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Medieval and Modern Indian History

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Explore a comprehensive collection of medieval and modern Indian history questions designed for exam preparation. The topics cover major wars, treaties, regional conflicts, and colonial administration. This material helps candidates appearing for civil services and other competitive examinations to test their knowledge effectively.

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Medieval and Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

What was the immediate cause of battle of Bhangani?

  1. Sikhs did not allow the marriage party of Bhim Chand's son to pass through Paonta Sahib which was on its way to Garhwal

  2. Old enmity between Guru Gobind Singh and Bhim Chand

  3. Recruitment of 500 Pathans in Guru Gobind Singh's army

  4. Guru Gobind Singh was against idol worship
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The battle of Bhangani was triggered by a dispute over the passage of a marriage procession involving Bhim Chand's son, which the Guru's followers blocked.

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

Treaty of Purandhar was signed between _________ and Shivaji.

  1. Raja Jaisingh

  2. Afzal khan

  3. Shaistakhan

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The treaty of Purandhar was signed between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Shivaji Maharaj. Raja Jai Singh beseiged the Purandhar fort and Shivaji was forced to sign the treaty so as to protect his empire from damage that would have occurred in case of war with the Mughals.

Multiple choice history the sultans of delhi advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india the turkish invaders

The main cause for the non-extension of Arab kingdom in India after the conquest of Sind was __________.

  1. Unrest in the Arab army

  2. Incompetence of the successors of Muhammad-Bin-Qasim

  3. Strong opposition of the neighbouring Rajput kingdoms

  4. Non-availability of a new army from the Caliph
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Arab invasion in Sind region was a great historical moment which brought social and economic development in the tribal region of Sind. The law and order was established. Peace and culture was developed. Education was spread. Trade with the Arab countries was set .The people of Sind adopted Islamic culture. The Brahmins were given respect and they were free to follow Hinduism. A mix culture was spread which was known as Sindhi culture.


However, it ended with the death of Muhammad-Bin-Qasim and so ended the extension of Arab kingdom into India as all of the successors of Muhammad-Bin-Qasim were incompetent. 

Multiple choice history the sultans of delhi advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india the turkish invaders

Mohammad Ghori invaded the provinces of Sindh and ___________.

  1. Punjab

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

During the last quarter of the 12th century Mohammed Ghori, who was ruling a kingdom in Afghanistan, invaded India and secured the provinces of Sindh and Punjab. When he made further advances into Indian territories, Prithviraj Chauhan, the king of Delhi and Ajmer, routed him in a battle. However, Mohammad was spared from death penalty. The very next year Mohammad came to India and fought with Prithviraj and defeated him. Mohammad ordered him to be killed. Delhi came under the control of Mohammad Ghori. Before returning to Afghanistan he transferred the conquered territories to his general by name Qutubuddin Aibak. Aibak started ruling as the sultan of Delhi.

Multiple choice history the sultans of delhi advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india the turkish invaders

__________ came under the control of Mohammed Ghori as a result of defeating Prithvraj Chauhan.

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Surat

  3. Delhi

  4. Mumbai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the last quarter of the 12th century Mohammed Ghori, who was ruling a kingdom in Afghanistan, invaded India and secured the provinces of Sindh and Punjab. When he made further advances into Indian territories, Prithviraj Chauhan, the king of Delhi and Ajmer, routed him in a battle. However, Mohammad was spared from death penalty. The very next year Mohammad came to India and fought with Prithviraj and defeated him. Mohammad ordered him to be killed. Delhi came under the control of Mohammad Ghori. Before returning to Afghanistan he transferred the conquered territories to his general by name Qutubuddin Aibak. Aibak started ruling as the sultan of Delhi.

Multiple choice history the turkish invaders advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india turkish invaders

During the course of his numerous invasions, Muhammad Ghori (before his conquest in the Second Battle of Tarain) was defeated by _____________.

  1. Chalukya king Bhima II of Gujarat

  2. Prithviraja Chauhan III of Ajmer

  3. Both (a) and (b) above

  4. Chandela King Paramardi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The first invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 in Multan. He got a victory in his first invasion.

Later in 1178 he invaded Gujarat but was defeated by the Chalukya king Bhimdeva II at the battle of Kayadara. This was his first invasion against a Hindu ruler in India. 
Later he invaded Lahore and Punjab and got a victory. 
In 1191 the first battle of Tarain was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan III of Ajmer and Muhammad Ghori. In this battle, he was defeated. 
Later in 1192 second battle of Tarain was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan III of Ajmer and Muhammad Ghori. In this battle, he got Victory. 

Multiple choice history the turkish invaders advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india turkish invaders

Which of the following province/s came under the Arab control in the 8th Century?

  1. Sindh

  2. Multan

  3. Both

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Arabs were the first to invade the Indian territories. They invaded Sindh in 712 CE. As a result of their victory, the provinces of Sindh and Multan came under their control. With this, the Islam started taking roots in the newly conquered lands. However, the Arab aggression soon decelerated.

Multiple choice history the turkish invaders advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india turkish invaders

The _________  were the first to invade the Indian territories.

  1. Turks

  2. Arabs

  3. Mughals

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Arabs were the first to invade the Indian territories. They invaded Sindh in 712 CE. As a result of their victory, the provinces of Sindh and Multan came under their control. With this, the Islam started taking roots in the newly conquered lands. However, the Arab aggression soon decelerated.

Multiple choice history the turkish invaders advent of islam emergence of new kingdom in north india turkish invaders

What was the most important cause of the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni?

  1. To destroy idolatory

  2. To gain possession of the wealth of India

  3. To spread Islam into India

  4. To establish a Muslim state in India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni was the first Turk invader. He attacked India from north-western side 17 times. He invaded India only with the idea of plundering because he wanted a lot of money to establish a well-equipped army.

In his later invasions, he targeted temples of India as these temples are the great depositories of wealth. 

Multiple choice physical features of punjab and its impact physical features of the punjab and their influence on it's history punjab: physical features and its impact history

During the  Mughal Period Punjab was divided into two provinces-________________.

  1. Sindh and Lahore

  2. Sindh and Multan

  3. Rawalpindi and Multan

  4. Lahore and Multan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the Mughal period, the province of Punjab was administratively divided into the subahs of Lahore and Multan.