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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

Shuja-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of _______.

  1. Rampur

  2. Arcot

  3. Awadh

  4. Surat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shuja-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of Awadh from 5 October 1754 to 26 January 1775. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Panipat and the Battle of Buxar. He had allied himself with Mir Qasim and took part in the Battle of Buxar, which ended in 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

The Apostolate of the Sikhs consisted of _______ leaders.

  1. Eighteen

  2. Ten

  3. Only Two

  4. Seven
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Sikh tradition, the succession of Gurus is generally recognized as consisting of ten human Gurus, starting with Guru Nanak and ending with Guru Gobind Singh.

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 the period $1000-1026$ AD, how many plundering raids did Mahmud of Ghazni carried out of India?

  1. $8$

  2. $12$

  3. $17$

  4. $26$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historians generally agree that Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 plundering raids into India between 1000 and 1026 AD.

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

In which year did Mahmud of Ghaznavi perform the infamous plunder of the Somnath temple?

  1. $1008$

  2. $1017$

  3. $1022$

  4. $1026$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni invaded and plundered the Somnath temple in 1026 AD (often cited as 1025-1026).

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

Ghazni was a small principality in ___________.

  1. Mongolia

  2. Turkey

  3. Persia

  4. Afghanistan
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Answer - Afghanistan
Ghazni was a small principality in Afghanistan. In the first decade of 11 century, Ghazni was the most important center of Persian literature. Mahmud Gazni who plundered India 17 times belonged to Ghazni.
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 Sikh Guru who had fought the Mughals was __________.

  1. Guru Nanak Dev

  2. Guru Hargobind

  3. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  4. Guru Gobind Singh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was the one who militarized the community and fought extensively against the Mughal Empire.

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

Who among the following was responsible for making "Sikhism' a militant force?

  1. Guru Har Govind Singh

  2. Guru Teg Bahadur

  3. Guru Govind Singh

  4. Guru Arjun Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Har Govind Singh was the first guru to engage in warfare advising the Sikhs to take part in military training and martial arts. He also constructed Akal Takht. Guru Har Govind began the transformation of Sikhs from a peaceful community to militant fighting community but it was the leadership of Guru Teg Bahadur which made Sikhs a complete political and military force.
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 was not a Rajput dynasty?

  1. Solankis

  2. Rashtrakutas

  3. Chauhans

  4. Chandelas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Rajasthan and central India there arose a number of small kingdoms ruled by dynasties that came to be called the Rajputs. Many parts of North India and modern-day Pakistan were ruled by these dynasties. Some of these were Solanki dynasty who ruled over present day Gujarat, Chandelas of Khajuraho, Chauhans of Ajaymeru and Delhi, Bundelas of Bundelkhand, etc