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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 history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

The Battle of Haldighati ($1576$) was a fight between Rajput and Mughal forces. Who led the Mughal forces?

  1. Man Singh

  2. Jai Singh

  3. Khurram

  4. Akbar
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Explanation

The battle of Haldighati was fought on June 18, 1576. This was the first battle of  Mansingh in which he became the commander. Haldighati was a narrow mountain pass between the hills of Gogunda and Khamnaur. Due to the yellow colour of the soil, this place is known as Haldighati. Mughal forces became victorious in this battle.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

In the Battle of Haldighati the Mughal troops were commanded by _____.

  1. Asaf Khan

  2. Raja Man Singh of Amber

  3. Qazi Khan

  4. Todar Mal
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Explanation

The Battle of Haldighati was a battle fought on 18 June 1576 between Rana of Mewar, Maharana Pratap, and the Mughal emperor Akbar's forces, led by Man Singh I of Amber.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

Delhi Sultanate was a ____________.

  1. Democracy

  2. Bureauracy

  3. Republic

  4. Military State
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The Delhi Sultanate was essentially a military state where the Sultan's authority was backed by the strength of the army. Power was concentrated in the hands of the Sultan and the military nobility, rather than through democratic or republican processes.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

Tax on plunder during the war in Sultanate period was known as ________.

  1. Kharaj

  2. Jizya

  3. Khums

  4. Zakat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Following were the taxes during the Sultanate period:

  • Kharaj is a tax imposed on agriculture. 
  • Jaziya was taken from non-muslims. 
  • Zakat is a religious obligation for all Muslims whereas Khums was a tax taken on plunder. 

Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

What led to a series of wars called the Carnatic Wars?

  1. The clash of trade interests between English and the French

  2. The clash of trade interests between English and the Portuguese

  3. The clash of trade interests between English and the Spanish

  4. The clash of trade interests between English and the Danish
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The military struggle between the French East India Company and the British East India Company led to a series of three Carnatic wars starting from 1746 and ending in 1763.

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The first Carnatic war was an echo of the _____.

  1. Austrian war of succession

  2. Growing French influence in India

  3. Ego clash of Dupleix

  4. War for succession in Indian princely state
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First Carnatic War 1746-48 was a part of the War of the Austrian Succession that was fought between the Kingdom of Prussia, Spain, France, and Bavaria, Sweden etc. on one side and Habsburg Monarchy, England, Dutch Republic, Russia on the other side. This war finally ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748)

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The rivalry between the English and French led to three wars in India between _____.

  1. 1730 - 1745

  2. 1746 - 1763

  3. 1765 - 1785

  4. 1788 - 1795
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Explanation
The Carnatic Wars refers to a series of military conflicts between the British East India Company and French East India Company along with the role played by the Nawab of Carnatic and the Nizam of Hyderabad. Three wars were fought between 1746 and 1763.
Multiple choice business studies advent of the europeans to india advent of the europeans cultural and social impact of british from trade to power

In which of the following cases were trade centres established by the British ?

  1. Surat

  2. Agra

  3. Broch

  4. All
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Explanation

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth. In the beginning East India Company ships were anchored at Surat ports. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of the mughal emperor Jahangir in 1615 CE and obtained permission to trade in Surat. Later trade centers were established at Agra, Ahmedabad and Broch. After this, they established trade centres at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. Calcutta was their first capital.

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With the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire, the trade of the Potuguese declined.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

King Krishnadeva Raya encouraged trade with western countries. He had a cordial relationship with the Portuguese who had at that time established trade centers on the west coast of India. The conflicts over the succession of the throne after Krishnadevaraya died, the unity of the Deccan Sultanates, the critical mistakes made by Rama Raya, the Vijayanagara Defeat at the Battle of Talikota, the sacking and destruction of Hampi, and the rebellious provincial governors/Nayakas all contributed to the decline of Vijayanagar empire.

With the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire, the trade of the Portuguese also declined. Among the many reasons for the decline of Portuguese power in India include Portugal being too small a country to maintain the huge burden of a trading colony located in a far off land, their image as notorious sea pirates created enmity in the minds of the native rulers.

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The British East India Company obtained the permission to trade without tax in the Bengal province and Agra from the Mughal Emperor _____________.

  1. Jahangir

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Shah Alam II

  4. Farroq Siyara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the beginning, English followed Peaceful Trade as their policy. But, they took advantage of the deteriorated political situation of India to establish their political supremacy. The Merchants of England who aspired to have trade with the East Countries, founded The East India Company in 1600 CE. They established trade links with India with the permission of Queen Elizabeth. In the beginning East India Company ships were anchored at Surat ports. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of the mughal emperor Jahangir in 1615 CE and obtained permission to trade in Surat. Later trade centers were established at Agra, Ahmedabad and Broch. After this, they established trade centres at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. Calcutta was their first capital. Gradually, the profit of the East India Company increased notably. They obtained permission (Dastakath) to trade without any tax in the Bengal Province (the present Bengal, Bihar and Odisha) and in Agra from the Mughal Emperor Farroq Siyara. These measures enabled the British to gain more strength.

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The Portuguese gained a stronghold in India after defeating the Zamorln of Calicut. The word Zamorin stands for

  1. King

  2. Warlord

  3. Sealord

  4. Admiral
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'Zamorin' is a title used by the Hindu monarchs of the Kingdom of Calicut, which translates to 'Lord of the Sea' or 'Sealord' due to the region's heavy reliance on maritime trade.

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Mahabandula was the great General of the ____________.

  1. Marathas

  2. Sikhs

  3. Nepalese

  4. Burmese
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Explanation

Maha Bandula  was the great General of the Royal Burmese Armed Forces from 1821 till 1825. He fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War. He was killed in this battle at Danubya after which British advanced to Prome, signaling defeat for the Myanmar.