Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

What is the meaning of 'Zaminbos', a form of ritual practised in the court of Shah Jahan?

Options:

Kissing the feet of the emperor

Kissing the ground

Banging head on the floor in front of the emperor.

Banging head on the feet of the emperor.

Correct Answer:

Kissing the ground

Explanation:

The forms of salutation to the ruler indicated the person’s status in the hierarchy: deeper prostration represented higher status. The highest form of submission was sijda or complete prostration. Under Shah Jahan, these rituals were replaced with Chahar taslim and zaminbos (kissing the ground)