UPPCS Medieval History PYQs.

1.Muhammad-Bin-Qasim was -

2.When was Sindh conquered by Muhammad-Bin-Qasim?

3.The first Muslim invader of India was:

4.Who was the court historian of Mahmud Ghazni?

5.Assertion (A): Mahmud Ghazni invaded India for 17 times.

Reason (R): He wanted to establish Muslim rule in India.

6.The ruler of Chalukya/Solanki dynasty of Gujarat at the time of Mahmud Ghazni’s invasion on Gujarat:

7.Which among the following ruler of Kashmir abolished Zaziya and Cow Slaughter?

8.‘An incident……an Indecisive victory’, which modern historian had made this comment on Arab’s victory over Sindh?

9.Who among the followings was founder of Ghaznavi dynasty?

10.Which of the following statement is not true about Al-Beruni?

1.Who circulated the silver coins with numismatic inscription in Sanskrit at its one side?

2.On the coins of which Muslim ruler, the image of Goddess Laxmi was inscribed?

3.On whose coins the name of last Caliph of Baghdad was inscribed for the first time?

4.Assertion (A): Turkish invasions on India were successful.

Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India.

5.Which slave of Muhammad Ghori had attained victory on Bengal?

6.Which one of the following rulers from Central Asia conquered North India in 1192?

7.The first attack of Sultan Muhammad Ghori in India was at-

8.In which battle Muhammad Ghori had defeated Jai Chanda?

9.Which of the following rulers was popularly known as ‘Prithviraj Chauhan’?

10.The battle which established the Muslim rule in India?

11.The phrase ‘last Sun of Indian glory’ has been used for:

1.Which sultan introduced the tradition of writing the name of the mint on the coins in India?

2.Who among the following sultans of sultanate had shifted his capital to Delhi at first?

3.Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and declared Delhi as the capital of his empire?

4.Who among the followings had established Delhi as the capital of Delhi sultanate?

5.Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called ‘tanka’ in North India?

6.Who among the followings had circulated silver coin named ‘Tanka’?

7.During which of the following regime Mongol invader Genghis Khan reached at north-west frontiers of India?

8.Which Sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan?

9.Who was called ‘a slave of a slave’?

10.Which medieval king of India introduced ‘Iqta system’?

11.About which sultan of Delhi it is considered that he followed the policy of ‘Blood and Iron’?

12.During Balban’s rule, where did the Revolt of Tughril Khan took place?

13.Who among the following governor rebelled during Balban’s reign?

14.Assertion (A): Balban made his rule powerful and centralized all the powers in his hand.

Reason (R): He wanted to secure North-West frontiers from Mongol attack.

15.Who among the following Sultans called himself as ‘Naib of Caliph’ in his inscription on the mosque of Garhmukteshwar?

16.Who among the following sultan concentrated complete one year to suppress the Meos/Mayos and cutting the forest near Delhi?

17.Where was Razia Sultan defeated and assassinated?

18.Who was responsible to dethrone Razia?

19.Who among the following was the first women ruler of Delhi during Medieval India?

20.Who was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi?

1.During the reign of which Sultan of Delhi, Hindu gods and Goddesses were worshiped in royal palaces?

2.Which of the following Sultan appointed a Special army to protect the boundaries of the empire?

3.Which of the following Sultan had named Devgiri as ‘Quwwat-ul-Islam’?

4.Which Sultan of Delhi had charged land revenue at the rate of 50% of the production?

5.Which among the following Sultans had held the title of Sikandar II?

6.Which Sultan of Delhi had held the title of Khalifatullah?

7.What was the boundary between the Delhi Sultan and Mongols during Alauddin Khilji after 1306 AD?

8.Who among the following commanders of Alauddin became the first Sultan of Tughlaq dynasty?

9.The first Sultan of Delhi who charged ‘Ghari’ or Griha kar (house tax) was?

10.Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khilji in chronological order.

1. Ranthambor

2. Gujarat

3. Warangal

4. Chittor

11.Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khilji in chronological order.

1. Ranthambor

2. Gujarat

3. Warangal

4. Chittor

12.Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

13.Whose army was defeated by the army of Kakatiya rulers in 1303 at Warangal?

14.Assertion (A): Southern expeditions of Alauddin aimed at collection of wealth.

Reason (R): He wanted to establish control on Southern states.

15.Assertion (A): Alauddin introduced price control system in Delhi.

Reason (R): He intended to give minimum salary to laborers.

16.Market control system was introduced by:

17.The measures taken by Alauddin to control the market price-

18.With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:

1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during Jalal-ud-din Khilji.

2. During Alauddin Khilji, Mongols besieged Delhi.

3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq lost parts to Mongols.

Which is correct?

19.Consider the following statements related to Alauddin Khilji:

I. Land revenue based on measurement

II. Implemented in whole sultanate

III. Abandoned rights of provincial governors

Which correct?

20.Which one of the following Kings of the medieval India began the ‘Public Distribution System’?

21.Match the List-I with List-II:

A. Ranthambore

B. Chittor

C. Devagiri

D. Gujarat

1. Karna Dev

2. Raja Rai Ramachandra

3. Hammir Dev

4. Rana Ratan Singh

1.Which of the following was the first Sultan of Delhi to charge irrigation tax?

2.Which Sultan of Delhi had established a Translation Department with a view that, it will create a better understanding between two communities?

3.Who had established the city of Jaunpur?

4.Who had brought two Ashokan pillars from Topra and Meerut to Delhi?

5.Which Sultan of Delhi brought Ashokan pillars to Delhi?

6.Which of the following Sultan of Delhi had established Employment office for the help of Unemployed persons?

7.Public works department was established at first by—

8.Who had established public works department for the first time?

9.During period of which ruler the traveller of Morocco ‘Ibn-e-Battuta’ came to India?

10.During whose ruling period Ibn-e-Battuta visited India?

11.Who among the following have given the particular about postal system of Sultanate period?

