Medieval Indian History
July 27, 2017 November 28, 2023
1. Which of the following term is used for writers of Charyapadas?
[A] Yogachari
[B] Mahasiddha
[C] Sakyapa
[D] Charyapurusha
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Correct Answer: B [Mahasiddha]
Notes:
Charyapada is a collection of Buddhist poems composed most probably during the Pala Dynasty (However, there are various controversies on the origin). These mystic poems are from the tantric tradition. The writers of Charyapada are called Mahasiddhas and they were from Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Assam. Charyapada is the earliest example of the Bengal Poetry and Bengali literature.
2. Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Muhammad Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of pen and brought them under the central Government, it is regarded as one of the most important agrarian reform of Alauddin Khilji.
3. Who among the following is considered to be the teacher of Amir Khusro?
[A] Moinuddin Chishti
[B] Baba Farid
[C] Nizamuddin Auliya
[D] Bakhtiyar Kaki
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Correct Answer: C [Nizamuddin Auliya]
Notes:
Nizamuddin Auliya was a famous sufi saint. During rule of akbar, he had settled down in delhi. He was highly respected by the people. Beside his grave in Delhi, a big mosque has been built.
4. During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
It was during the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb maximum number of books on classical music and Persian music were written. He himself was a player of veena and patronized music.
5. Krishna I , who was a king of Rashtrakuta dynasty is related to which of the following ?
[A] Shiva Temples of Ellora
[B] Ajanata Caves
[C] Khajuraho Temples
[D] Ellora caves
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva Temples of Ellora]
Notes:
Krishna I is known for completing the establishment of Rastrakuta supremacy over the dominions of Chalukyas. Last Badami Chalukya Kirtivarman II though defeated by Dantidurga, but remained in power till 757 AD when he was destroyed by Krishna I. This is mentioned in the copper plate grant of Govinda III. Krishna I is best known for execution of the most marvelous architectural work in India i.e. Kailas Temple at Ellora. Kailas Temple is the most extensive and most opulent example of rock cut architecture in India.
6. Ramanuja taught in which of the following temples?
[A] Madurai
[B] Mamallapuram
[C] Srirangam
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: C [Srirangam]
Notes:
Ramanuja was an Indian theologian, philosopher, and one of the most important exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. His philosophical foundations for devotionalism were influential to the Bhakti movement.
7. For which of the following Shershah Suri is not known?
[A] Organization of the system of Civil Administration
[B] Issuing first Rupiya which was in use till 20th century
[C] Introducing the system of irrigation by canals
[D] All are intiatives of shershah suri
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Correct Answer: C [Introducing the system of irrigation by canals]
Notes:
Shershah suri is known for land assessment,civil administration,currency and others/ But he is not known for irrigation canals.
8. Which among the following rulers is related to “market regulatory measures” in medieval India?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Balban
[C] Babur
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
The market reforms were related to Alauddin Khilji. He introduced price control measures for the welfare of general public at large. He banned hoarding and regating.
9. Which of the following Mughal Emperors shifted his imperial court and residence from Agra to Sikri, later renamed as Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar is the Mughal emperor who shifted his imperial court and residence deom Agra to Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.
10. Which of the following books has been written as an account of India during Mahmud’s destruction of Somnath temple?
[A] Rajatrangini
[B] Fatwa-i-Jahandari
[C] Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
[D] Tahqiq-i-Hind
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Correct Answer: D [Tahqiq-i-Hind]
Notes:
Muhammad Ibn Ahmed Alberuni’s Book Tahqiq-i-Hind (the reality of Hindustan or Hindus) gives a graphic description of India as he had seen it. In this work, he describes the religious, literary, and scientific traditions of India. Alberuni was one of the great Muslim scholars and experts of the medieval period. He came to India with Mohammad Ghaznavi in 1017 and wrote about the conditions and society of India in his account namely Tahqiq-i-Hind.
