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Indian Heritage and Monuments

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Indian Heritage and Monuments focuses on ancient temples, historical architecture, and famous archaeological sites. The questions explore Mughal capitals, Buddhist stupas, and Chola architecture. Recognizing the significance of these sites is essential for scoring well in history sections.

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Indian Heritage and Monuments Questions

Multiple choice history the marathas marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

Shivaji celebrated his coronation in 1674 at

  1. Raigarh

  2. Purandhar

  3. Surat

  4. Torana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji celebrated his coronation in 1674 at Raigarh.On 6th June 1674 , Shivaji coronation was performed according to the Shastras by Vishweshwar, also called Gaga Bhatta, of Varansi, a master of the four Vedas and all the Hindu Scriptures. After that he called as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Multiple choice history towards a new kerala society reformation in kerala applied history challenging the caste system

What did the 'Villuvandi Samaram' by Ayyankali achieve?

  1. Entry rights for avarnas into temples

  2. Entry rights for avarnas into public roads and squares.

  3. Rights for avarnas to use the villuvandi as a mode of transport.

  4. Both B and C
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ayyankali was a reformer who strived for the uplift of the depressed classes. He recognized that education is an investment in resolving social inequalities and to improve the social status of the depressed classes. In 1893, Ayyankali broke social prohibitions imposed on avarnas by travelling through the public roads of Venganur in a Villuvandi (a special type of bullock cart). He started the fight for the right of freedom of movement of the depressed classes by travelling through the major roads of Travancore.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

Name the place where Janjira fort is situated.

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Panjab

  3. Kerala

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Janjira fort is situated in Maharastra . It is situated in the village of Murud , in Raigad district of Maharastra.Janjira is the Marathi corruption of the Arabic jazirah meaning an island.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

Which stone was used to build the Taj Mahal?

  1. Granite

  2. Marble

  3. Red sandstone

  4. Limestone
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B Correct answer
Explanation

White Marble was used to build the Taj Mahal. It is situated on the bank of Yamuna, in the city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

'People with a pure heart are welcome in the garden of paradise. Where is this saying inscribed?

  1. On the arch of the fort of Agra.

  2. On the Humayun-tomb.

  3. On the wall of Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid).

  4. On the grave of Mumtaz in the Taj Mahal.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The grave of Mumtaz lies in the centre of Taj. A beautiful saying is inscribed on one of its arches – "Pious hearts are welcome in the garden of Paradise."

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The Government Museum of ____________ is often called the Egmore Museum due to its location in Egmore.

  1. New Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Government Museum also known as Egmore Museum or the Madras Museum is the second oldest museums in India. It is located in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai. It has been built in the Indo-Saracenic style, and it houses rare works of well known artists. It has the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe.

Multiple choice evs walls tell stories construction of fort and museum architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The Salar Jung Museum of __________ is probably one of the best-known in the country.

  1. New Delhi

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Banglore

  4. Lucknow
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Salar Jung Museum is an art museum located at Darushifa on the southern bank of the Musi river in the city of Hyderabad. It is popularly known for its one of largest one-man collections of the world. It is one of the three National Museums of India and one of the largest museums in the world.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

Which of the following is known as the cradle of Indian architecture?

  1. Mahabalipuram

  2. Kanchi

  3. Aihole

  4. Badami
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aihole, located in Karnataka, is often referred to as the cradle of Indian architecture due to the early development of temple architecture styles there during the Chalukya dynasty.

Multiple choice history bhakti and sufi movement sufism sufi movement sufism in india

Where is Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti's dargah situated?

  1. Delhi

  2. Talwandi

  3. Allahabad

  4. Ajmer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chisti order in India was established by Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti in 1192 shortly after the death of Prithviraj Chauhan. Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti died in 1236. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq visited the tomb and later it came under State Management during Akbar's reign.

Multiple choice history bhakti and sufi movement sufism sufi movement sufism in india

Where is Khwaja Nizam-ud-din Auliya's dargah situated?

  1. Talwandi

  2. Allahabad

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nizam-ud-din Auliya was one of the most famous Sufi Saints also known as Hazrat Nizam-ud-din. He adopted Yogic breathing exercises so much so that Yogis called him 'Perfect' or 'Sidh'. His Dargah is located in Delhi. It was constructed by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

 What was the capital of Satavahanas? 

  1. Dhanvakatakam (Amaravati)

  2. Pratishthana (Paithan)

  3. Karachi

  4. a and b
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ptolemy (2nd century CE) mentioned Pratishthana (modern Paithan) as the capital of Pulumavi. 

At other times, the Satavahana capitals included Amaravati (Dhanvakatakam) and Junnar.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Which of the following are the major type of Forts?

  1. Hill forts

  2. Sea forts

  3. Forest forts

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Forts have an important place among material sources. Some of the major types of forts are hill forts, forest forts, sea forts and forts on plains. Forts were constructed for strategic purposes. These helped in defending the territories from outsider attack and also acted as shelter during war times.