12.Which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate had established a separate department of agriculture ‘Diwan-i-Amir Kohi’?

13.Which sultan of Delhi Sultanate had established a separate department of agriculture and made a plan for rotation of crops?

14.Which type of department ‘Diwan-i-Amir Kohi’ was in Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s administration?

15.Assertion (A): Token currency plan of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was failed.

Reason (R): Muhammad Bin Tughlaq had no appropriate control on circulation of currency.

16.Token currency circulated in India at first by—

17.Which among the following Sultan had circulated token currency in India at first?

18.Who among the following translated 300 volumes of Sanskrit books collected by Firoz Tughlaq during the campaign of Nagarkot?

19.Isami, Barni and Ibn Batuta were contemporaries of which Muslim ruler?

20.Who was the Sultan of Delhi to participate in celebration of Holi Festival publically?

21.Muhammad Bin Tughlaq transferred his capital to—

22.Order to transfer the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was given by—

23.“The king was freed from his people and they from their king”. On whose death did Badauni comment this?

24.The most learned ruler of Delhi, who was expert in Astronomy, Mathematics and Astrology was?

25.During the rule of which dynasty Vizarat was on its zenith?

26.Which Sultan of Delhi had termed Alai Amir as Khwaja Tash or Co-Slaves?

27.In reference to 13th century A.D. who among the following ruler is credited for the construction of canal for agricultural purpose?

28.The first Indian ruler to organize pilgrimage at the expense of the state was—

29.Which one of the following Sultan of Delhi established the Employment office, Diwan-i-Khairat and Dar-ul-Shifa?

30.Sherb, tax was levied on—

31.Which of the following was known as Shiraj of the east during reign of Sharqi Sultanas?

32.Which Sultan of Delhi had charged Jaziya on Brahmins too?

33.During which ruler Timur had invaded India and looted Delhi?

34.Sultans of which dynasty ruled the country for the longest period?

1.Who among the following had invited learned Scholars from Arabia, Persia and Central Asia?

2.Who among the following composed his poems with sub-name of Gulrukhi?

3.Who among the following medieval ruler had composed his poems in pen-name of Gulrukhi?

4.Who had established the Agra city?

5.Who among the following Sultan had transferred the capital of Sultanate from Delhi to Agra?

6.Who among the following Sultans is known for withdrawal of Zakat on foodgrains?

7.Who among the following had established Agra?

8.Who among the following had established Agra city?

9.Which Sultan of medieval period is credited for establishment of Agra city and making it the capital of Sultanate?

10.The ruler, during whose regime Guru Nanak had established Sikh religion was—

11.When was the Census work done for first time in India?

12.With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”?

13.Which Medieval ruler had declared that ‘Kingship is brotherhood’ and ‘Brotherhood is Kingship’?

14.Which among the following Sultanate rulers were Afghan?

1.Which of the following Sultan had got constructed the fifth floor of Qutub Minar?

2.First tomb of India constructed in Islamic style was—

3.Vijay Stambha of Chittore was constructed by—

4.Buildings in old Fort of Delhi were constructed by—

5.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.

List-I (Building)

A. Sultan Garhi

B. Red Palace

C. Jamat Khana Masjid

D. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra

List-II (Builders)

1. Alauddin Khilji

2. Qutbuddin Aibak

3. Iltutmish

4. Balban

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6.With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:

1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.

2. It is the only circular temple built in India.

3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.

4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

7.In which one of the following buildings the first extant true arch is found?

8.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.

List-I (Monument)

A. Atala Devi Masjid

B. Chhota Sona Masjid

C. Qadam Rasul

D. Adina Masjid, Pandua

List-II (Builder)

1. Nusrat Shah

2. Ibrahim Shah Sharqi

3. Sikandar Shah

4. Wali Muhammad

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9.Who built the Kirti Stambha of Chittor?

10.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

11.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

12.Who among the following had not contributed in construction of Qutub Minar?

13.Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I

A. Aibak

B. Iltutmish

C. Balban

D. Alauddin Khilji

List II

1. Kilokhari

2. Siri Fort

3. Adhai din ka jhopra

4. Sultan Garhi

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14.The iron pillar established in the courtyard of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the memory of—

1.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

List-I (Book)

A. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri

B. Taj-ul-Maasir

C. Tarikh-ul-Hind

D. Tughlaqnama

List-II (Author)

1. Al-Beruni

2. Amir Khusro

3. Hasan Nizami

4. Minhas-us-Siraj

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2.The book ‘Fawaid ul Fawad’ is the record of the conversations of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, it was compiled by—

3.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-I

A. Mulla Daud

B. Damodar Kavi

C. Somnath

D. Amir Khusro

List-II

1. Chandayan

2. Ashiqa

3. Padmavati Katha

4. Rag Vibodh

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4.Tuti-e-Hind Amir Khusrau was born in—

5.Amir Khusrau was in whose court?

6.Who among the following called himself ‘Tuti-e-Hind’?

7.In the growth of which of the following, Amir Khusrau played a leading role?

8.Which among the following Persian poets have mentioned about Indian atmosphere?

9.Who among the following is regarded as the father of ‘Khari Boli Hindi’?

10.Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I

A. Ziauddin Barani

B. Hasan Nizami

C. Minhaj-i-Siraj

D. Yahya Bin Ahmad

List II

1. Tarikh-e-Mubarakshahi

2. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri

3. Tarikh-e-Firozshahi

4. Taj-ul-Maasir

5. Tabaqat-e-Akbari

Code:

11.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:

List-I (Work)

A. Tabaqat-i-Akbari

B. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri

C. Tarikh-i-Firozshahi

D. Tarikh-i-Yamini

List-II (Author)

1. Al Utbi

2. Minhaj-ud-din bin Siraj-ud-din

3. Nizamuddin

4. Zia-ud-din Barani

Code:

12.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I

A. Tarikh-i-Hind

B. Tarikh-i-Dilli

C. Rehla

D. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri

List-II

1. Ibn Battuta

2. Minhaj

3. Al Biruni

4. Khusrau

Code:

13.Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using code given below—

List-I (Book)

A. Mirat-e-Sikandari

B. Burhan-e-Masir

C. Riyaz-us-Salatin

D. Riyaz-ul-Insha

List-II (Context)

1. History of Bengal

2. History of Bahmani’s Ahmad Nagar

3. Collection of Mahmood Gawan’s letters

4. Victory of Gujarat

Code:

14.Who among the following has translated Chintamani Bhatt’s Sanskrit text ‘Suka Saptati’ in Persian and gave it the title ‘Tutinama’?

