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.

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Medieval and Islamic History Questions

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Alberuni came to India along with

  1. Mahmud Ghazni

  2. Muhammad - bin - Qasim

  3. Muhammad Ghuri

  4. Timur
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Explanation

Alberuni, a famous scholar and polymath, accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni during his Indian expeditions and wrote the Kitab-ul-Hind.

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The Nawab of Awadh who permanently transferred his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow was

  1. Safdar Jang

  2. Shuja-ud-Daula

  3. Asaf-ud-Daula

  4. Saadat Khan
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Explanation

Asaf-ud-Daula, who ruled from 1775 to 1797, shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775.

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The Nawab of Awadh who permanently transferred his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow was ________.

  1. Safdarjang

  2. Shuja-ud-Daulah

  3. Asaf-ud-daula

  4. Saadat Khan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Asaf-ud-Daulah, the fourth Nawab of Awadh (ruled 1775-1797), permanently shifted the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775. He transformed Lucknow into a magnificent city with architectural projects including the Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, and other monuments that remain landmarks today.

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Shuja-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of _______.

  1. Rampur

  2. Arcot

  3. Awadh

  4. Surat
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Explanation

Shuja-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of Awadh from 5 October 1754 to 26 January 1775. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Panipat and the Battle of Buxar. He had allied himself with Mir Qasim and took part in the Battle of Buxar, which ended in defeat.

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The Sikh Guru who had fought the Mughals was __________.

  1. Guru Nanak Dev

  2. Guru Hargobind

  3. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  4. Guru Gobind Singh
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Explanation

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was the one who militarized the community and fought extensively against the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Which of the following rulers built a new fort at Deeg?

  1. Maharaja Ajit Singh

  2. Bahadur Shah I

  3. Ahmed Shah

  4. Maharaja Suraj Mal
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Maharaja Suraj Mal was ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan in India. Deeg was the first capital of the Bharatpur state. Maharaja Suraj Mal built the Deeg fort in 1730 as the place was vulnerable to repeated attacks by invaders. The fort had massive walls and a deep moat to keep away raiders.

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Who was the ruler of Multan at the time of Mahmud's Invasion?

  1. Bhimdev

  2. Anandpal

  3. Sukhpal

  4. Rajaram
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Explanation

Sukhpal was the ruler of Multan during Mahmud invasion. He was appointed as the ruler by Mahmud because he had embraced Islam. But later, when he gave up Islam and began to rule as an independent ruler Mahmud invaded Multan in 1008 to punish him.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Which invasion of Mahmud was appreciated by the Caliph and made Mahmud known as Star of Islamic world?

  1. Invasion of Thaneshwar

  2. Invasion of Kalijar

  3. Invasion of Mathura

  4. Invasion of Somnath
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Explanation

Mahmud invaded Somnath temple in 1025 A.D it was his last invasion in India. He destroyed the idol of Somnath and looted enormous wealth from this temple. He took a lot of silver, gold and many other precious gems along with him.  The Islamic world appreciated this victory and the Caliph called him as the "Star of the Islamic world".

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Which ruler committed suicide due to humiliation of defeat from Mahmud of Ghazni?

  1. Jaipal

  2. Anandpal

  3. Jaichand

  4. Prithiviraj Chauhan
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Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni for the first time attacked modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in 1000 AD. There he defeated Hindu Shahi ruler Jaya Pala, who committed suicide later and was succeeded then by his son Anandpala.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Who had given Mahmud an Investiture to rule as an independent ruler?

  1. Subuktgin

  2. Caliph of Baghdad name Qadirbillah

  3. Ottoman Turk

  4. Arab Caliph named Al-hitmatdai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni received a robe of honor and a title from the Caliph of Baghdad, Al-Qadir Billah, which legitimized his rule as an independent sovereign.

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With respect to Mughal administration "Ahadis" were ______________.

  1. Foot soldiers

  2. Military officials

  3. Land revenue officials

  4. Gentlemen troopers
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Explanation

With respect to Mughal administration "Ahadis" were gentlemen troopers. They were directly recruited by the Mughal emperor himself, mainly from the emperor's own blood relatives and tribesmen. They had their own pay roll and pay master, and were better paid than regular hormen sowars.

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Who among the following were included in Saiyid brothers title during Mughal Period?
1. Syed Abdullah Khan
2. Syed Hassan Ali Khan
3. Sir Syed Ahmad
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. 1 and 2

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sayyid brothers referred to Syed Abdullah Khan and Syed Hassan Ali Khan, who were powerful Mughal Army generals during the early 18th century, and had overpowering control over the state of affairs. They became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurangzeb's death and became king makers during the anarchy following the death of emperor Aurangzeb in 1707.

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Majma-ul-Bahrain was written by ________.

  1. Ziyauddin Barani

  2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  3. Dara Shukoh

  4. Abul Fazal
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Dara Shukoh wrote the remarkable work called “Majma-ul-Bahrain” or the “The confluence of two seas”. He promoted religious pluralism and syncretism. He dedicated himself to create a bridge of Hindu-Muslim Unity. The book was devoted to a revelation of the mystical and pluralistic affinities between Sufic and Vedantic speculation.

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Which of the following Sufi orders was largely influenced by the Suhrawardi order?

  1. Chishti order

  2. Naqshbandi order

  3. Qadiri order

  4. Firdausi order
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Explanation

Firdausi order was influenced by Suhrawardi order. Suhrawardi order was brought to India by Bahauddin Zakaria who established this order in Multan. Firdausi order was popularised by Shaikh Sharfuddin Yahya who was a disciple of Khwaja Nizamuddin Firdausi.

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Consider the following statements about Bahadur Shah Zafar:
1. Major William Hodson forced Bahadur Shah Zafar to surrender.
2. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the prolific Persian poet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation

In 1857, he gave his public support to the rebellion of Sepoy mutiny. When British officials led by Major William Hodson discovered his hiding place and forced him to surrender in September 1857. He was the last Mughal emperor of India who reigned from 1837 to 1857 for a period of 20 years. Also, he was a prolific Urdu poet and calligrapher.