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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 geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

In the matters of administration, the $Perumals$ were assisted by $Naluthali$, the council of Brahmins.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Perumals had representatives called Koyiladhikarikal. In the matters of administration the Perumals were assisted by Naluthali, the council of Bramhins. Perumals had a militia called Ayiram (Thousand). Perumals levied taxes from the Nadus, Nagaras (towns), Brahmin Gramas, temples, etc.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

By the close of the $18th$ century, the East India Company defeated ______.

  1. Hyder Ali

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Akbar Ali

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the year 1799, Tipu Sultan was killed during the fourth Anglo-Mysore war in defending his capital, Srirangapatna.  The Nawab of Carnatic provided help to the Europeans and hence, the East India Company army with the support of Nizam of Hyderabad were successful in defeating Tipu Sultan.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Fearing the attack from _________________ many Naduvazhis and Desavazhis fled to Venadu.

  1. East India Company

  2. Marthanda Varma

  3. Mysore Sultans

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

By the second half of the 18th century the Sultans of Mysore, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan marched towards Kerala and led military campaigns which created frenzy among the Naduvazhis of northern Kerala. Nediyiruppu, Kola and other smaller Swaroopams quickly came under the Mysore Sultans. Thus, fearing the attack from Mysore Sultans many Naduvazhis and Desavazhis fled to Venadu.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Who and when developed Travancore into a strong princely state by bringing out many administrative reforms and strengthening its militia?

  1. Marthandavarma in the $16$th century
  2. Marthandavarma in the $18$th century
  3. Tipu Sultan in the $18$th century
  4. Tipu Sultan in the $16$th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Marthandavarma was instrumental in leading the province of Venadu into modernity. It was under him that Travancore became a modern state. Marthandavarma developed Travancore into a strong princely state in the 18th century by bringing out many administrative reforms and strengthening its militia.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Which of the following is true regarding the Nadu Swaroopams?

  1. In order to increase their power, Nadus used to clash with one another and used to join forces against the common enemy.

  2. Swaroopams had their own military.

  3. Fearing the attack from Mysore Sultans many Naduvazhis fled to Venadu.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In order to increase their power, the Nadus used to clash with one another and used to join forces against common enemies like the Portuguese and the Dutch. The Swaroopams had their own military. Arisippadijanam of Venadu, Padamalanayanmar of Kolathu Nadu and Lokaru of Nediyiruppu were such armies. By the second half of the 18th century the Sultans of Mysore, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan marched towards Kerala and led military campaigns which created frenzy among the Naduvazhis of northern Kerala. Thus, fearing the attack from Mysore Sultans many Naduvazhis and Desavazhis fled to Venadu.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

By the 12th century CE, the centralized rule of the Perumals came to an end. The new power that developed in the Nadus were known as Naduvazhi Saroopams. Who were Swaroopams?

  1. Fighting tribes

  2. Ruling families

  3. Geographical explorers

  4. Traders
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The centralized rule of the Perumals came to an end by 12th century CE. The Nadus became independent. The positions of power that eventually developed in the Nadus were known as Naduvazhi Swaroopams. The Swaroopams were the ruling families with the right of self-rule and they followed matrilineal system of inheritance called Marumakkathayam.

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

The empire was divided into provinces and the provinces were sub-divided into 

  1. Bukktis

  2. Nadus

  3. Aharas

  4. Vishayas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the administrative structure of the Vijayanagara Empire, the empire was divided into provinces (mandalam/rajya), which were further subdivided into districts known as Nadus.

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

The Vijayanagar and the Bahamani Kingdoms fought relentlessly throughout the period of their existence for the possession of _____.

  1. Goa

  2. Goa, Dabhol and Chaul

  3. Telengana

  4. Raichur Doab
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Behamani kingdom in the Deccan was founded by Hasan Gangu in 1347.

The Vijayanagar kingdom in the south was founded by two brothers, Harihar, and Bukka in 1336. Both the Bahamani and the Vijayanagar kingdom were often at war with each other because both the kingdoms claimed for the Raichur Doab. Raichur Doab was fertile land. It was situated between the river Krishna and the river Tungabhadra.

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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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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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.