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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 had given Mahmud an Investiture to rule as an independent ruler?

  1. Subuktgin

  2. Caliph of Baghdad name Qadirbillah

  3. Ottoman Turk

  4. Arab Caliph named Al-hitmatdai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni received a robe of honor and a title from the Caliph of Baghdad, Al-Qadir Billah, which legitimized his rule as an independent sovereign.

Multiple choice history the period of revolts and rebellions development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which of the following was the contemporary Bengal King during the time of Harsha of Kanauj?

  1. Bhaskaravarman

  2. Divakaramitra

  3. Devagupta

  4. Sasanka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Harsha Who is also known as Harshvardhan belonged to Vardhan dynasty. He was the son of Prabhakar Vardhan. After the death of Prabhakar Vardhan, his eldest son Rajyavardhan became the ruler of Thaneshwar but  Shashank, the king of Gauda in Bengal cunningly murdered Rajayavardhana. On hearing the murder of his brother, Harsha decided to march against King of Gauda and later killed Shashank in a battle.

Multiple choice history the period of revolts and rebellions development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Who was the founder of the Sena dynasty?

  1. Ballal Sena

  2. Hemanta Sen

  3. Lakshman Sen

  4. Vijay Sen
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B Correct answer
Explanation
The Sena empire was a hindu dynasty during the late classical period on the Indian subcontinent. The founder of dynasty was Samanta Sena but the real founder of Sena dynasty was Hemanta Sena who usurped power and declared himself king in 1095 AD.
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
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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
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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
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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 the dawn of modern culture in europe and india development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Among the following which one overthrew the Ming Dynasty?

  1. The Mongols

  2. The Manchu

  3. Yuan Dynasty

  4. Song Dynasty

  5. Tokugawa Shogunate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) was the last ethnic Chinese dynasty, sandwiched between two foreign ones: the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty and the Manchurian Qing Dynasty. It was the fourth longest Chinese dynasty, lasting for 276 years.  It began with a decline in the Mongol Empire and uniting of ethnic Chinese resistance; flourished with a growth in foreign trade, art, and literature; and ended with natural disasters, war, and internal rebellion, which weakened the Chinese ready for defeat by the united Manchurian forces.