Tag: india in 18th century

Quizzes (0) Questions (148)

Questions Related to india in 18th century

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 state of Hyderabad was founded by __________.

  1. Mursid Kuli Khan

  2. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah

  3. Mahmud Begada

  4. Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Bin Sam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B 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.). But after the death of Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in 1748, Hyderabad fell prey to the disruptive forces.

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

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth guru of th Sikhs. He had inspired the Khalsa with the belief that their destiny was to rule. Several battles were fought by Guru Gobind Singh against the Rajput and Mughal rulers, both before and after the institution of the Khalsa in 1699.
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

The Buddhist philosopher ______ was the spiritual preceptor of Dharmapala.

  1. Asvaghosha

  2. Haribhadra

  3. Aryadeva

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

Haribhadra was a renowned Buddhist scholar and philosopher who served as the spiritual preceptor to the Pala king Dharmapala.

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

Mahipala I was the son of _________.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Rajyapala

  3. Vikramapala

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

Mahipala I was the son of Vikramapala, who was a member of the Pala dynasty. He is credited with reviving the power of the Palas after a period of decline.

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 first native state to introduce military training on the European model was _______________.

  1. Kashmir

  2. Mysore

  3. Golcanda

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

Hyder Ali of Mysore was the first Indian ruler to modernize his military forces by adopting European training methods and organization.

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 Palas of Bengal patronised _______.

  1. Hinayana Buddhism

  2. Jainism

  3. Hinduism

  4. Tantrika Buddhism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala dynasty of Bengal were great patrons of Buddhism, specifically the Tantrika or Vajrayana school, which flourished in their universities like Vikramashila.

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 Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha was defeated by which Pala ruler?

  1. Gopala

  2. Dharmapala

  3. Devpala

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

Devpala, the Pala king, successfully campaigned against the Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha, asserting Pala dominance in the region.

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

Nalanda, Kashi and Vikramashila were well known ____________ .

  1. centres of pilgrimage

  2. centres of learning

  3. holy places

  4. centres of trade
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nalanda, Kashi, and Vikramashila were world-renowned centers of higher learning and education in ancient and medieval India.