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

Arrange the following events of Akbar's reign in chronological order.

1. Abolition of Jazia

2. Construction of Ibadatkhana
3. Signing of Mahzar
4. Foundation of Din-i-Ilahi Select the correct answer from the code given below:

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 2, 3, 4, 1

  3. 1, 3, 2, 4

  4. 3, 4, 1, 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order is: Abolition of Jazia (1564), Construction of Ibadatkhana (1575), Signing of Mahzar (1579), and Foundation of Din-i-Ilahi (1582).

Multiple choice

The city of Jaunpur was founded by

  1. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq

  2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  3. Ibrahim Shah Sharqi

  4. Sikandar Lodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The city of Jaunpur was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in memory of his cousin, Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, whose given name was Jauna Khan.

Multiple choice

The department of Public Works was established by

  1. Alauddin Khalji

  2. Balban

  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  4. Iltutmish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq is credited with establishing a separate department of Public Works to oversee the construction of canals, bridges, and public buildings.

Multiple choice

Who among the following was regarded as 'Zinda pir'?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Akbar

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb was known as 'Zinda Pir' (Living Saint) due to his simple, austere, and pious lifestyle, which contrasted with the opulence of other Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

Nadir Shah invaded India during the reign of

  1. Bahadur Shah

  2. Shah Alam

  3. Muhammed Shah

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nadir Shah, the ruler of Persia, invaded India in 1739 during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. This event is famously known for the looting of the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond.

Multiple choice

The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by

  1. Hasan

  2. Timur

  3. Malik Kafur

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bahmani Sultanate was founded in 1347 by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah, also known as Hasan Gangu. He was a governor under the Delhi Sultanate who rebelled and established his own independent kingdom in the Deccan.

Multiple choice

The founder of the first Afghan dynasty in India was

  1. Bahlol Lodi

  2. Sikander Lodi

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bahlol Lodi founded the Lodi dynasty in 1451, which was the first Afghan dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. He replaced the Sayyid dynasty.

Multiple choice

Ashok's pillars were brought from Ambala to Delhi by

  1. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

  2. Feroz Shah Tughlaq

  3. Ala Ud Khalji

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Feroz Shah Tughlaq was responsible for transporting two Ashokan pillars from Topra (Ambala) and Meerut to Delhi. He re-erected them in his capital city.

Multiple choice

The sultan, who refused to recognise the authority of the Caliph was

  1. Alauddin Khalji

  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq

  3. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  4. Qutbuddin Mubarak
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji was known for his independent stance and for asserting that he did not need the Caliph's recognition to legitimize his rule, unlike many other Sultans of the Delhi Sultanate.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
List I (Mughal Emperors) List II (Nicknames/Original Names)
I. Jahangir 1. Alamgir
II. Shah Jahan 2. Shekhu Baba
III. Aurangzeb 3. Muazzam
IV. Bahadur Shah 4. Khurram

Select your answer from the choices given below:

  1. I -1, II - 2, III - 3, IV - 4

  2. I - 2, II - 4, III - 1, IV - 3

  3. I - 3, II - 1, III - 4, IV - 2

  4. I - 4, II - 3, III - 2, IV - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jahangir's childhood name was Shekhu Baba (2). Shah Jahan was originally Prince Khurram (4). Aurangzeb took the title Alamgir (1). Bahadur Shah I was originally known as Muazzam (3). Matching these gives I-2, II-4, III-1, IV-3.

Multiple choice

Akbar promulgated Din-i-llahi in 1581. It was

  1. a code of conduct

  2. an Islamic doctrine

  3. a Hindu law influenced by Islam

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic religious movement proposed by Akbar, intended to serve as a code of conduct that promoted unity and tolerance among his diverse subjects. It was not a formal religion or a strict Islamic doctrine.