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Medieval Historical Records

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Who among the following wrote the book 'Khazain-ul-Futuh'?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept Amir Khusrau served as the official court chronicler for the Tughlaqs and Khiljis, producing works that glorified the expansion of the Sultanate.

Explanation Amir Khusrau wrote Khazain-ul-Futuh (The Treasures of Victory). It records Alauddin Khilji’s military campaigns in Southern India and his various construction projects.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option B is correct. The text is written in highly ornate Persian prose.
Context: Khusrau also composed the 'Khamsa-e-Khusrow' and pioneered the inclusion of Hindi words in Persian literature.

Active Recall

Question

What is the focus of Khazain-ul-Futuh?

Answer

It focuses on the military successes of Alauddin Khilji, specifically his campaigns in the Deccan and his administrative and construction works.

Core Insight

Unlike other chronicles, Khusrau's works often blend factual history with high poetic aestheticism, typical of the Indo-Persian court style.

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