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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

Alberuni came to India along with

  1. Mahmud Ghazni

  2. Muhammad - bin - Qasim

  3. Muhammad Ghuri

  4. Timur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alberuni, a famous scholar and polymath, accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni during his Indian expeditions and wrote the Kitab-ul-Hind.

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

When Mahmud of Ghazni invaded Somnath, the ruler of Gujrat was ?

  1. Mularaja

  2. Bhima I

  3. Jayasimha Siddharaja

  4. Bhima II
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Somnath temple in 1025-1026 AD, the ruler of Gujarat (the Chaulukya dynasty) was Bhima I.

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 Nawab of Awadh who permanently transferred his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow was

  1. Safdar Jang

  2. Shuja-ud-Daula

  3. Asaf-ud-Daula

  4. Saadat Khan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Asaf-ud-Daula, who ruled from 1775 to 1797, shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775.

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 Nawab of Awadh who permanently transferred his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow was ________.

  1. Safdarjang

  2. Shuja-ud-Daulah

  3. Asaf-ud-daula

  4. Saadat Khan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Asaf-ud-Daulah, the fourth Nawab of Awadh (ruled 1775-1797), permanently shifted the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775. He transformed Lucknow into a magnificent city with architectural projects including the Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, and other monuments that remain landmarks today.

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

Shuja-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of _______.

  1. Rampur

  2. Arcot

  3. Awadh

  4. Surat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shuja-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of Awadh from 5 October 1754 to 26 January 1775. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Panipat and the Battle of Buxar. He had allied himself with Mir Qasim and took part in the Battle of Buxar, which ended in 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

The Apostolate of the Sikhs consisted of _______ leaders.

  1. Eighteen

  2. Ten

  3. Only Two

  4. Seven
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Sikh tradition, the succession of Gurus is generally recognized as consisting of ten human Gurus, starting with Guru Nanak and ending with Guru Gobind Singh.

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 the period $1000-1026$ AD, how many plundering raids did Mahmud of Ghazni carried out of India?

  1. $8$
  2. $12$
  3. $17$
  4. $26$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historians generally agree that Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 plundering raids into India between 1000 and 1026 AD.

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 which year did Mahmud of Ghaznavi perform the infamous plunder of the Somnath temple?

  1. $1008$
  2. $1017$
  3. $1022$
  4. $1026$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni invaded and plundered the Somnath temple in 1026 AD (often cited as 1025-1026).