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

Multiple choice

What was the name of the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty?

  1. Nasiruddin Mahmud

  2. Balban

  3. Razia Sultan

  4. Iltutmish
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Nasiruddin Mahmud was the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty. He ruled from 1246 to 1266.

Multiple choice

Who was the first ruler of the Khilji Dynasty?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Mubarak Khilji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Jalaluddin Khilji was the first ruler of the Khilji Dynasty. He ruled from 1290 to 1296.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the market regulation system introduced by Alauddin Khilji?

  1. Diwan-i-Riyasat

  2. Diwan-i-Arz

  3. Sher-o-Shayari

  4. Diwan-i-Insha
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Alauddin Khilji introduced a market regulation system called Sher-o-Shayari to control prices and ensure the availability of essential commodities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major administrative reform introduced by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq?

  1. Iqta system

  2. Diwan-i-Arz

  3. Diwan-i-Insha

  4. All of the above
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Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq introduced several major administrative reforms, including the Iqta system, Diwan-i-Arz, and Diwan-i-Insha. These reforms helped to strengthen the central government and improve the efficiency of the administration.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most famous work of Allama Iqbal?

  1. Bang-e-Dara

  2. Bal-e-Jibril

  3. Zarb-e-Kalim

  4. Armaghan-e-Hijaz
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Bang-e-Dara is the most famous work of Allama Iqbal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most famous work of Kazi Nazrul Islam?

  1. Bidrohi

  2. Agnibina

  3. Pralay Shikha

  4. Bhangar Gaan
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Bidrohi is the most famous work of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Multiple choice

The Delhi Sultanate was established by which Turkic dynasty?

  1. Mamluk Dynasty

  2. Khalji Dynasty

  3. Tughlaq Dynasty

  4. Sayyid Dynasty
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The Mamluk Dynasty, founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 CE.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mughal emperor who built the iconic Taj Mahal?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb
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Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first chapter of the Quran?

  1. Al-Fatihah

  2. Al-Baqarah

  3. Al-Imran

  4. An-Nisa
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Al-Fatihah is the first chapter of the Quran and is also known as the 'Opening Chapter'.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the last prophet in Islam according to the Quran?

  1. Moses

  2. Jesus

  3. Muhammad

  4. Abraham
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The Quran recognizes Muhammad as the final prophet and messenger of God.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the angel who is believed to have revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad?

  1. Gabriel

  2. Michael

  3. Israfil

  4. Azrael
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The Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first verse revealed to Prophet Muhammad?

  1. Read in the name of your Lord who created.

  2. Say, 'He is God, the One.

  3. By the dawn.

  4. The Most Merciful, the Compassionate.
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The first verse revealed to Prophet Muhammad was 'Read in the name of your Lord who created'.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Khalsa?

  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Guru Hargobind

  3. Guru Gobind Singh

  4. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa on the day of Vaisakhi in 1699.

Multiple choice

Who among the following historians is known for their work on the cultural history of the Mughal Empire?

  1. A.L. Basham

  2. K.S. Lal

  3. Satish Chandra

  4. Irfan Habib
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Irfan Habib is recognized for his contributions to the study of the cultural history of the Mughal Empire, particularly through his work on the social and economic aspects of the period.

Multiple choice

Which prophet is considered the founder of Islam?

  1. Moses

  2. Jesus

  3. Muhammad

  4. Abraham
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Muhammad is recognized as the founder and prophet of Islam, receiving revelations from God through the angel Gabriel.