History

Medieval and Islamic History

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Medieval and Islamic history focuses on the political, cultural, and administrative developments during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. Key topics include military campaigns, administrative reforms, court artisans, and architectural marvels like the Red Fort. This is a highly scoring subject for SSC and civil services preliminary exams.

Delhi Sultanate rulersMughal empire emperorsAdministrative and judicial reformsHistorical monuments constructionMedieval court art and culture

Medieval and Islamic History Questions

Multiple choice history the sultans of delhi sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate expansion of the delhi sultanate

The last ruler of the Lodhi dynasty was __________.

  1. Sikandar Lodhi

  2. Bahlul Lodhi

  3. Alam Lodhi

  4. Ibrahim Lodhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Lodi dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. Ibrahim Lodhi was the third and last ruler of Lodhi Dynasty. He was defeated and killed in the First battle of Panipat in 1526 by Babur. With the death of  Ibrahim Lodhi, Lodhi Dynasty ended.  

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

When was the Prayaga assembly held? 

  1. 624 A.D.

  2. 672 A.D.

  3. 618 A.D

  4. 643 A.D.
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D Correct answer
Explanation
In the year 643 A.D. Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kannauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. 
The Kannauj Assembly was followed by another spectacular assembly at Prayaga in the same year. While the Kanauj Assembly was a religious assembly to highlight Mahayanism, the Prayaga Assembly was an assembly of universal character for offerings of royal charities to all classes of people. It was known as the Maha Moksha Parishad.
Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

When was the assembly at Kannauj on Mahayanism held?

  1. 643 A.D.

  2. 618 A.D.

  3. 624 A.D.

  4. 672 A.D.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the year 643 A.D. Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kannauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. On that occasion, Harsha also wanted to honour the Chinese Master of the Law, Hiuen Tsang. The assembly continued for long 23 days.

Multiple choice history historiography: indian tradition historiography in the west historiography: development in the west tradition of indian historiography

'Tuzuk-i-Babari' is the ________ of Babur.

  1. Biography

  2. Autobiography

  3. Poem

  4. Stories
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Tuzuk-i-Baburi (also called as Baburnama) is the autobiography of Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire in India. Babur wrote it in the Turkish language. In Tuzuk-i Baburi, Babur has described the physical features climate, animals, birds, flowers, fruits and the life of the people and the places he visited. He has also written about his own life in detail. Also, he had criticized the various practices in Indian Society and culture.
Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire wrote his autobiography which was titled _____.

  1. Kitab Al Babur

  2. Tarikh-i-Babur

  3. Tuzuk-i-Babari

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire wrote his autobiography which was titled Tuzuk-i-Babari. It contains the descriptions of the battles fought by him. Babur has also recorded his minute observations of all the regions and cities visited by him which include the local economy, customs, and traditions.

Multiple choice history changing cultural traditions in europe 1300-1800 ce historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Akbarnana, the biography of Akbar was written by _________.

  1. Abul Fazl

  2. Birbal

  3. Jahangir

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Akbarnana, the biography of Akbar was written by Abul Fazl. Abul Fazl's Akbarnama is very important from the viewpoint of critical historiography. His method of collecting authentic historical documents and their scrutiny is looked upon as devoid of bias and hence realistic.

Multiple choice history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the East India Company establish its first factory in India? 

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shahjan

  4. Aurangzeb
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1612, James I instructed Sir Thomas Roe to visit the Mughal Emperor Nuruddin Salim Jahangir to arrange for a commercial treaty that would give the company exclusive rights to reside and establish factories in Surat and other areas. 

Multiple choice history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda'?

  1. Balban

  2. Muhammad Tuglaq

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Firoj Tuglaq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ghiyasuddin Balban (1266-1287) was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda'. He started Sijda (prostration) and Paibos as the normal form of Salutation of the king. In Sijda people had to Kneel down and touch the ground with their head to greet the Sultan.

Multiple choice history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Which of the following reasons was mainly responsible for the unpopularity of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq?

  1. Bad luck

  2. Lack of resources

  3. Subordination of the theologians

  4. Transfer of capital from Delhi to Devagiri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Transfer of capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) was one of the most important reasons for the unpopularity of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. He wanted to establish control over the fertile land of the Deccan plateau (present day Maharashtra) and to create a more accessible capital. He thought it would give him safety against Mongol invasions as well. But the decision was taken in haste and made locals uncomfortable.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Which of the following statements about the intellectual pursuits of Western Europeans prior to the 8th century is MOST accurate?

  1. Greek learning had been retained and there was widespread literacy among the noble classes.

  2. All literacy and contact with ancient cultures was lost in the centuries following the fall of Rome.

  3. Greco-Roman rational traditions were blended with Christian mysticism to create a new form of Christianity.

  4. Literacy was found mostly in monasteries, which usually resulted in little more than copying older manuscripts.

  5. Universities appeared throughout the Germanic kingdoms which rapidly renewed learning after the fall of Rome.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the early Middle Ages, monasteries were the primary centers of learning and literacy. They preserved classical texts by copying manuscripts, blending Greco-Roman traditions with Christian theology.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

The chronicle written by Baruni was

  1. Tariq-E-Yamini

  2. Tariq-ul-Hind

  3. Tariq- e- Firozshahi

  4. Futuhat-e-Firozshahi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammad Ghazni’s court had a famous scholar called Alberuni. He was a philosopher, mathematician, geographer and writer. He wrote a book called ‘Tariq-ul-Hind’ dealing with Indian social, economic and religious topics.