Medieval Indian History - Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. During the period between 1560 and 1562, Akbars administration was under the influence of Maham Anga and Adham Khan.

2. In 1560, Akbar terminated the Bairam Khans regency.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

This period of Akbars governance is also known as Petticoat Government (i.e. 1560-62).

Q 2 - Akbar sieged Kabul in

A - 1571

B - 1578

C - 1575

D - 1581

Answer : D

Explanation

Akbar defeated Mirza Hakim.

Q 3 - In reference to Mughal administration, Khalisa means

A - Royal land

B - Autonomous rajas

C - Gifted land

D - Waste land

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 4 - In reference to Bahmani Kingdom, consider the following statements:

1. Primarily, the capital of Bahmani Kingdom was Gulbarga.

2. Ahmad Shah Wali transfered the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Ahmad Shah Wali ruled between 1422 and 1436.

Q 5 - Who among the following had written Nuskha-I-Dilkusha?

A - Sujan Rai Khatri

B - Bhimsen

C - Isar Das

D - Nimat Khan Ali

Answer : B

Explanation

The book discusses about Aurangzebs reign.

Q 6 - Sankaracharya had written the commentaries on

A - Ramayana

B - Mahabharata

C - Bhagwadgita

D - Purana

Answer : C

Explanation

Sankaracharya also had written commentaries on Upanishads.

Q 7 - In reference to Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements:

1. During the Firoz Shah Tughlaqs period, Jizya became a separate tax.

2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq refused to exempt the Brahmanas from the payment of Jizya.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq ruled between 1351 and 1388 AD.

Q 8 - Who among the following had destroyed the Mewati Rajput?

A - Ruknuddin Feroz

B - Alauddin Khalji

C - Aladun Masud

D - Ghiyasuddin Balban

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

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