15.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.

List-I (Building)

A. Sultan Garhi

B. Red Palace

C. Jamat Khana Masjid

D. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra

List-II (Builders)

1. Alauddin Khilji

2. Qutubuddin Aibak

3. Iltutmish

4. Balban

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16.Who among the following has translated Chintamani Bhatt’s Sanskrit text ‘Suka Saptati’ in Persian and gave it the title ‘Tutinama’?

17.Name of the book written by Fakhri-i-Mudabbir on the art of war was—

18.Which of the following is not correctly matched? (Book–Author)

19.Who wrote Fatwa-i-Jahandari?

20.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

21.Which of the following is not correctly matched? (Books–Writers)

22.Who had written the Telugu version of Mahabharat?

23.The first Muslim to study the Puranas?

24.Who among the following had introduced the study of Bhagwad Gita in Muslim world?

25.Who among the following historians had authored Taj-ul-Ma’asir?

26.Sultan of Delhi who had written his Autobiography?

27.Which among the following creations was written at First?

1.Abd-ur-Razzak came to Vijaya Nagara during—

2.Consider the following statements in reference to taxation system of Vijayanagar ruler Krishnadeva Raya:

1. Land revenue was determined on the basis of the quality of land.

2. Owners of the private factories were paying industrial tax.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

3.Consider the following statements—

1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and established new Saluva dynasty clinching their throne.

2. Veer Narasimha clinched the throne from last Saluva ruler

3. Veer Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother Krishnadeva Raya

4. Krishnadeva Raya's half brother Achyutadeva Raya succeeded him.

4.Which city had Krishna Deva Raya founded?

5.Who were the eight jewels in the court of Krishna Deva Raya?

6.Ruler of famous Vijaya Nagara Empire Krishna deva Raya was the golden period of which literature?

7.Eight Jewels were in whose court?

8.The famous temple of Vijaya Nagara ‘Hazara Temple’ was constructed during whose reign?

9.Which among the following ruler of Vijaya Nagara had started the recruitment of Muslims in his army?

10.Coronation of which of the following has completed more than 500 Years?

11.With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.

2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagar Empire.

3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.

12.The remains of which of the following places represents the ancient capital of Vijaya Nagar Kingdom?

13.During which year Bahmani kingdom was founded?

14.Who among the following was the founder of Bahmani Kingdom in south?

15.Bahmani Kingdom was founded in—

16.Who was the last ruler of Sharqi dynasty of Jaunpur?

17.Who was the last ruler of ‘Jaunpur State’?

18.Match the list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I

A. Adilshahi

B. Qutubshahi

C. Nizamshahi

D. Sharqi Shahi

List II

1. Ahmednagar

2. Bijapur

3. Golconda

4. Jaunpur

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19.Which of the following was called the Shiraz-e-Hind during pre Mughal period?

20.In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:

21.Battle of Talikota was fought between—

22.Battle of Talikota was fought in—

23.Who were 'Polygars' in South India?

24.According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?

1. Wrestling

2. Astrology

3. Accounting

4. Soothsaying

25.Persian ambassador, who took a tour of Vijayanagar Empire was—

26.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Ruling Dynasties)

A. Pallava

B. Pandya

C. Yadava

D. Kakatiya

List-II (Capitals)

1. Warangal

2. Kanchi

3. Madura

4. Devagiri

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27.Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

State — Ruler

28.Consider the following statements:

1. Kitab-i-Nauras, an epic in appraisal of Hindu deities and Muslim saints was authored by Ibrahim Adil Shah II.

2. Amir Khushrau was the initiator of ‘Qawwali’, a new music school of India.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

29.Match list I with list II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

List I

A. Adilshahi

B. Nizamshahi

C. Imadshahi

D. Qutubshahi

List II

1. Ahmednagar

2. Bijapur

3. Golconda

4. Berar

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30.What was the real name of Zain-ul-Abidin, the ruler of Kashmir?

31.Prior to Akbar which medieval Indian ruler is mentioned as the Akbar of Kashmir?

32.Which was the biggest administrative unit in Tamil region of Vijaya Nagara Empire?

33.Find the pair not correctly matched:

34.Which among the following Vijaya Nagara ruler had permitted Portuguese to construct a Church in Vellore?

35.Poetess who had mentioned about the victory expeditions of her husband in poetic form in her creation ‘Madura Vijayam’ was:

1.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

List-I (Sect)

A. Chisti Sect

B. Suhravardi Sect

C. Naqshbandi Sect

D. Kashiri Sect

List-II (Related Saint)

1. Ahmad Sirhindi

2. Sheikh Hamiduddin Nagori

3. Sheikh Daud Kirmani

4. Sheikh Bahauddin Zakaria

Codes:

2.Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I

A. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

B. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi

C. Dara Shikoh

D. Sheikh Shahabuddin

List II

1. Suhrawardiyya

2. Qadiriyya

3. Chishti Order

4. Naqshbandiya

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3.Famous poet Amir Khusrau was the follower of which Sufi saint?

4.Who among the following was the founder of Chishti sect of Sufism?

5.Who among the following resided in Ajmer at first?

6.The first Sufi saint of Chishtiya sect in India was—

7.Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was the disciple of—

8.Who among the following was the disciple of Baba Farid?

9.Who among the following had seen the regime of seven Sultans of Delhi?

