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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

Who was the ruler of Multan at the time of Mahmud's Invasion?

  1. Bhimdev

  2. Anandpal

  3. Sukhpal

  4. Rajaram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sukhpal was the ruler of Multan during Mahmud invasion. He was appointed as the ruler by Mahmud because he had embraced Islam. But later, when he gave up Islam and began to rule as an independent ruler Mahmud invaded Multan in 1008 to punish him.

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 invasion of Mahmud was appreciated by the Caliph and made Mahmud known as Star of Islamic world?

  1. Invasion of Thaneshwar

  2. Invasion of Kalijar

  3. Invasion of Mathura

  4. Invasion of Somnath
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud invaded Somnath temple in 1025 A.D it was his last invasion in India. He destroyed the idol of Somnath and looted enormous wealth from this temple. He took a lot of silver, gold and many other precious gems along with him.  The Islamic world appreciated this victory and the Caliph called him as the "Star of the Islamic world".

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 ruler committed suicide due to humiliation of defeat from Mahmud of Ghazni?

  1. Jaipal

  2. Anandpal

  3. Jaichand

  4. Prithiviraj Chauhan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni for the first time attacked modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in 1000 AD. There he defeated Hindu Shahi ruler Jaya Pala, who committed suicide later and was succeeded then by his son Anandpala.

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, usually the ____________ part of the cultivation was taken as the land revenue.

  1. fourth

  2. fifth

  3. sixth

  4. tenth
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the Rajput era, land revenue was typically fixed at one-sixth of the total agricultural produce.

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

To establish French political influence in Southern India, Dupleix had an opportunity in the disputed succession to the thrones of __________.

  1. Delhi and Awadh

  2. Hyderabad and Carnatic

  3. Travancore

  4. Vijayanagar and Ahmednagar
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Explanation

Dupleix, the French Governor-General, intervened in the succession disputes of Hyderabad and the Carnatic to expand French influence in India.

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 the Carnatic, the English supported the claims of _____.

  1. Anwaruddin

  2. Chanda Sahib

  3. Nasir Jang

  4. Muzaffar Jang
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A Correct answer
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In the Carnatic Wars, the English East India Company supported the claims of Anwaruddin, while the French supported Chanda Sahib.

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

One of the founder kings of a ruling dynasty of North India elected by the people was ___________.

  1. Chandradeva of the Gahadavala dynasty

  2. Gopala of the Pala dynasty

  3. Ajayaraj of the Chauhan dynasty

  4. Jeja or Jejja of the Chandeka dynasty
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Explanation

Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal. He came to power around 750 CE. He was democratically elected by the people of Bengal.

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

Udai Singh was a ruler of ___________.

  1. Bijapur

  2. Golkonda

  3. Mewar

  4. Malwa
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Explanation

Udai Singh was the Maharana of Mewar and the founder of the city of Udaipur in the present-day Rajasthan state of India. He was the 53rd ruler of the Mewar dynasty.

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

Maharaja Jaswant Singh died at __________.

  1. Jaunpur

  2. Behrampur

  3. Jamrud

  4. Ajmer
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Maharaja Jaswant Singh was a ruler of Marwar which is in the southwestern part of the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan. He died at Jamrud, near Peshawar in Pakistan, on 28 December 1678 at the age of 49.

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

Maldeva was the ruler of _________.

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaunpur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Kannauj
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Maldev Rathore was an Indian ruler of Marwar, which was later known as Jodhpur in the present-day Rajasthan state of India. He was a descendant of the Rathore clan.