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 history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Sher Shah is well known in Indian History for his __________ . 

  1. administration

  2. victory

  3. religious policy

  4. protection of art & literature
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah started the Suri dynasty in 1540 by defeating Humayun. He was one of the greatest administrators of medieval India. He concentrated all administrative powers in his own persons. All major decisions were taken by Sher Shah himself and the ministers and the nobles simply carried them out. There were four administrative departments- Diwan-i-Wazarat, Diwan-i-Ariz, Diwan-i-Risalat and Diwan-i-Insha.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

What were the causes of the downfall of Bairam Khan?

  1. He was haughty and dictator

  2. He was Shia and partial with the followers of Shia religion

  3. Akbar had become matured and wanted to rule himself

  4. Above all causes are right
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Following were the causes of Bairam Khan’s downfall:

1. Unpopularity of the Bairam Khan among Muslim nobility. He was a Shia and a majority of the Mughal nobles followed Sunni faith.

2. Vanity and haughtiness of Bairam Khan.

3. Showing favours to some nobles.

4. Execution of Governor Tardi Beg who had failed to defend Delhi against Hemu.

5. Akbar’s own ambition to work as an independent ruler without any interference.

6. Conspiracy of royal household against Bairam Khan.

 

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Sher Shah adopted branding of horses from the ruler of Delhi Sultanate named ______ .

  1. Qutubuddin Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Mohammad Tughlaq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah started the Suri dynasty in 1540 by defeating Humayun. He introduced an administration that borrowed elements from Alauddin Khalji and made them more efficient. The corruption was checked by the dagh or branding system. Every soldier had his face recorded and his horse branded with imperial sign.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

During the period of Sher Shah the army administration was under the minister called ________________.

  1. Dewan-i-Wizarat

  2. Dewan-i-Ariz

  3. Dewan-i-Rasalat

  4. Dewan-i-Insha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ministry of defence was headed by the Ariz-i-mamalik. He was responsible for organization and maintenance of the royal army. The review of the army and branding of the horses was done by Ariz-i-mamalik.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Which Peshawa had helped the Sayyid brothers to overthrow Farrukhsiyar?

  1. Baji Rao I

  2. Balaji Vishwanath

  3. Balaji Baji Rao

  4. Madhav Rao
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B Correct answer
Explanation
The Maratha who helped the Sayyid brothers in overthrowing Farrukhsiyar in 1719 was Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath. He is known as the second founder of the Maratha State and is also credited with introducing the Saranjami system that was among the key features of the revenue system in the Maratha empire.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Which of the following rulers was not one of the later Mughal rulers?

  1. Bahadur Shah I

  2. Shah Alam II

  3. Jahandar Shah

  4. Aurangzeb
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb was the sixth, and widely considered the last effective Mughal Emperor. He ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent during some parts of his reign, which lasted for 49 years from 1658 until his death in 1707. Generally, Mughal rulers after Aurangzeb are called later Mughals.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

The Mughal Empire came to an end with the death of __________ .

  1. Bahadur Shah Zafar

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Jahangir
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bahadur Shah Zafar, also known as Bahadur Shah II, was the last Mughal emperor of India who reigned from 1837 to 1857. The first War of Independence in India started in 1857 under his leadership. After losing the war,  he was deposed by the British East India Company and exiled in 1858. He lived there for five years and died at the age of 87, in 1862. His death marked the end of the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Consider the following Mughal rulers after Aurangzeb:
1. Alamgir-II
2. Farrukh Siyar
3. Jahandar Shah
4. Shah Alam-II
The correct chronological sequence of these rulers is:

  1. 3, 2, 4, 1

  2. 2, 3, 4, 1

  3. 2, 3, 1, 4

  4. 3, 2, 1, 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Answer - (D) - 3, 2, 1,  4 

The chronological order of the Later Mughal Emperors:
Farrukh Siyar - 1713-1719
Jahandar Shah- 1712-1713
Alamgir -II - 1754-1759
Shah Alam- II -1759

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of the Later Mughal Emperors?

  1. Bahadur Shah-I, Farrukh Siyar, Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah

  2. Farrukh Siyar, Bahadur Shah-I, Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah

  3. Bahadur Shah-l, Jahandar Shah, Farrukh Siyar, Muhammad Shah

  4. Jahandar Shah, Bahadur Shah-l, Muhammad Shah, Farrukh Siyar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Answer - (C) -Bahadur Shah-I, Jahandar Shah, Farrukh Siyar, Muhammad Shah

The chronological order of the Later Mughal Emperors:
Bahadur Shah -I - 1643
Jahandar Shah - 1661
Farrukh Siyar - 1683
Muhammad Shah -1702

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Who was the Mughal emperor at the time of Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasion of India?

  1. Bahadur Shah-I

  2. Bahadur Shah-II

  3. Shah Alam-I

  4. Shah Alam-II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Ahmed Shah Abdali invaded India seven times from 1748-1767. He crossed Kyber pass in December 1747 with 40000 troops to invade india. India was being ruled by Shah Alam- I at that time.
Multiple choice history the east and the west: era of exchanges east and west : cultural exchanges in medieval period east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases east and west : trade exchanges in medieval period

Which among the following was not a musician?

  1. Ibn Muhriz

  2. Ibn Surayi

  3. Ibn Misjah

  4. Al Biruni
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Al Biruni was a polymath, primarily known for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and history, not as a musician.

Multiple choice history the east and the west: era of exchanges east and west : cultural exchanges in medieval period east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases east and west : trade exchanges in medieval period

__________ was the greatest musician of the Umayyad period.

  1. Ibn Khaldun

  2. Ibn Misjah

  3. Ibn Sina

  4. Ibn al Qasim
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ibn Misjah is historically recognized as the first great music theorist and musician of the Umayyad period in the Islamic world. He is credited with synthesizing various musical traditions.

Multiple choice evs community decision making in a tribe gonds and ahom society a closer look - the gonds tribes, nomad and settled societies

In the reign of Sib Singh ___________ became a prominent religion.

  1. Hindusim

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Zorastrianism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ahoms are a tribe in the North Eastern part of India. Originally, the Ahoms worshipped their own tribal gods. During the first half of the seventeenth century, however, the influence of Brahmanas increased. Temples and Brahmanas were granted land by the king. In the reign of Sib Singh (1714-1744), Hinduism became the predominant religion. But the Ahom kings did not completely give up their traditional beliefs after adopting Hinduism.

Multiple choice history bahmani adil shahs bahamani kingdoms bahmani kingdom foundation,rulers and contribution of bahmani kingdom

Who assumed the title Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah Bahman?

  1. Hari Hara

  2. Bukka Rai

  3. Hasan Gangu

  4. Balban
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hasan Gangu established the Bahamani kingdom based in Gulberg in Northern Karnataka and assumed the title of Abu-i- Muzaffar Ala-ud-din Bahman Shah. He was also called Zafar Khan. Bahmani kingdom lasted for 180 years. Bahmani Sultanate was at its peak during the Prime Ministership of Gawan.

Multiple choice history bahmani adil shahs bahamani kingdoms bahmani kingdom foundation,rulers and contribution of bahmani kingdom

Who built the Gol Gumbaz?

  1. Adil Shah I

  2. Adil Shah II

  3. Firozshah Bahamani

  4. Mahmud Gawan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur. It was constructed by Adil Shah II. Its construction was started in 1626 AD and ended in 1656 AD. It was designed by an architect named Yaqut of Dabul. The architectural style of this Gumbaz is Deccan Indo- Islamic. Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is called "Whispering Gallery" because when one whispers, the lingering echo of a whisper is heard in the opposite corner.