10.Which Sufi saint was called Mahbub-e-Ilahi?

11.The most famous disciple of Sheikh Farid who saw the regime of seven Sultans of Delhi?

12.Who among the following was regarded with title of ‘Sheikh-Ul-Hind’?

13.Who among the following was the saint of Warkari sect?

14.Chishtiya Sufi sect in India was founded by—

15.Who had founded Chishtiya sect in India?

16.Which of the following Sufi sect was against the music?

17.Music is prohibited in which one of the following Sufi sect?

18.No person should ask the religion, sect or caste from any person. The statement is associated with—

19.Which of the following leaders of the Bhakti sect was influenced with Islam?

20.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the medieval period.

Reason (R): The early Chishti sufis were fond of musical assemblies called ‘Sama’.

21.Which of the following Saints were Sufi?

1. Rahim

2. Nizamuddin Auliya

3. Moinuddin Chishti

4. Raskhan

22.Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the disciple of—

23.During whose reign Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti came to Rajasthan?

24.Who among the following Chishti saints is called ‘Chiragh-e-Dehlavi’?

25.The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

26.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

List-I (Philosopher)

A. Ramanuja

B. Madhvacharya

C. Nimbarka

D. Vallabhacharya

List-II (Philosophy)

1. Suddadvait

2. Dvaitadvait

3. Dvaita

4. Vishishtadvaita

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27.The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

28.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List I

A. Vallabhacharya

B. Ramanuja

C. Madhvacharya

D. Shankara

List II

1. Dvaitawad

2. Pushtimarg

3. Vishishtadvaita

4. Advaitawad

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29.Tulsidas was contemporary of—

30.Consider the following statement in reference to cultural history of India—

1. Most of the creations of Tyagaraja are bhakti songs devoted to Krishna.

2. Tyagaraja created various new melodies

3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja were contemporaries.

4. Annamacharya chants are in the praise of the Lord Venkateswara.

Which of the above statements are true?

31.Mira Bai was contemporary of—

32.Famous medieval saint Sankar Dev was associated with—

33.Who propagated Vaishnavism in Assam and Cooch Bihar?

34.Vaishnavism in Kamarupa was popularized by:

35.Which of the following (Poetess–Compositions) is not correctly matched?

36.The worship of incarnation of Vishnu ‘Vitthoba’ was popular in—

37.Find out among the following the author of Maasir-i-Alamgiri:

38.Choose the correct chronological order of the following saints—

39.Who among the following is known as ‘Sadi-e-Hind’?

40.Theories of which of the following Sufi Saint is composed in ‘Aadi Grantha’?

41.Who among the following was not associated with Sufism?

42.Who among the following Sufi saint regarded Lord Krishna as his Auliya?

43.Which of the following Sufi saints regarded Krishna as his Auliya?

44.Kabir was the disciple of—

45.Due to efforts of the disciples of which bhakti saint Vrindavan became a pilgrimage spot?

46.Which among the following is the birth place of Guru Nanak?

47.Which of the following saint of medieval India was born at Prayag?

48.Which of the following Vaishnava saint was the author of ‘Kirtana Ghosha’?

49.Bhakti movement was initiated by—

50.Bhakti cult in India emerged in—

51.Maluk Das was a saint poet of—

1.The first battle of Panipat was fought between—

2.In which year Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Panipat?

3.Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?

4.In which of the following war, Artillery was used by one side?

5.The king of Mewar to whom had Babur defeated in the battle of Khanwa was—

6.During which one of the following wars Babur had declared Jehad?

7.In which of the following battle Rana Sanga had fought against Babur?

8.Which of the following had defeated Babur in the battle of ‘Sar-e-pul’?

9.Consider the reign of following Peshwas and arrange them in chronological order—

(I) Balaji Viswanath

(II) Bajirao I

(III) Narayan Rao

(IV) Madhav Rao I

Select the correct answer using the code given below—

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10.During his annexation of Afghanistan, who invited Babur to invade India?

11.Which of the following Emperor was known as Kalandar?

12.Babur owned the title of Padshah at first in—

13.Gul Badan Begum was the daughter of—

14.Which of the following statement is not true, in reference to not initiating the administrative reforms by Babur in India?

1.With reference to Sher Shah Suri, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. He was the architect of a brilliant administrative system.

2. However his qualities as a ruler were not more remarkable than his victories on the field of battle.

Select the correct answer from the code given below

2.When was the battle of Chausa fought between Humayun and Sher Shah?

3.Which two rulers had fought the battle near Kannauj on 17th May 1540?

4.From which place Jayata and Kumpa were associated who impressed Sher Shah with their valour?

5.What was the exchange rate of copper Dam and silver Rupiya during Sher Shah's period?

6.Which medieval Indian ruler had started the system of Patta and Kabuliat?

7.Which medieval ruler had introduced the system of Patta & Kabuliat for the help of farmers?

8.Sher Shah Suri died at—

9.Sher Shah was cremated in—

10.Which one of the following medieval ruler was highly educated?

11.Who built the mosque ‘Qila-E Kuhna’ inside Purana Qila of Delhi?

12.‘I would have lost the Empire just for a fist of millet’. To which of the following medieval ruler you would like to associate this statement?

13.From the following names identify the name which does not belonged to Humayun’s brothers:

1.Who among the following Mughal ruler had provided the land for the construction of Golden temple at Amritsar?

2.A Fatwa was issued from Jaunpur against which Mughal Emperor?

3.Who among the following was the only woman Prime Minister during Mughal period?

4.Which of the following province of South India was not the part of Mughal Empire during Akbar’s period?

5.Arrange the following events of Akbar’s period in chronological order—

1. Abolition of Jaziya/Jizya

2. Construction of Ibadatkhana

3. Sign on Mahzar

4. Introduction of Din-i-Ilahi

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

6.Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Akbar introduced Din-i-Ilahi in 1581.

Reason (R): Akbar was opting the co-operation of Rajputs in his Empire.

