During the 8th - 14th centuries, in the Sanskrit texts and inscriptions, which of the following terms were used to denote Muslims ? 1. Turushka 2. Tajika 3. Parashika 4. Kardamaka Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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2022 · Q94

During the 8th - 14th centuries, in the Sanskrit texts and inscriptions, which of the following terms were used to denote Muslims ?

1Turushka
2Tajika
3Parashika
4Kardamaka

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A1, 2 and 3
B1, 2 and 4
C2 and 3 only
D1, 3 and 4

Explanation

Sanskrit texts and inscriptions of the 8th-14th centuries referred to Muslims as Turushka, Tajika and Parashika. Kardamaka was the name of a dynasty (the Western Kshatrapas), not a term for Muslims. Hence terms 1, 2 and 3 were used.