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 medieval india: south india and the cholas chola dynasty cholas rule of cholas in south india pandya temples, sculptors and paintings in pallava epoch pandyas pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas

High officers during the Cholas period were known as _________.

  1. Peruntaram

  2. Kurram

  3. Kudalai

  4. Kudamkottam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Government  under the headship of the King. Council of ministers and officials took active part in running the administration of Central Government. The higher officials were called Peruntaram and the lower officials were called Siruntaram.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti was a ________.

  1. Sultan

  2. Muslim Imam

  3. Sufi saint

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti was a celebrated Sufi saint who settled in the city of Ajmer in the twelfth century. In the 12th century, the city of Ajmer (Rajastan) was the capital of the Chauhan kings. The city provides for an excellent example of religious coexistence. The Pushkar lake which is very famous amongst pilgrims is also loacted near the city.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

Which of the following was the capital of Chauhan Kings in twelfth century?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Ajmer

  3. Kota

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ajmer, Rajasthan was the capital of the Chauhan Kings in the twelfth century and later became the suba headquarters under the Mughals. It provides an excellent example of religious coexistance.

Multiple choice history buildings, paintings and books man's lifestyle in a society our life in society tracing changes through a thousand years

Who was the author of the book Kitab-i-Yamini?

  1. Abul Fazl

  2. Abu Nasr Utbi

  3. Amir Khusro

  4. Firdausi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Answer- (B) - Abu Nasr Utbi

Solution- The book 'Kitab-i-Yamini' was written by Abu Nasr Utbi. It was written in Arabic script. It is a history of the reign of Sebuktigin and Mehmud up to 1020. It also contains the information chronicling Sultan Mehmud's expeditions.

Multiple choice history cultural syncretism: bhakti movement in india sufism sufi movement sufism in india

Which one of the following Sufi Saints saw the rule of seven Sultans but visited the court of none?

  1. Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

  2. Baba Farid-ud-din Chishti

  3. Shaikh Nizamuddin Chishti

  4. Nasiruddin Chiragh Dehlavi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya (Chishti) is famously known for having lived through the reigns of seven Sultans of Delhi without ever visiting their courts.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'chihil sutun' refer to?

  1. The throne of the king

  2. Forty-pillared halls

  3. Abode of the divine

  4. Sanctum sanctorum
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chihil Sutun means "Forty Columns" in Persian language. 
The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i-aam or diwan-i-khaas)  were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.
The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive facade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plasterwork.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

What was the hauz-i  Sultani constructed by Sultan Iltutmish?

  1. A tomb.

  2. A mosque.

  3. A large reservoir.

  4. A large fort.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries, kings and their officers built two kinds of structures: the first were forts, palaces and tombs - safe, protected and grandiose places of rest and the second were structures meant for public activity which included temples, mosques, tanks, wells and bazaars.
Kings were expected to look after their subjects, and by making structures for their use and comfort, rulers hoped to win their praise. 
Sultan Iltutmish won universal respect for constructing a large reservoir just outside Dehli-i kuhna. It was called the hauz-i Sultani or the Kings Reservoir.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Shah Jahan's audience halls were specially constructed to resemble a _______.

  1. Tomb

  2. Mosque

  3. Throne

  4. Pillar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Jahan's audience halls (Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam) were designed to reflect the king's status as a shadow of God on earth, with architectural elements often drawing inspiration from mosque designs.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

During the reign of which Mughal ruler the cities of Agra and Delhi witnessed a huge amount of construction activity?

  1. Babur

  2. Akbar

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Humayun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It was during Shah Jahan's reign that the different elements of Mughal architecture were fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis. His reign witnessed a huge amount of construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi. The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i khas or aam) were carefully planned. These courts were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard. 

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Hauz-i-Sultani, built by Sultan Iltutmish, was a huge _____________.

  1. Mosque

  2. Palace

  3. Garden

  4. Reservoir
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the medieval time, it was widely believed that the rule of a just king would be an age of plenty when there was plenty of rainfall. At the same time, making precious water available by constructing tanks and reservoirs was highly praised. Sultan Iltutmish won universal respect for constructing a large reservoir just outside Dehli-i-Kuhna. It was called the Hauz-i-Sultani or the Kings Reservoir.