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Matching Medieval Texts: Haqaiq-i-Hindi to Jawamiul Hikayat

Abdul Wahid Bilgrami wrote Haqaiq-i-Hindi, Ibn Miskawayh authored Tahdhibul Akhlaq, Bailaq al Qabayaki wrote Kunzal Tijar, and Aufi wrote Jawamiul Hikayat.

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Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Haqaiq-i-Hindi
B. Tahdhibul Akhlaq
C. Kunzal Tijar
D. Jawamiul Hikayat
List-II
1. Ibn Miskawayh
2. Sadruddin Muhammad 'Aufi'
3. Abdul Wahid Bilgrami
4. Bailaq al Qabayaki

[Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2016]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept


Medieval literature in India and the Islamic world covered diverse fields: ethics (Akhlaq), maritime technology, Sufi-Hindu synthesis, and historical anecdotes.

Authentic Source Evidence


  • Haqaiq-i-Hindi (Bilgrami): Explains Krishna Bhakti poetry within a Sufi framework.

  • Tahdhibul Akhlaq (Miskawayh): A foundational text on ethical conduct.

  • Kunzal Tijar (Qabayaki): One of the earliest records mentioning the magnetic compass.

  • Jawamiul Hikayat (Aufi): A collection of historical anecdotes including Iltutmish’s reign.

    • Analytical Breakdown


  • A-3: Bilgrami's work is a vital evidence of the 'Muraqqa' or cultural synthesis in the 16th century.

  • B-1: Miskawayh is the father of Islamic philosophical ethics.

  • C-4: This text proves that the merchant class was a driver of scientific documentation.

  • D-2: Aufi provides an eyewitness account of Iltutmish’s military success.

    • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "What is the historical significance of Kunzal Tijar?"

    It is one of the first Arabic texts to describe the use of a floating magnetic needle for navigation at sea.

    Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

    "Texts like Haqaiq-i-Hindi show that medieval scholars were actively looking for spiritual commonalities between the Quran and Bhakti poetry."

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