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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 the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

What was the important reason for fall of Vijayanagar Empire?

  1. Attack of combined armies of Bijapur,Golconda and Ahmednagar .

  2. Internal instability and weakness of Princes

  3. Moplah's rebellion

  4. Economic bankruptcy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Battle of Talikota in 1565 considered as the major downfall of the Vijayanagar Empire. The combined armies of Deccan Sultanates, that is, Bijapur, Golconda and Ahmednagar attacked the Vijayanagara kingdom and defeated the army of Vijayanagar King Rama Raya and killed him during the war.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Vijayanagara and Bahmani Sultans fought frequently for control over _____.

  1. Raichur Doab

  2. Bijapur

  3. Golkonda

  4. Gulbarga
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Explanation

One of the main aspects of the Vijayanagara Empire history, was the regular conflicts with the Bahmani rulers, primarily over the Raichur-Tungabhadra Doab region.  It  was a conflict, that often kept going back and forth, with the Vijayanagara rulers winning at times, and Bahmani Sultans the other times. The frequent conflicts with the Bahmani Sultans, had not just devastated large parts of the Doab area, but also resulted in wholesale massacres and destruction of temples too. 

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

What was the bone of contention between Vijayanagar and the Bahmani Kingdoms?

  1. Krishna Delta

  2. Raichur Doab

  3. Godavari Delta

  4. Telangana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Raichur Doab, the fertile land between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, was the primary cause of conflict between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Poona became the capital of the Marathas in the eighteenth century.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

After Shivaji’s death, effective power in the Maratha state was wielded by a family of Chitpavan Brahmanas who served Shivaji’s successors as Peshwa (or principal minister). Poona became the capital of the Maratha kingdom. Under the Peshwas, the Marathas developed a very successful military organisation.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

During Rajput era landlords collected the tax and paid tribute to the kings.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

During the Rajput era, the feudal system was prevalent where landlords collected taxes from the peasantry and paid a portion as tribute to the king.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

What was the main income of kingdom during Rajput era?

  1. Income from warfare

  2. Land revenue

  3. Income from plunder

  4. Income from overseas trade
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Land revenue was the primary source of income for kingdoms during the Rajput era, as it was an agrarian society.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

During Rajput era kingship was hereditary. It was compulsory that the eldest son would always automatically become the next king.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kingship was hereditary, but the succession was often contested among brothers or other family members; it was not strictly limited to the eldest son.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The purpose of Mahmud Ghaznavi's attack on India was ______.

  1. to plunder the wealth of India

  2. to spread Islam in India

  3. to rule over the territories of India

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Historians generally agree that Mahmud of Ghazni's primary motivation for his numerous invasions of India was to plunder the immense wealth stored in temples and cities.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

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

  1. To destroy idolatry

  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

Answer- (B) - To gain possession of the wealth of India.

Solution- Mahmud of Ghazni was attracted to enormous wealth of India. This made him repeatedly invade India. He also added religious dimensions to his invasion of India. He destroyed the temples of Somnath, Kangra, Mathura and Jwalamukhi.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Which of the following is not correct regarding Baji Rao I?

  1. He established Maratha Supremacy in the Deccan.

  2. He had formulated the policy of the conquest of the North.

  3. He popularized the ideal of Hindu-pad Padshahi

  4. He built a fort at Satara and made Satara his centre
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Explanation

Baji Rao I was a Peshwa who expanded the Maratha Empire into the North, but he did not make Satara his center; the Chhatrapati resided in Satara, while the Peshwa operated from Pune.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Mohammed Ghori defeated Prithviraj in the first battle of Tarain

  2. Prithviraj defeated Mohammed Ghori in the second battle of Tarain

  3. Mohammed Ghori was defeated in the first battle of Tarain

  4. Mohammed Ghori won both the battle of Tarain
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prithviraj Chauhan was the last and the most powerful ruler of the Chauhan dynasty. He defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 A.D. 

In 1192, Muhammad Ghori again invaded India. In this Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Prithviraj Chauhan lost the second battle of Tarain due to the treachery of ________ ,the ruler of Kanauj.

  1. Jaichand

  2. Anagpal Tomar

  3. Mularaja

  4. Bhima II
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Explanation

The Second Battle of Tarian was fought in 1192 AD between Ghurid army of Mohammed Ghori and Rajput army of Prithviraj Chauhan. After his defeat in the first battle, Mohammad Ghori came back to avenge his loss. Many of Prithviraj Chauhan's former allies were this time indifferent to fight for him and his enemy, king Jaichand of Kannauj also supported Ghori which reduced the Rajput armywhich led them to their defeat.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

During Mahmud's expedition of Invasion, who got first defeat in Peshawar?

  1. Anandpal

  2. Jaipal

  3. Surajpal

  4. Jaichand
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni defeated the Hindu Shahi ruler Jaipal at the Battle of Peshawar in 1001 AD. This was the first major defeat of the Shahi dynasty against Mahmud.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Mahmood's raids exposed the _______ of the Northern states and paved the way for the  ______ of India.

  1. Strength, Independence

  2. Strength, Conquest

  3. Weakness, Conquest

  4. Bravery, Independence
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni's repeated raids demonstrated the military and political weakness of the fragmented Northern Indian states. This lack of unity facilitated subsequent invasions and the eventual conquest of India by later Islamic rulers.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

What was the main cause of the liberal policy towards Rajputs adopted by Akbar?

  1. The Rajputs belonged to Ruling class

  2. The Rajputs were warriors

  3. The Rajputs could be employed for fighting against the rebellious Muslims

  4. He wanted to become a National king and wanted to expend his empire without shedding blood
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Explanation

Akabr was the third ruler of the Mughal empire. He was so liberal in his religious outlook that he attempted to find a new religion on the basis of good points of all religions. He founded a new religion in 1581 and named it DIn-i-Ilahi. The main reason for this liberalism was his wish to become a national king and expand his empire peacefully.