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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 first Sultan to introduce the system of branding horses?

  1. Mohammed bin Tughlaq

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Balban
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji brought many reforms which included introduction of the system of branding of horses which made administration more efficient. The corruption was checked by the dagh or branding system. Every soldier had his face recorded and his horse branded with imperial sign.

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 founder of the Paramara dynasty?

  1. Upendra Krishnaraja

  2. Mihir Bhoj

  3. Pulakeshin

  4. Harshvardhana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Paramara Dynasty was founded by a chief called Upendra (Krishanaraja) at the beginning of the 9th century. The capital of Paramaras initially was Ujjain which later was replaced by Dhara. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was conquered finally by Alauddin Khilji.

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 founder of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty?

  1. Harichandra

  2. Raja Bhoj

  3. Prithviraj Chauhan

  4. Pulakeshin
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The Gurjara Pratihara dynasty was founded by Harichandra, in the area around Jodhpur in Rajputana. They ruled most of northern India from mid-7th to the 11th century. Gurjara-Pratihara are known for their sculptures, carved panels and open pavilion style temples. The greatest development of their style of temple building was at Khajuraho

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 control the conspiring nobles Alauddin Khilji introduced an efficient _________ system. 

  1. administration

  2. watch and ward

  3. espionage

  4. prohibition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji belonged to the Khalji dynasty and was the most powerful ruler of his dynasty and one of the Sultans of Delhi Sultanate. He wanted to control the conspiring nobles for which an efficient spy network was set up that reached into the private households of nobles. Apart from this, he reduced the economic wherewithal of nobles to launch rebellions by confiscating their wealth and removing them from their bases of power.

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

Prithviraj Chauhan lost the second battle of Tarain due to the treachery of ________ ,the ruler of Kanauj.

  1. Jaichand

  2. Anagpal Tomar

  3. Mularaja

  4. Bhima II
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The Second Battle of Tarian was fought in 1192 AD between Ghurid army of Mohammed Ghori and Rajput army of Prithviraj Chauhan. After his defeat in the first battle, Mohammad Ghori came back to avenge his loss. Many of Prithviraj Chauhan's former allies were this time indifferent to fight for him and his enemy, king Jaichand of Kannauj also supported Ghori which reduced the Rajput armywhich led them to their 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

Mohammed Ghori's chief commander was ___________.

  1. Devagiri

  2. Allauddin Khilji

  3. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

  4. Razia Begum
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Ghori was Sultan of the Ghurid Empire from 1173 to 1202. In 1194 AD, when Muhammad Ghori invaded India, he attacked Kannauj and defeated Jai Chand Rathor in the battlefield of Chandawar. After this invasion, Qutab-ud-Din Aibak became his chief commander.

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

Chandbardai was the state poet in the court of which of the following kings?

  1. Maharana Pratap

  2. Maharaja Hari Singh

  3. Prithvi raj Chauhan

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
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Chandbardai was known for his excellence in poetry. Chandrabai was a court poet of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. He was born in Lahore in the year 1148. He acquired immense knowledge of language, literature, grammar, puranas, astrology etc. The famous creation of Chandbardai is Prithviraj Raso. It is considered to be the first epic in Hindi. 

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 famous creation of Chandbardai which is also a first Hindi epic is 

  1. Prithviraj Raso

  2. Harshacharithr

  3. Vikramorvasiyam

  4. All of these
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Chandrabai was a court poet of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. He was born in Lahore in the year 1148. He acquired immense knowledge of language, literature, grammar, puranas, astrology etc. The famous creation of Chandbardai is Prithviraj Raso. It is considered to be the first epic in Hindi. 

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

Chandbardai was known for his excellence in which of the following arts

  1. Painting

  2. Sculpture

  3. Poetry

  4. Pottery
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Chandbardai was known for his excellence in poetry. Chandrabai was a court poet of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. He was born in Lahore in the year 1148. He acquired immense knowledge of language, literature, grammar, puranas, astrology etc. The famous creation of Chandbardai is Prithviraj Raso. It is considered to be the first epic in Hindi. 

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

Dulip Singh presented Kohinoor Diamond to British because ______.

  1. Pension was sanctioned to Dulip Singh

  2. He became subordinate to British

  3. Dulip Singh himself was asked to administer the territory of Sikhs

  4. He defeated the Britishers
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Duleep Singh was the youngest son of the Maharaja of the Punjab, Ranjit Singh. He was placed on the throne of the Sikh state in 1843 after the death of his father in 1839 and his elder brother. Under the provision of the Treaty of Lahore, the English Company annexed Punjab and Duleep Singh was dethroned. Deprived of his power, his lands and other property and the treasury were confiscated. Later, the English East India Company granted him a life pension of 4,00,000 to 5,00,000 rupees per year.