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

Which of the following statements about Firoz Tughlaq are incorrect?

  1. He was a religious bigot and persecuted the Hindus.

  2. He entertained a great regard for the Caliphate.

  3. He levied an irrigation tax(haq-e-sharb) @ 10% of the field produce.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the statements provided (A, B, and C) are generally considered historically accurate regarding Firoz Tughlaq's policies. Therefore, 'None of the above' is the correct choice for identifying incorrect statements.

Multiple choice

The last ruler of the Mughal dynasty was ____?

  1. Bahadur Shah Zafar

  2. Mahendra Khan

  3. Jalaludeen Khillji

  4. Azad Fauj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor, who was deposed by the British after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following was written by Dara Shikoh?

  1. Shahnamah

  2. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab

  3. Majma-ul-Baharain

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

Majma-ul-Baharain (The Mingling of the Two Oceans) is a famous comparative study of Hinduism and Islam written by the Mughal prince Dara Shikoh.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following was not defeated by Qutub-ud-din Aibak?

  1. Sultans of Delhi

  2. Bhiman of Gujarat

  3. Yadavas of Deogiri

  4. Chandelas of Mahoba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a general under Muhammad Ghori and later the first Sultan of Delhi. He fought against various rulers, but the Yadavas of Deogiri were primarily defeated by Alauddin Khalji later.