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41. Which region was the bone of contention between Bahmani and Vijyanagar Kingdoms?
[A] Malabar
[B] Krishna- Tungabhadra doab
[C] Krishna delta
[D] Kavery delta
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna- Tungabhadra doab]
Notes:
The bone of contention between the Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms was the Raichur Doab region. This triangular region is located between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Both kingdoms wanted to control the fertile and rich Raichur Doab. They also wanted to conquer Golconda because of its diamond mines.
The Bahmanis were Muslim rulers, while the rulers of the Vijayanagar were Hindus. The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Zafar Khan (Hassan) who took the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. They ruled from 1347 to 1527.
42. 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.
43. Who was Dilawar Khan?
[A] Founder of Jaunpur
[B] Founder of Kashmir
[C] Founder of Khandesh
[D] Founder of Malwa
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Correct Answer: D [Founder of Malwa]
Notes:
The kingdom of Malwa founded by Hussain Ghuri, whom Firuz Tughluq had made a noble, giving him the title Dilawar Khan.
44. What was the title given to Sultan Alp Khan?
[A] Baadshah
[B] Hushang Shah
[C] Sher Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hushang Shah]
Notes:
After Dilawar Khan’s death in 1406-07, his son, Alp Khan, became the Sultan of Malwa with the title Hushang Shah (1406-35).
45. In which year Shivaji was crowned as Chhatrapati?
[A] 1671
[B] 1672
[C] 1673
[D] 1674
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Correct Answer: D [1674]
Notes:
Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati at Raigarh in 1674, officiated by Gagabhatt. He adopted the title “Kshatriya Kulavantas” and the ceremony included a sacred bath and a golden throne. This event marked the establishment of the Maratha Empire, symbolizing resistance against the Mughals.
46. Consider the following statements about Balban’s policy of consolidation:
- It was adopted due to the threat of external invasion
- Internal revolts were another reason for adopting this policy
- Indian Kings showing willingness to throw off the Turkish rule contributed to this decision
- His inherently weak nature compelled him to choose consolidation over conquest
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban, the ruler of Slave Dynasty, switched to the policy of consolidation due to multiple issues like the threat of external invasions, internal revolts, and the aspiration of Indian Kings to overthrow the Turkish rule. However, it wasn’t his weak nature, but the political scenarios that led him to this decision, making the fourth option incorrect.
47. With reference to the Mughal artillery, the “Narnal” refers to __?
[A] One carried on elephant back
[B] One carried on camelback
[C] One carried by man
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [One carried by man]
Notes:
There were several types of Mughal light artillery. If carried on the back of a man, they were called narnal; if carried on backs of elephants gajal, if on backs of camels shutrnal.
48. Multan was named by the Arabs as _____:
[A] Pink city
[B] City of gold
[C] City of wealth
[D] City of beauty
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Correct Answer: B [City of gold ]
Notes:
The author of ‘Jawahar-al-Bahoor’ (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, “The book of Roads and Kingdoms.”
49. Which of the following writers has called Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom?
[A] Barni
[B] Vincent Smith
[C] Badayuni
[D] W. Haig
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Correct Answer: B [Vincent Smith ]
Notes:
Vincent Arthur Smith, a British Indologist, criticized Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi in his book ‘The Early History of India,’ calling it a folly and a “silly invention.” His views reflected a colonial mindset that often dismissed non-European achievements. Despite its short lifespan, Din-i-Ilahi aimed to promote religious tolerance and incorporated elements from various faiths, showcasing Akbar’s innovative governance.
50. Consider the following:
- The Brihadharma Purana, a thirteenth-century Sanskrit text from Bengal, allowed local Brahmins to eat certain types of fish.
- In the nineteenth century, the region that makes up most of present-day Rajasthan was called Rajputana by the Mughals.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Brihadharma Purana, a thirteenth-century Sanskrit text from Bengal did allow local Brahmins to eat certain types of fish due to its dietary popularity amongst locals. While it might be true that the region making up present-day Rajasthan was called Rajputana, this name was given by the British and not the Mughals. Rajputs inhabit many regions in northern and central India, so the assumption that all inhabitants of Rajputana were Rajputs isn’t fully accurate.
Originally written on
July 27, 2017
and last modified on
November 28, 2023.