7.Which historian had recognized ‘Din-i-Ilahi’ as a religion?

8.With reference to Mansabdari system, which of the statements is/are correct?

1. Mansabdari system was the official nobility of the state, started by Akbar.

2. A Mansabdari was hereditary.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

9.Who had introduced Mansabdari System in India?

10.Military system during Akbar's period was based on—

11.Todar Mal had got the prominence in which field?

12.Todar Mal was associated with—

13.Which of the following system was the base of collection of land revenue in Deccan during Akbar’s reign?

14.Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Akbar, like Sher Shah, tried to regulate the currency of the state.

Reason (R): As in Sher Shah's currency, the chief copper coin of Akbar's time was the Dam.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

15.The ranks were divided into three: zat, sawar and chehra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

16.Which of the following was a chain of continuance between Sher Shah and Akbar?

17.The concept of ‘Sulh-i-Kul’ (universal peace & brotherhood) adopted by Akbar was based on—

18.Akbar's Ibadat Khana was the place where:

19.Who among the following rulers issued some coins with figures of Rama and Sita and Devanagari legend ‘Rama-Siya’?

20.The first person to be provided the full Grade of Diwan by Akbar was—

21.At the Dargah of which Sufi saint Akbar used to visit frequently?

22.Which of the following Jain Acharyas had been honoured by Akbar?

23.Jain saint who stayed in the Akbar’s court for sometime and was honored with the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ was—

24.In which year the battle of Haldighati was fought?

25.Who among the following was killed by Akbar himself?

26.Which among the following rulers may be called as a conscious despotic?

27.Who among the following had ordered that a man should marry with only one women, he can go for another marriage only if his wife is sterile?

28.Which Indian ruler was contemporary to the Queen Elizabeth of England?

29.Among the nine Jewels in Akbar’s court, which of the following did not belong to a family?

30.Which of the following states of Rajputana had not accepted the subjection of Akbar?

31.Which among the following families had established marital relation with Akbar at first?

32.Rajput dynasty with which Akbar had established marital relation at first was—

1.Which of the following was the ambassador of British emperor James I in the court of Jahangir?

2.To which of the following had Mughal Emperor honored with the title of ‘English Khan’?

3.Which of the following foreign traveller was appointed as Mansabdar and honored with the title of ‘Firangi Khan’?

4.To which of the following had East India Company sent in the court of Jahangir?

5.Which Mughal ruler patronaged Kavindra Acharya Saraswati of Banaras, a great scholar of Sanskrit and Hindi?

6.Which Mughal ruler patronaged Kavindra Acharya Saraswati of Banaras, a great scholar of Sanskrit and Hindi?

7.Who had lead the priests of Banaras to petition Mughal Emperor to stop the pilgrimage tax of Banaras and Allahabad?

8.Thomas Roe came to India as British ambassador during the reign of—

9.During the reign of which Mughal ruler did Sir Thomas Roe came to India?

10.At which place Jahangir gave the time to meet Thomas Roe?

11.In which year did Prince Khurram received the title of Shah Jahan?

12.Who among the following foreign travellers mention about diamond and diamond mines of India in detail?

13.Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Dara Shikoh could not be the emperor.

Reason (R): Dara Shikoh did not wished to be the emperor.

Codes:

14.Who among the following had rebelled against Jahangir?

1. Asaf Khan

2. Khurram

3. Mahabat Khan

4. Khusrau

Codes:

15.Jahangir had protected which of the following art maximum?

16.Mughal Emperor who banned the use of Tobacco was—

17.During whose rule the Treaty of Chittor was signed between Mughals and Rana of Mewar?

18.Who awarded the killer of Abul Fazl?

19.Which Sikh Guru had helped prince Khusrau with wealth and blessings?

20.Who among the following was not the member of Nur Jahan’s Junta?

21.A Dutch pilgrim who had provided a precious particular about Jahangir’s period, was?

22.Who among the following foreign traveler had visited India during Jahangir’s reign?

23.The tomb of which Mughal Emperor is located at the bank of Ravi river?

24.“I have sold my Empire to my lover for a cup of wine and a plate of Shorba.” Who among the following Mughal Emperors had stated this?

25.Who among the following was appointed as Physician in Mughal empire?

26.Who had given famous Kohinoor diamond to Shah Jahan in gift?

27.Who among the following Mughal Emperor had prohibited the Persian tradition of ‘Sijda’?

28.Which Mughal Emperor had prohibited the courteous tradition of ‘Sijda’ initiated by Balban?

29.To which of the following had Shah Jahan honored as ‘Shah Buland Iqbal’?

30.Who among the following had transferred the capital of the Empire from Agra to Delhi?

31.During the period of which of the following rulers a long lasting struggle began between Mughals and Ahoms?

32.Who among the following was the Governor of Deccan for a long time during Shah Jahan regime?

1.Which musical instrument was played by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb?

2.Coronation of which of the following Mughal Emperor was held two times?

3.Who among the following had annexed the independent province of Golconda in Mughal Empire?

4.Under which Emperor the number of Hindu commanders were maximum in Mughal army?

5.Consider:

Assertion-(A) Aurangzeb became the successor of Shah Jahan on Mughal throne.

Reason- (R) The law of Right to accession of eldest son was followed.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

6.Two provinces which Aurangzeb had conquered in South were—

7.When had Aurangzeb conquered Bijapur?

8.Two of the following provinces which Aurangzeb had conquered in South were—

9.Consider the following events of the reign of Aurangzeb and arrange them in chronological order:

1. Battle of Deorai

2. Defeat of Shuja near Banaras

3. Battle of Samugarh

4. Victory at Dharmat

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

10.Consider the following events of the reign of Aurangzeb and arrange them in chronological order:

1. Battle of Deorai

2. Defeat of Shuja near Banaras

3. Battle of Samugarh

4. Victory at Dharmat

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

11.Saint Ramdas is being associated with whose reign?

12.Aurangzeb was expert in playing which one of the following musical instrument?

