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

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

  1. Bahadur Shah Zafar

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Jahangir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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

Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of _______.

  1. Firozshah Bahamani

  2. Mahmud Gawan

  3. Hasan Gangu

  4. Muhammad Adil Shah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur It is the tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah II. Its construction was started in 1626 and ended in 1656 AD. It was designed by Yakut of Dabul and an example of Indo-Islamic architectural style. The inscriptions over tomb in south and main archway mention the date of Muhammad Adil Shah's death.

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

Which Prime Minister of the Bahamani kingdom built a madrasa at Bidar?

  1. Ibrahim Adil Shah

  2. Mohammad Gawan

  3. Mohammad Gangu Bahman Shah

  4. Allauddin Hasan Gangu Bahman Shah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud Gawan was a renowned Prime Minister of the Bahmani kingdom who established a famous madrasa in Bidar, which served as a center for Islamic learning.