Who were the writers of 'Tawarikh' during the Delhi Sultanate period?
I. Administrators
II. Poets and courtiers
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 3 (Both I and II)
Explanation:
During the Delhi Sultanate period, history was called 'tawarikh' (plural of 'taarikh'). Its authors were educated individuals, primarily including the following:
Administrators: They wrote detailed accounts of government affairs and the intricacies of governance.
Poets and Courtiers: They wrote poems and histories praising the Sultans to earn rewards.
These writers often lived in cities (especially Delhi) and advised the Sultans on the importance of governing based on the 'Circle of Justice' and birthright.
Additional Facts
Language of Writing: Tawarikh was primarily written in Persian, the official language of the Delhi Sultans' administration.
Minhaj-i-Siraj: He wrote 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri', a famous history of the period.
Ziauddin Barani: He wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi', an important source for the history of the Delhi Sultanate.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
What was the language of administration during the Delhi Sultanate?
(Answer: Persian)
The renowned scholar 'Amir Khusro' was the court poet of which Sultan?
(Answer: Alauddin Khilji and others)
Who was the author of 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi'?
(Answer: Ziauddin Barani)