13.Who among the following was called as a ‘Zindapir’?

14.To whom had Aurangzeb honored with the title of ‘Sahibat-uz-Zamani’?

15.During whose rule Jizya was re-introduced?

16.Which of the following’s tomb was destroyed by Jats during Aurangzeb period?

1.Tappa style of music was refined and developed in which of the following Mughal Emperor's Court?

2.Choose the correct chronological order of the following Muslim rulers from the codes given below:

1. Ahmad Shah Abdali

2. Muhammad Shah

3. Jahangir

4. Bahadur Shah

3.During the reign of which Mughal empire, Nadir Shah attacked?

4.Bahadur Shah was the last Mughal Emperor. What was the name of his father?

5.Who among the following Mughal Emperor was known as ‘Shah-i-Bekhabar’?

6.Who sat on the throne after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707?

7.During whose period there was supremacy of hijras and women?

8.Arrange the following into chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. Muhammad Shah

B. Jahandar Shah

C. Alamgir II

D. Ahmad Shah

Codes:

9.The last Subedar of ‘Bengal, who was appointed by Mughal Emperor:

10.Which of the following was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by Mughal Emperor?

11.Which of the following Nawab of Awadh was appointed as first Wazir of Mughal Emperor?

12.Who was ‘Khareetadar’?

13.Who among the following was the first Nawab of Awadh?

14.On order of which Mughal Emperor Banda Singh was tortured to death?

1.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Emperors)

A. Babur

B. Akbar

C. Jahangir

D. Shah Jahan

List-II (Tombs)

1. Lahore

2. Agra

3. Kabul

4. Sikandra

Codes:

2.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Emperor)

A. Babur

B. Humayun

C. Akbar

D. Jahangir

List-II (Monument)

1. Jama Masjid (Sambhal)

2. Din Panah

3. Jahangiri Mahal

4. Akbar’s Mausoleum completion

Codes:

3.Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I

A. Babur

B. Humayun

C. Akbar

D. Jahangir

List II

1. Jama Masjid

2. Din Panah

3. Jahangiri Palace

4. Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah

Codes:

4.Who among the following painters was given the title of ‘Nadir-uz-Zaman’ by Jahangir?

5.The most eminent painter of birds in the court of Jahangir?

6.Which of the following painters of Jahangir’s reign was conferred with the title of ‘Nadir-ul-Asra’?

7.Abul Hasan was one of the most eminent painter of Jahangir’s reign. He painted the well known Mughal Darbar scene describing:

8.Arrange the following monuments in a chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

I. Rabia Daurani’s Tomb, Aurangabad

II. Sher Shah Suri’s Tomb, Sasaram

III. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

IV. Atala Mosque, Jaunpur

Codes:

9.The mosque-the Khair-ul-manzil opposite to the Purana Qila in Delhi was constructed by whom?

10.Which one of the following is correctly matched?

11.Moti Masjid in the Red Fort of Delhi was constructed by—

12.Which of the following Mughal Emperor had constructed the Jama Masjid of Delhi?

13.An education centre of Delhi known ‘Madarsa-e-Beghum’ was established by—

14.Mughal school of Painting was established by—

15.Who laid the foundation stone of Mughal paintings?

16.Pahari school, Rajput school, Mughal school and Kangra school represents the various schools of which of the following art?

17.Which statement is true in reference to Mughal paintings?

18.Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I

A- Fatehpur Sikri

B- Jaunpur city

C- Agra city

D- Jama Masjid (Badayun)

List II

1- Iltutmish

2- Sikandar Lodi

3- Akbar

4- Feroz Shah Tughlaq

Codes:

19.Who had constructed Buland Darwaza?

20.Which Mughal ruler out of the following learnt Hindu Music from Lala Kalawant?

21.Where is the tomb of Akbar situated?

22.Where is the tomb of Adil Shah popularly known as ‘Gol Gumbaz’ located?

23.Where is the tomb of Sher Shah situated?

24.Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located at—

25.Who has build the ‘Pathar Masjid’ at Srinagar in Kashmir?

26.Consider the following statements in reference to cultural history of India:

1. There is use of white marbles in Buland Darwaza and Khanqah located in Fatehpur Sikri

2. Red sand stone and marble was used in ‘Bara Imambara’ and ‘Rumi Darwaza’ located in Lucknow.

Which of the following statement is/are true?

27.Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?

28.Who among the following were Jahangiri Painters? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Abdus Samad

2. Abul Hasan

3. Aqa Riza

4. Mir Sayyid Ali

Codes:

29.Who among the following was not a painter in the Mughal period?

30.The famous tomb of Tansen is situated at—

31.Who among the following built the tomb of her Emperor husband?

32.Which tomb is known as second Taj Mahal?

33.Which of the following fort was not constructed during the reign of Akbar?

34.Who had constructed the Babri Mosque situated in Ayodhya?

35.Which of the following had constructed the modern shape of old Fort of Delhi?

36.Emperor Akbar had constructed in Fatehpur Sikri—

37.Which among the following is called the ‘Second Taj Mahal’?

38.The creator of ‘Bibi ka Maqbara’ was—

39.Who should be credited for the construction of Red Fort?

40.Where was the first observatory Jantar-Mantar established by Sawai Raja Jai Singh?

41.Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur had not built the observatory at—

1."Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

2."Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

3.Many Muslim scholars translated different parts of Mahabharat in Persian. What is this compilation called?

4.Title of Persian translation of Mahabharat is:

5.Razm-Nama, which was composed by various scholars in Persian language, was the translation of—

6.Upanishads were translated into Persian during the reign of:

7.Under which head Dara Shikoh had translated Upanishads in Persian language?

8.Which among the following Mughal Emperors has written his autobiography in Persian language?

9.Who had translated Ramayana in Persian language as per Akbar’s will?

10.Who among the following had translated Sanskrit epic Hitopadesha in Persian?

11.Who had authored Akbarnama?

12.Which among the following Mughal Princesses had authored Humayunnama?

