1. The Mansabdari system was borrowed from ?
Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in Mongolia.
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in Mongolia.
2. Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate faced maximum number of Mongol Attacks?
Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
The maximum number of Mongol attacks were faced by Alauddin Khilji. He built Siri his capital mainly to deter the Mongols.
The maximum number of Mongol attacks were faced by Alauddin Khilji. He built Siri his capital mainly to deter the Mongols.
3. Aurangazeb was a good player of which among the following instruments?
Correct Answer: B [Veena]
Notes:
Aurangzeb is a great veena player. He is extremely religious bent. He was a connoisseur of music and a proficient Veena player. Aurangzeb is commonly known as regnal title Alangir and sixth Mughal Emperor.
Aurangzeb is a great veena player. He is extremely religious bent. He was a connoisseur of music and a proficient Veena player. Aurangzeb is commonly known as regnal title Alangir and sixth Mughal Emperor.
4. Jujhar Singh, who was a Bundela Chief had revolted against:
Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
Jujhar Singh (14 March 1691 – 22 December 1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib. He revolted against Shahjahan.
Jujhar Singh (14 March 1691 – 22 December 1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib. He revolted against Shahjahan.
5. Razia Sultan acceded to the throne of Delhi in __________ ?
Correct Answer: C [1236 A.D]
Notes:
Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. She is the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian Subcontinent. She ruled from 1236 to 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and turned into the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.
Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. She is the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian Subcontinent. She ruled from 1236 to 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and turned into the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.
6. Who among the following is the Persian mathematician and poet composer of the world famous Rubbayat?
Correct Answer: A [Omar Khayyám]
Notes:
Rubbayat is written by Omar Khayyam. It is collection ruba i.e .persian poems.
Rubbayat is written by Omar Khayyam. It is collection ruba i.e .persian poems.
7. Octagonal shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of which of the following dynasties of Medieval India?
Correct Answer: D [Lodi]
Notes:
‘Octagonal’ shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of Lodi dynasty. It is an eight sided mausoleum .This was one of the distinctive inventions of Lodis in architecture in India.
‘Octagonal’ shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of Lodi dynasty. It is an eight sided mausoleum .This was one of the distinctive inventions of Lodis in architecture in India.
8. Which of the following were new elements added to Indian architecture with advent of Muslims in India?
- Use of calligraphy
- Use of coloured marbles
- Use of mortar and limestone in construction
- Use of double dome architecture
Select the correct option from codes given below:
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The advent of Islam in India is associated with migration of Muslim merchants from Middle East to India. With advent of Islam in India, there came many changes in Indian art and architecture. Use of calligraphy, tall minarets, use of coloured marbles, double dome structures, use of limestone and mortar in construction, etc. are some new elements which were added to Indian architecture by Muslims from Middle East.
The advent of Islam in India is associated with migration of Muslim merchants from Middle East to India. With advent of Islam in India, there came many changes in Indian art and architecture. Use of calligraphy, tall minarets, use of coloured marbles, double dome structures, use of limestone and mortar in construction, etc. are some new elements which were added to Indian architecture by Muslims from Middle East.
9. The official associated with land revenue collection in the Maratha administration in medieval India was known by which of the following names?
Correct Answer: A [Patil]
Notes:
Under Deccan sultanates, and the Maratha empire, the Patil was the village headman and the most important Vatandar of the village. His main duties were to be the collector of revenue, as well as being the head of police and justice.
Under Deccan sultanates, and the Maratha empire, the Patil was the village headman and the most important Vatandar of the village. His main duties were to be the collector of revenue, as well as being the head of police and justice.
10. Which of the following is important source material for the history of Gujarat from the beginning of the Muslim rule?
Correct Answer: C [Mirat-i-Ahmadi]
Notes:
The Mirat-i-Ahmadi was written by Diwan Ali Muhammad Khan. Sometimes referred to as “a Persian History of Gujarat”, it is described as a very extensive and rare history of Gujarat because of the statistical information it supplies.
The Mirat-i-Ahmadi was written by Diwan Ali Muhammad Khan. Sometimes referred to as “a Persian History of Gujarat”, it is described as a very extensive and rare history of Gujarat because of the statistical information it supplies.