Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :

In the medieval India the historians in the courts of Muslim rulers were influenced by Arabic and

Persian historiography. Among them Ziauddin Barani holds an important place. In "Tarikh-i-Phiruz

Shahi', a book written by him, he has stated the purpose of historiography. According to him the

historian's duty is not limited only to the recording of the ruler's valour and policies of welfare but he

should also write about the ruler's failings and incorrect policies. Barani further says that a historian

should also take into consideration the impact of the teachings of the wirse, the learned, and the

saints on the cultural life of people. Thus, Barani expanded the scope of historiography.

1. What is the name of the book written by Ziauddin Barani?

2. Who were influenced by the Arabic and Persian historiography?

3. What did Barani lay emphasis on historians while writing history?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. TARIKH-I-PHIRUZ-SAHI
2. THE HISTORIANS IN THE COURT OF MUSLIM RULERS
3. BARANI EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF HISTORIOGRAPHY