13.Which one of the following has authored famous epics like Ramchandrika and Rasikpriya?

14.Gizali was the famous creation to whose era?

15.Which among the following kings had given patronage to Tansen before Akbar?

16.Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

17.Match the list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I

A- Hasan Nizami

B- Khwandamir

C- Muhammad Kazim

D- Bhimsen

List-II

1- Alamgirnama

2- Nuskha-i-Dilkush

3- Humayun Nama

4- Taj-ul-Maasir

Codes:

18.Author of Sirr-i-Akbar was:

19.Akbarnama was completed by Abul Fazal in—

20.Who among the following has written the historical description of Mughal period?

21.During the Mughal period, the Madrasa which was specialized in the teaching of ‘Muslim Jurisprudence’, was located in:

22.Anwar-e-Suhaili is the translation of which of the following?

23.Babur has mentioned about which Hindu kingdom in his Baburnama?

24.Who among the following was Royal poet during Shah Jahan's regime?

25.The first Muslim to study the Hindu religious epics?

1.Arrange the following events related to Chhatrapati Shivaji in chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. The victory on the fort of Chakan

2. The episode of Afzal Khan

3. Start of clash with the Mughals

4. Attack and sack of Surat

2.Assertion (A): Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire.

Reason (R): Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation.

Codes:

3.With which military commander of Mughals had Shivaji signed the treaty of Purandar (1665)?

4.With which Mughal General did Shivaji sign the Treaty of Purandar in 1665?

5.Shivaji had signed the treaty of Purandar (1665) with which Mughal General?

6.Maratha woman who led the Marathas struggle against Mughal Empire after 1700 AD onward, was?

7.Assertion- (A) Aurangzeb had released Shahu just before his death in 1707.

Reason- (R) Zulfiqar opined that with the return of Shahu ji Marathas will be divided and thus they will not be able to plunder in the territory of the Empire.

Codes:

8.Which of the following statement in reference to Shivaji is not true?

9.Who was leading Marathas at the time of Aurangzeb death?

10.Who was Maratha leader at the time of Aurangzeb’s death?

11.To which among the following successors of Shivaji had Aurangzeb termed as ‘Honest’?

12.Ashtapradhan, council of Ministers was during whose reign?

13.‘Ashtapradhan’ was a council of minister in the

14.Which one of the following official was not among the Ashtapradhan in civil administration of Shivaji?

15.Who had dissolved the Ashtapradhan council?

16.Which of the following coins was not a silver coin currency in the kingdom of Chhatrapati Shivaji?

17.Arrange the following in correct chronological order:

1. Chhatrapati Shahu ji

2. Rajaram

3. Sambhaji

4. Shivaji II

Codes:

18.When was Shivaji born and when did he assume the title of Chhatrapati?

19.Where was Shivaji coronated as Chhatrapati?

20.Third Battle of Panipat took place in the year

21.The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in the year—

22.The Third Battle of Panipat was fought—

23.The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?

24.Arrange the following in chronological order of their reign:

1. Bajirao

2. Balaji Bajirao

3. Balaji Vishwanath

4. Madhav Rao

Codes:

25.Assertion (A): In state matters Shivaji used to take the advice from a council of Ministers.

Reason (R): Each ministers had independent charge of his department.

Codes:

26.In which of the following Fort Shivaji was born?

27.Where was the capital of Shivaji’s Empire?

28.Which one of the following statement is false about Shivaji?

29.Who among the following had defeated Marathas in the third battle of Panipat?

30.Marathas were defeated in the third battle of Panipat by—

31.Shivaji defeated the Mughals in the battle of—

32.Which of the following was not a reason behind emergence of Marathas?

33.That General who was sent by Sultan of Bijapur to suppress Shivaji in 1659?

34.The Maratha King became a non-entity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of:

35.What was ‘the Paga’?

36.Which of the following was known as Deshmukh, Patil and Nayak?

37.The post of Sar-i-Naubat during Shivaji's period was associated with—

1.Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I (Battles)

A. Battle of Chandawar

B. Invasion of Taimur

C. Battle of Talikota

D. Battle of Ghaghra

List-II (Year)

1. 1398

2. 1194

3. 1529

4. 1565

Codes:

2.Match the list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the list:

List I

A- Battle of Plassey

B- Kalinga War

C- Battle of Haldighati

D- Battle of Tarain

List II

1- 261 BC

2- 1576 AD

3- 1192 AD

4- 1757 AD

Codes:

3.Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order

I. Battle of Daurah

II. Battle of Kannauj

III. Battle of Samugarh

IV. Battle of Chausa

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4.Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order.

1. Battle of Kannauj

2. Battle of Chausa

3. Battle of Talikota

4. Battle of Khanwa

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

5.Who was the Commander in Chief of Maharana Pratap’s Rajput Army in the ‘Battle of Haldighati’?

6.Arrange the following events between 1526-1556 in chronological order

1. Birth of Akbar

2. Battle of Ghaghra

3. Battle of Chausa

4. Humayun’s expedition of Kalinjar

Select the correct answer from codes given below:

7.Choose the correct chronological order of the following battles from the code given below:

A. Third battle of Panipat

B. Battle of Haldighati

C. Second battle of Tarain

D. Battle of Asirgarh

1. 1601 AD

2. 1761 AD

3. 1576 AD

4. 1192 AD

8.Match the List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I

A. Battle of Haldighati

B. Battle of Bilgram

C. Rebel of Khusrau

D. Battle of Khanwa

List II

1. Babur

2. Akbar

3. Humayun

4. Jahangir

Codes:

9.Match the following:

A. 1192

B. 1707

C. 1761

D. 1605

1. Third Battle of Panipat

2. Second Battle of Tarain

3. Death of Akbar

4. Death of Aurangzeb

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

10.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

11.Who gave the title ‘Dilawar Khan’ to Husayan Ghuri, the founder and ruler of Malwa?

