.
★Aurangzeb banned music during his rule.
★Faqirullah wrote the musical treatise Rag Darpan during his rule.
★His daughter Zebunnissa patronized music.
★Aurangzeb stated about music that it is mubah, meaning neither good nor bad.
★Aurangzeb was also a good veena player, and the other statements are not supported.
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