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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 current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following kingdoms:
1. Ahmadnagar
2. Gulbarga
3. Berar
4. Kanchipuram
Which of the above kingdoms took place of Bahamani kingdom after its disintegration?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bahamini Kingdom was founded by Allaudin Bahman Shah with its capital at Gulbarga. Mahmud Gawan divided the kingdom into eight provinces or tarafs. By the year 1526, the Bahamini kingdom got divided into Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Berar, Golkonda and Bidar.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

With respect to Muhammad Bin Tughalq, consider the following statements.
1. He set up Diwan-I Riyasat to control market forces.
2. He set up an agricultural department Diwan-i- Amir Kohi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji created Diwan-i-Riyasat and Shabha-i-Mandi to regulate fixed market prices. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq set up an agricultural department Diwan-i-amir-i-kohi to improve cultivation. 

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. The state of Hyderabad was founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in 1724.
2. He waged wars, concluded peace, conferred titles and gave Jagirs and offices without reference to Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Niether 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The state of Hyderabad was founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in 1724 A.D., during the reign of Muhammad Shah Rangila, the 12th Mughal emperor (1719 A.D.-1748 A.D.). He waged wars, concluded peace, conferred titles and gave Jagirs and offices without reference to Delhi. He never openly declared his independence from the Central government but in practice he acted like an independent ruler.

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The Battle of Bhima-Koregaon was fought between the soldiers of the British East India Company and the strong Peshwa army (Marathas) under Bajirao II. This war was a part of ________________.

  1. First Anglo-Maratha war

  2. Second Anglo-Maratha war

  3. Third Anglo-Maratha war

  4. Fourth Anglo-Maratha war
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The Bhima-Koregaon battle was a part of the third Anglo-Maratha war which was fought between the soldiers of the British East India Company and the strong Peshwa army (Marathas) under Bajirao II in the year 1818 A.D. The British won the battle and hence British established Jay-Stambha (victory pillar) in Bhima-Koregaon village to commemorate the British East India Company's soldiers who fell in the battle (1818).
Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. The Third Anglo-Maratha war came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris.
2. It was fought between 1817-1818.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Anglo-Maratha war came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris. There was an ongoing tussle between the British and Pindaris who were irregular horsemen that plundered and foraged in central India during the 18th century. The war was fought between 1817-1818. In this battle the British won and British victory resulted in the breakup of the Maratha Empire.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?<br>1. Waman Pandit is a Sanskrit scholar in the Golconda Kingdom.
2. Ali Adil Shah was known as Jagat Guru'.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ali Adil Shah, the ruler of Bijapur, had an excellent library to which he appointed the well-known Sanskrit scholar, Waman Pandit. Ibrahim Adil Shah II accorded patronage to all, including Hindu saints and temples. Due to his syncretic approach he came to be called ‘Jagat Guru’.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The battle of Samugarh was fought between _________________.

  1. Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh

  2. Shahjahan and Chand Bibi

  3. Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh

  4. Jahangir and Sher Shah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The battle of Samugarh was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh. It was a decisive battle in the struggle for the throne during the Mughal war of succession. In this battle, Dara was finally defeated by Aurangzeb. After that, Aurangzeb went on to rule the Mughal empire. 

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The Paika Rebellion as recently seen in the news occurred in ______________.

  1. Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Madras

  4. Punjab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Paika Rebellion took place when the British East India company wrested the rent-free land that had been given to the Paiks for their military service to the Kingdom of Khurda. This rebellion briefly shook the foundations of British rule in the eastern part of India (Odisha). In this rebellion, Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar, the military chief of the King of Khurda, led his army of Paikas forcing the British East India Company forces to retreat.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which factor was most responsible for the collapse of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Enemy invasion

  2. Religious unrest

  3. Economic distress

  4. Peasant revolts

  5. Succession disputes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The Mughals did not have a law of primogeniture i.e., a law, whereby the first born son would naturally inherit the throne. Hence, every time a king died, there was a war of succession among the contenders to the throne. 

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Modern period in India began with the death of ______ in 1707.

  1. Akbar

  2. Shahjahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Jahangir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The period of the Great Mughals, which began in 1526 with Babur’s accession to the throne, ended with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Aurangzeb’s death marked the end of medieval era and beginning of modern era in Indian history. 

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Chand Bibi is known for _______________ .

  1. participating in 1857 revolt

  2. socio-religious reforms

  3. valiantly fighting the Mughal forces

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chand Bibi was a Muslim woman warrior from medieval India. She acted as the Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of Ahmednagar (1596–99). Chand Bibi is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

What was given as payment to the Mughal officers in return for their services?

  1. Crown land

  2. Jagirs

  3. Money

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jagirs were given to the Mughal officers in return for their services. In the later period when the Mughal empire was declining, when there was a shortage of land to be given as jagirs, crown lands were given which resulted in the loss of revenue and hence a weakening economy.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

What was the main objective of Mughals?

  1. To expand their power in the South

  2. To expand their power in the North

  3. To expand their power in the East

  4. To expand their power in the west
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mughals had entered Khandesh. Their main objectives was to expand their power in the South. There were settlements of Siddi people, who had come from Africa, along the coastline of Konkan.

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

During the Rajput era, India was ruled over by only one king.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajput era was characterized by a fragmented political landscape with numerous independent kingdoms and clans, rather than a single unified empire.