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 history society and economy in medieval india life of the people in maharashtra social condition of the people during the medieval period kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai

The historical sources of the Chola period confirms that there were four types of farm land. Match the following types of farm lands.

1. Brahmadeya a. The land donated to temples
2. Devadana b. The land owned by peasants
3. Vellan vakai c. The land donated to Jain institutions
4. Pallichandam d. The land received by Brahmins as gift

  1. 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

  2. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c

  3. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a

  4. 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The Chola dynasty was the most civilized and one of the longest ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. The types of farm lands during this period were as below:
  1. Brahmadeya: These were the lands gifted to Brahamanas. 
  2. Vellanvagai: Land of non-Brahamana peasant proprietors.
  3. Devadana: Land gifted to temples.
  4. Pallichchhandam: Land donated to Jaina institutions.
Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Who sacrificed his life while conquering Sinhagad?

  1. Hiroji Farjand

  2. Tanaji Malusare

  3. Madari Meheter

  4. Jiva Mahala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tanaji Malusare was a legendary Maratha commander who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Sinhagad while capturing the fort from the Mughals.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Shivaji's administration owed its origin to the principles laid down by _________.

  1. Kautilya

  2. Sher Shah

  3. Akbar

  4. Adi Granth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji's administrative system, particularly the Ashtapradhan, drew inspiration from ancient Indian political treatises, most notably the Arthashastra authored by Kautilya (Chanakya).

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

Who introduced the term 'monsoon'?

  1. The Indian

  2. The Mughals

  3. The Arabs

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

The Arabs,
This term was first used by the name as "monsoon" in English language in India during British period. The term monsoon has been originated from the Arabic term 'mawsumm' which means season.

Multiple choice shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history

Shaista Khan was succeeded by ________ as Governor of Deccan.

  1. Prince Muazzam

  2. Prince Akbar

  3. Mir Jumla

  4. Asaf Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After Shaista Khan was recalled by Aurangzeb following the raid, Prince Muazzam was initially appointed, but Prince Akbar also served in the Deccan region during this period.

Multiple choice history important events of the post independent india independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state

Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad princely state?

  1. Mir Osman Ali khan

  2. Mehboob Ali khan

  3. Mohammed Hyder

  4. Ali Nawaz Jung
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

His exalted highness, Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of the princely state of Hyderabad. It is during his rule Hyderabad completely attained freedom after a police action led by the Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Who built the Qutub Minar?

  1. Qutub ud din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Muhammad Bin Tughluq

  4. Muhammad Ghori
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Qutub Minar was built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. He started construction of the Qutub Minar's first storey around 1192 which was later completed by Iltutmish. The conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?

  1. To win credit as a great hero of Islam.

  2. To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.

  3. To build a mosque in its place

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles.
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of ____________

  1. Rajendra 1

  2. Rajaraja 1

  3. Both

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

Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. But by destroying temples especially the one at Somnath he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.

Multiple choice evs the pride of our nation opposition and cooperation with the rulers heritage of ancient india in the field of science and technology india's heritage of science and technology

Hammir Dev Chauhan was the ruler of __________.

  1. Kumbhalgarh

  2. Achalghar

  3. Ranthambore

  4. Jalore
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hammir Dev Chauhan was one of the last rulers of the region which is located in the Present day Ranthambore. He ruled till 1301 AD and in that year he was defeated in the Sawai-Madhopur battle. Thus, after his defeat Ranthambore was captured by Alauddin Khilji.

Multiple choice evs the pride of our nation opposition and cooperation with the rulers heritage of ancient india in the field of science and technology india's heritage of science and technology

Which ruler build the Jaipur city?

  1. Amar Singh

  2. Shah Alam

  3. Rai Singh

  4. Sawai Jai singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh is considered one of the most prominent 16th-century Rajput rulers. He shifted his capital to Jaipur and extensively increased fortifications of the city and designed it in a unique manner with the guidance of great architects. Thus, it was under his rule that we see Jaipur rising to prominence.

Multiple choice evs the pride of our nation opposition and cooperation with the rulers heritage of ancient india in the field of science and technology india's heritage of science and technology

Maharana Pratap was crowned in _______.

  1. Kumbhalgarh Fort

  2. Ranthambore Fort

  3. Gogunda Fort

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

Maharana Pratap was born on May 9, 1540, at Kumbhalgarh fort. He was the son of Rani Jaivanta Bai and Maharana Udai Singh. Though Maharana Pratap was the eldest and capable son of Udai Singh but as per the wish of Rani Dheer Bai her son, Jagmal was declared as next successors. After the death of Udai Singh due to the protest of senior courtiers Maharana Pratap was crowned in 1572 in Gogunda Fort.