Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

The first Indian ruler to organise Haj pilgrimage from State Exchequer was:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Akbar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Akbar”.
Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage from the State Exchequer.

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