Q33
History of IndiaDelhi Sultanate
Which of the following gives an account of Balban period?
- a.Tahqiq-i-Hind
- b.Shahnama
- c.Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
- d.None of the above
Answer: (C) Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
The 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi' by Ziauddin Barani provides a detailed account of the reigns of Balban (1266–1287) and subsequent Delhi Sultans up to Firoz Shah Tughlaq. 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' was written by Al-Biruni about India; 'Shahnama' is Firdausi's Persian epic about Persian kings.