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Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which book described the Arab invasion of Sindh for the very first time?

  1. Shahnama

  2. Baburnama

  3. Akbarnama

  4. Chachnama
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Chachnama is popularly known as Fateh Nama Sind. It is originally written in Arabic text and described the Arab invasion of Sindh for the very first time.
Multiple choice history the sultans of delhi development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which one of the following rulers laid the foundation of a new town where the modern city of Agra stands?

  1. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Akbar

  4. Shahjahan
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Sikandar Lodi was the sultan of Delhi between 1489 and 1517. He expanded Lodi territory into the regions of Gwalior and Bihar. In 1503 he commissioned the building of the present city of Agra. Agra was founded by him.
Multiple choice history delhi during the medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

What is meant by "The Forty"?

  1. The cream of Afghan nobles

  2. The pick of the intellectuals among the Khaljis

  3. The select body of the Turkish aristocracy

  4. The Ulema or the Muslim divines
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Answer- (C) - The select body of the Turkish aristocracy

Iltutmish set up an official nobility of slaves known as 'Chalisa', 'Chahalgani' or ' Group of Forty'. This group played an important role in the administration of Delhi Sultanate.

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Consider the following statements :
1. By passing the role of the Caliph, Balban called himself the 'Shadow of God' and removed the Caliph's name from the Khutba and Sikka.
2. To pacify the ulema, Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq secured an investiture from the Abbasid Taliph.
3. Firoz Tughlaq secured the investiture twice from the caliph.
4. Iltutmish was the first of the Sultans to procure a manour of 'letter of investiture' from the caliph.

Which of these statements are correct?

  1. All of these

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Balban did not remove the Caliph's name; he sought legitimacy. Iltutmish was indeed the first to receive a letter of investiture. Firoz Tughlaq received it twice, and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq also sought it.

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which one of the following works of Amir Khusrau deals with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji?

  1. Khajain-ul-Futuh

  2. Miftah-ul-Futuh

  3. Nuh Siphar

  4. Quairanus Sadain
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Khusrau wrote the Khaza'in ul-Futuh (The Treasures of Victory) recording Ala ud-Din's construction works, wars and administrative service containing the conquest of Gujarat (1299), Ranthambhor (1301), Mewar (1303), Malva (1305), Devagiri (1307-08) Warangal (1309-10) and Dwarsamudra (1310-11). Hence, Option A is correct.
Among the rest, Miftah-ul-Futuh is also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusrau in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji. Nuh Siphar described the events of Mubarak Shah Khalji's reign and Quaairus Sadain is a recitation of the quran. Hence, these are incorrect. 
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

The palas controlled vast areas of the  ________Gangetic plain.

  1. northern

  2. southern

  3. eastern

  4. western
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala Empire was a powerful dynasty that ruled over the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, including Bengal and Bihar.

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

The Palas ruled eastern India from ________.

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Ujjain

  3. Kalinga

  4. Vajji
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Palas established their power base in Bengal and Bihar, with Pataliputra serving as a significant administrative and cultural center during their reign.

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

Who founded the vikramasila monastery in Bhagalpur district in Bihar.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Vikramapala

  3. Gopala

  4. Devapala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramashila was founded by Pāla king Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century. It flourished for about four centuries before it was demolished by Bakhtiyar Khilji around 1193. The remains of the ancient university have been excavated at village Antichak in Bhagalpur District of Bihar state. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Dharmapala. 

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

Apart from the agriculture, Palas also derived their income from wide commercial contacts in _______.

  1. North- Asia

  2. South-Asia

  3. South-east Asia

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala dynasty maintained extensive maritime trade routes, particularly with Southeast Asian kingdoms, which contributed significantly to their economic prosperity.