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

Which of the following was a major administrative reform introduced by Muhammad Tughluq?

  1. Iqta system

  2. Diwan-i-Wazarat

  3. Token currency

  4. Mansabdari system
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Tughluq introduced the use of token currency made of copper and brass in an attempt to replace gold and silver coins.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Muhammad Tughluq's successor?

  1. Firoz Shah Tughluq

  2. Ala-ud-din Khalji

  3. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq

  4. Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughluq, the son of Muhammad Tughluq, succeeded him as the Sultan of Delhi in 1351.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous poet who lived during the reign of Muhammad Tughluq?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Hafiz

  3. Sa'di

  4. Rumi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Amir Khusrau was a renowned poet and musician who lived in the court of Muhammad Tughluq.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major cultural achievement during the reign of Muhammad Tughluq?

  1. Construction of the Qutub Minar

  2. Compilation of the Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi

  3. Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

  4. Translation of the Ramayana into Persian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi, a historical chronicle, was compiled during the reign of Muhammad Tughluq.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Sufi saint who lived during the reign of Muhammad Tughluq?

  1. Nizamuddin Auliya

  2. Moinuddin Chishti

  3. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

  4. Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nizamuddin Auliya was a prominent Sufi saint who lived in Delhi during the reign of Muhammad Tughluq.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous historian who wrote about the reign of Muhammad Tughluq?

  1. Ibn Battuta

  2. Barani

  3. Amir Khusrau

  4. Ziauddin Barani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ziauddin Barani was a renowned historian who wrote about the reign of Muhammad Tughluq in his book, the Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi.

Multiple choice

Who is widely regarded as the 'father of ghazals'?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Faiz Ahmed Faiz

  4. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Amir Khusrau, a 13th-century Indian poet and musician, is often credited as the 'father of ghazals' for his significant contributions to the development and popularization of the genre.

Multiple choice

Who commissioned the construction of Jantar Mantar?

  1. Sawai Jai Singh II

  2. Akbar

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Ashoka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sawai Jai Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur, commissioned the construction of Jantar Mantar. He was a keen astronomer and mathematician and wanted to create an observatory that would help him study astronomy and make accurate astronomical observations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Mamluk Dynasty

  2. Khalji Dynasty

  3. Tughlaq Dynasty

  4. Sayyid Dynasty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mamluk Dynasty was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, ruling from 1206 to 1290.

Multiple choice

What was the title of the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Sultan

  2. Emperor

  3. Khan

  4. Padshah
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Explanation

The ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was known as the Sultan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the main source of revenue for the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Land Tax

  2. Customs Duties

  3. Jizya

  4. Zakat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The main source of revenue for the Delhi Sultanate was the Land Tax.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the most important literary work of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. The Diwan of Amir Khusrau

  2. The Baburnama

  3. The Akbarnama

  4. The Ain-i-Akbari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The most important literary work of the Delhi Sultanate was The Diwan of Amir Khusrau.

Multiple choice

Which Indian calligrapher is known for his mastery of the Thuluth script and is considered a pioneer of modern Islamic calligraphy?

  1. Habib ur Rehman

  2. Ghulam Muhammad

  3. Rashid Butt

  4. Muhammad Yaseen
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Habib ur Rehman is a renowned Indian calligrapher who is known for his exceptional skills in the Thuluth script. He is considered a pioneer of modern Islamic calligraphy and has received international recognition for his contributions to the art form.

Multiple choice

Which Indian calligrapher is known for his mastery of the Naskh script and is considered a leading exponent of contemporary Islamic calligraphy?

  1. Naseeruddin Shah

  2. Shabana Azmi

  3. Om Puri

  4. Naseeruddin Shah
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A,D Correct answer
Explanation

Naseeruddin Shah is a distinguished Indian calligrapher who has gained international recognition for his exceptional skills in the Naskh script. He is regarded as a leading exponent of contemporary Islamic calligraphy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Mughal emperor?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Ashoka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka was a Mauryan emperor, not a Mughal emperor.