31. Which invited Babur to fight against Ibrahim Lodhi?
[A] Daulat Khan Lodhi
[B] Dilawar Khan Lodhi
[C] Mahmud Lodi
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [Daulat Khan Lodhi]
Notes:
Babur was invited by Daulat Khan Lodhi and Alam Khan to fight Ibrahim Lodhi due to political marginalization and rivalry. Rana Sanga of Mewar also supported Babur to weaken the Delhi Sultanate. Babur’s memoirs, the Baburnama, document these alliances. His victory at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 initiated Mughal rule in India.
32. Babur fought the Battle of Khanwa with which of the following?
[A] Rana Sanga
[B] Medini Rai
[C] Mahmud Lodhi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rana Sanga]
Notes:
Battle of Khanwa was fought in 1527 A.D., near Fatehpur Sikri between Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar and his allies. In this battle Rana Sanga was defeated and Babur’s position in the Delhi–Agra region was secured.
33. Who was in charge of Revenue and Finance during the Sher Shah’s Administration?
[A] Diwan-i- Wizarat
[B] Diwan-i-Ariz
[C] Diwan-i-Rasalat
[D] Diwan-i-Insha
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Correct Answer: A [Diwan-i- Wizarat]
Notes:
The king was assisted by four important ministers during the Sher Shah’s Administration:
1) Diwan-i- Wizarat – Also called Wazir, in charge of Revenue and Finance.
2) Diwan-i-Ariz – In charge of the Army.
3) Diwan-i-Rasalat – Foreign Minister
4) Diwan-i-Insha – Minister for Communications
34. Which of the following had the power to appoint, promote, and remove officials during the Mughal administration?
[A] Wazir
[B] Emperor
[C] Council of Ministers
[D] Nobility
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Correct Answer: B [Emperor]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor held absolute control over military and judicial powers, appointing and managing officials. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system for ranking officials. Decisions were influenced by nobles and ministers, but the Emperor had final authority. He used spies to monitor officials and reduce corruption.
35. During the reign of Akbar, the Mughal empire was divided into how many Subas?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 12
[D] 13
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Correct Answer: C [12]
Notes:
During the reign of Akbar, the Mughal empire was divided into twelve subas or provinces. These were Allahabad, Agra, Awadh, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bihar, Bengal, Delhi, Kabul, Lahore, Malwa, and Multan.
36. Who founded the Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Muhammad Shah I
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Hasan Gangu
[D] Feroz Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Hasan Gangu]
Notes:
Hasan Gangu Bahmani founded the independent kingdom of Bahmani in the year 1347. His kingdom stretched from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, included the whole of Deccan up to the river Krishna.
37. Which of the following statements regarding Bahmani architecture is/are correct:
a) Chaubara was a cylindrical tower.
b) The height of the Chaubara was 22 meters.
[A] Only a
[B] Only b
[C] Both a & b
[D] Neither a nor b
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Correct Answer: C [Both a & b]
Notes:
Chubara was a cylindrical tower which faces four directions. Its height was 22 meters and is situated in the town of Bidar. It is used as the watchtower.
38. What was the name of the tax, under the Delhi Sultanate, which was only imposed on rich Muslims?
[A] Ushr
[B] Zakat
[C] Kham
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Zakat]
Notes:
Zakat was a religious tax that applied only to wealthy Muslims and accounted for 2½ percent of their income.
39. Who was the famous Portuguese traveler came during Suri Dynasty?
[A] Gangpae Herta
[B] Nelmela Bibri
[C] Saltamaria
[D] Duarte Barbosa
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Correct Answer: D [Duarte Barbosa]
Notes:
The state of Bengal’s prosperity under Suri’s rule had amazed both portugese and Chinese visitors. Barbosa tells us of their cuisine was sumptuous. In the cities they lived in brick-built houses with flat roofs and flights or ornamented steps. Men wore very thin, long, white garments reaching to their ankles, with cloth girdles under them and silk scarves over them.
40. Who annexed the whole of the Kamata kingdom as far as Barnadi?
[A] Birpala of Bengal
[B] Hussain shah of Bengal
[C] Nawaz shah of Bengal
[D] Guad of Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Hussain shah of Bengal ]
Notes:
Hussain Shah of Bengal annexed Kamata and invaded Assam, evidenced by coins. His reign expanded territory to Tripura and parts of Odisha, promoted Persian culture, and supported poet Alaol. Trade flourished, making Bengal a center for muslin and textiles.
