1. From the times of which among the following Chola rulers, the Gangaikondacholapuram became the capital of the Chola empire?
Correct Answer: B [Rajendra Chola I]
Notes:
Gangaikondacholapuram was constructed by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his conquest over the chalukyas and other feudatories Kalonga, Gangas, Palas etc .These victories led him to assume the title Gangaikonda.
Gangaikondacholapuram was constructed by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his conquest over the chalukyas and other feudatories Kalonga, Gangas, Palas etc .These victories led him to assume the title Gangaikonda.
2. Which among the following terms was used for the Royal cavalry of the Maratha Army System?
Correct Answer: B [The Bargirs]
Notes:
Bargir was the Royal cavalry of the Maratha army system. There were two kinds of cavalry viz. Bargirs and the Shiledars. Bargirs were provided horses from the state and thus, the horses were property of the royal household and were looked after by state o
Bargir was the Royal cavalry of the Maratha army system. There were two kinds of cavalry viz. Bargirs and the Shiledars. Bargirs were provided horses from the state and thus, the horses were property of the royal household and were looked after by state o
3. Which among the following two cities were joined by “Sadak-i-Azam” or the precursor of the Grand Trunk Road built by Shershah Suri?
Correct Answer: D [Agra & Sasaram]
Notes:
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapath, Sadak-i-Azam, Badshahi Sadak. The road was known as Uttarapath (Northern Route) during the Mauryan period as Sadak-i-Azam or Shah Rah-i-Azam (The Great Road). It was built between Agra and Sasaram.
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapath, Sadak-i-Azam, Badshahi Sadak. The road was known as Uttarapath (Northern Route) during the Mauryan period as Sadak-i-Azam or Shah Rah-i-Azam (The Great Road). It was built between Agra and Sasaram.
4. The silver coins of which among the following kings carried portraits and bilingual legends, which were inspired by the Kshatrapa types?
Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas ]
Notes:
Satavahana kings are noted for issuing bilingual coins featuring Middle Indo-Aryan language on one side, and Tamil language on the other side.
Satavahana kings are noted for issuing bilingual coins featuring Middle Indo-Aryan language on one side, and Tamil language on the other side.
5. Who built the tomb of itmad ud daula?
Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]
Notes:
The Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daula was constructed by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan. IT was constructed between 1622 and 1628 where her father Itimad Ud Daula was buried.
The Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daula was constructed by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan. IT was constructed between 1622 and 1628 where her father Itimad Ud Daula was buried.
6. Who among the following built the mosque Quwal-ul-lslam at Delhi?
Correct Answer: C [Qutubuddin Aiabak]
Notes:
Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque (also known as the Qutub Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi) was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, founder of the Mamluk or Slave dynasty and built using the ruins of 27 Hindu and Jain temples.
Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque (also known as the Qutub Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi) was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, founder of the Mamluk or Slave dynasty and built using the ruins of 27 Hindu and Jain temples.
7. Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?
Correct Answer: C [Samanta Sen was the son of Hemanta Sen]
Notes:
Samanta Sen was the Father of Hemanta Sen
Samanta Sen was the Father of Hemanta Sen
8. Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India for how many times?
Correct Answer: C [17]
Notes:
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted India 17 times.
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted India 17 times.
9. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi Sultanate introduced new coins “Adha and Bikh”?
Correct Answer: B [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced new coins Adha (50% Jital) and Bikh (25% Jital). The other coins prevalent during that period were Shashgani (6 jitals) and Hastgani (48 jitals).
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced new coins Adha (50% Jital) and Bikh (25% Jital). The other coins prevalent during that period were Shashgani (6 jitals) and Hastgani (48 jitals).
10. Which among the following is / are characteristics of Mughal Architecture in India?
- Bulbous domes with constricted necks
- Use of Red Sandstone
- Mausoleums outnumbering the mosques
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Neither Babur nor Humayun lived long enough to enjoy the newly founded Mughal Empire. The reign of Akbar (1556-1605) witnessed the development of the mughal architecture. The most important features of the Mughal monuments in India are the bulbous domes with constricted necks, the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways and delicate ornamentation. Red Sandstone was amply used in Mughal monuments.
Neither Babur nor Humayun lived long enough to enjoy the newly founded Mughal Empire. The reign of Akbar (1556-1605) witnessed the development of the mughal architecture. The most important features of the Mughal monuments in India are the bulbous domes with constricted necks, the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways and delicate ornamentation. Red Sandstone was amply used in Mughal monuments.
- The largest difference from other regions of Islamic art from the Mughal Art is that the Mughals produced many masterpieces in mausoleums than in mosques.
- The Mughal art was essentially Persian in character in the beginning. Once defeated by Shershah, Humayun had fled to Safavid’s Persia for 15 years and then returned to Delhi in 1555, bringing a large number of Persian architects and painters with him, greatly contributing to Mughal art afterward, encouraging its Persian character.