12.Arrange the following names in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the following codes:

1. Genghis Khan

2. Mahmud Ghazini

3. Muhammad Ghori

4. Timur

Codes:

13.The real name of Genghis Khan was—

14.Consider the following statements:

1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.

2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Timur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.

3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

15.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists—

List-I (Emperor)

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Shah Jahan

D. Aurangzeb

List-II (Diwan)

1. Ghiyas Beg Itmad-ud-Daulah

2. Asad Khan

3. Muzaffar Khan

4. Sadullah Khan

Code:

16.Who among the following Ruhela sardar was the trustworthy of Ahmadshah Abdali?

17.Who among the following was the founder of independent state of Hyderabad?

18.Which one of the following term was used for land measurement during Sultanate period?

19.Which of the following right peasant had on their own land during Mughal period?

20.Mal (Mughal tax) was—

21.What was the main source of income of the state during Mughal India?

22.Who were Karori during Mughal period?

23.Duties of Mir Bakhshi in Mughal administration was—

24.The chronological order in which following dynasties ruled in Delhi? Choose the correct answer from the following codes:

1. Khilji

2. Lodi

3. Sayyid

4. Slave/Mamluk

Codes:

25.To which Bandagan-i-khas denotes during the regime of Delhi Sultans?

26.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Monuments)

A. Alai Darwaza, Delhi

B. Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri

C. Moti Masjid, Agra

D. Moti Masjid, Delhi

List-II (Builders)

1. Alauddin Khalji

2. Akbar

3. Shah Jahan

4. Aurangzeb

Codes:

27.Who among the following had established astronomical Observatory in Delhi, called Jantar-Mantar?

28.Where did Maharaja Jaisingh II built observatories?

1. Delhi

2. Jaipur

3. Ujjain

4. Varanasi

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

29.Which of the following was declared as his successor by Guru Nanak?

30.‘Khalsa Panth’ was founded by—

31.Which of the following Sikh Gurus introduced ‘Gurumukhi’?

32.Amritsar city in Punjab was established by—

33.Due to whose Samadhi, Nanded Gurudwara is considered holy, by Sikhs?

34.What was the chief of military staff called during Sultanate period?

35.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The Mughal Empire was an original Military state.

Reason (R): The vitality of the development of the Central Government system depended on its military power.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

36.Who among the following was the head of military in Mughal period?

37.Arrange the following in their chronological order—

1. Ruknuddin

2. Mubarak Shah

3. Firuz Shah Tughlaq

4. Alam Shah

Codes:

38.Match the list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I

A. Feroz Tughlaq

B. Balban

C. Alauddin

D. Jahangir

List-II

1. Diwan-i-Riyasat

2. Nauroz

3. Construction of canals

4. Sir Thomas Roe

Codes:

39.Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I

A- Akbar

B- Muhammad Tughlaq

C- Iltutmish

D- Sher Shah

List II

1- Sadak-e-Azam

2- Chahalgani Amir

3- Ain-e-Dahasala

4- Token currency

Codes:

40.The game of polo introduced in India by—

41.The maximum Number of Amirs and Sultans during Sultanate period belonged to which community?

42.Mughal rulers of medieval India were basically—

43.Which of the following is not correctly matched?

44.From which place Jayata and Kumpa were associated who impressed Shreshah with their valour?

45.Which one of the following is NOT the characteristics of ‘Iqta System’?

46.Modern name of the ancient capital of Hoysalas is—

47.Who were called ‘Dastar Bandan’?

48.At which of the following place in India had Portuguese constructed their first fort?

49.Which is the correct chronological order of the visit of following travelers?

1. Ibn Battuta

2. Tavernier

3. Al-Biruni

4. Manucci

Codes:

50.Which of the following pairs of Sultan and the departments created by them is false?

51.Which of the following is not correctly matched?

52.During 13th & 14th century Indian peasants were not cultivating—

53.Musical instrument Tabla was introduced by—

54.When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India?

55.Prophet Hazrat Muhammad was born in—

56.Identify the two main currencies of Sultanate period from the following codes—

1. Dam

2. Jital

3. Rupiya

4. Tanka

Codes:

57.Zawabit were—

58.With reference to ‘Mustafi Mumalik’ of Mughal Period, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. In charge of Revenue Department.

2. Auditor General of State

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

59.The meaning of ‘Deh’ in Mughal period was—

60.Which the following is NOT correctly matched?

61.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List-I

A. Treaty of Allahabad

B. Treaty of Mangalore

C. Treaty of Salbai

D. Treaty of Madras

List-II

1. 1782

2. 1784

3. 1769

4. 1765

Codes:

62.The term ‘chakla’ has been used in Medieval Indian History sources. This was :

63.Who among the following were the ‘King makers’ during Mughal period?

64.Consider the following statements about Mansabdari system of Mughals:

1. Jat and Sawar posts were provided

2. Mansabdars were hereditary officials

3. Here was three class of mansabdars

4. Salary was provided to them from office of Diwan

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

65.Which among the following Sultan had ruled for a longest period?

66.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

67.Assertion (A): Upto 1750 Maratha empire became a confederation in the leadership of Peshwa.

Reason (R): The successors of Shahuji were dependent on the will of Peshwa.

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68.Which one of the following statements about Mughal Mansabdari system is not true?

69.Term ‘Mal’ in Mughal administration denotes—

70.The real name of Banda Bahadur was—

71.Begum Samru had built a famous church in—

72.Court language during Mughal period was—

73.The book ‘Haft Qulzum’ written during Gazziuddin Haidar is—

74.Where is the tomb of Shuja-ud-Daulah situated?

75.The musicians like Tansen, Baiju Bawra and Gopal Naik had got training from Swami Haridas. How many music centres are established by followers of Swami Haridas?

76.Copper coin during Mughal period was called—

77.Mughals took Nowroz festival from—

78.Jawabits were—

79.‘Maullim’ during Mughal period was—

80.What is khidmati?

81.Which of the following pairs of words and meaning is not correctly matched?