Medieval Indian History MCQs

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The Tarikh-i- Sind which is also known as the Tarikh-i-Masumi, was written by Mir Muhammad Masum. According to Chach Nama, it is an account of the history of Sind from the Arab conquest to the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

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The resident Arabs gradually began to acquire land, on which they imposed the jiziya and other taxation on people. However, the Arabs were unable to sustain a long-term presence in India.

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When Ghori returned to Ghazni to carry out his conquests on the western frontiers he left his lieutenant, Qutbuddin Aibak, in charge of his Indian conquests. Qutbuddin made Delhi his headquarters in 1193 CE, before embarking on a campaign of expansion.

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The Quwwat-ul-Islam was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak to be built after destroying 27 Hindu and Jain temples. It was built over the site of a large temple located in the centre of a citadel.

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Qutub-ud-din Aibak received the title of Sultan of Delhi from Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud. Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud was the successor of Mohammad Ghori. Thereafter, Sultan became title of Muslim rulers of Delhi.

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In 1279 CE, Tughril Beg the governor of Bengal, who was encouraged by the Mongol threats and the old age of the Sultan revolted against Balban and assumed the title of Sultan.

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Nasiruddin Bughra Khan was son of Balban and ruled as Governor (1281–1287) and later an independent Sultan (1287–1291) of Bengal. He had assisted his father Balban to crush the rebellion of the governor of Lakhnauti, Tughral Tughan Khan. Ater his brother and eldest son of Balban, Prince Muhammad, was killed by Mongols, Bugra Khan was asked to take the throne of Delhi by Balban. But Bughra refused and decided to remain in Bengal.

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The Tārīkh-i-Dāwūdī, a 16th-century Persian manuscript, provides detailed historical information about various Pashtun Dynasties in South Asia, including the Lodi Dynasty in India. Authored by the historian Abdullah, the document covers administration starting from Sultan Bahlul Khan Lodi to Sultan Daud Khan Karrani of the Karrani dynasty, Bengal. Additionally, the Afghan Sur Dynasty’s information is represented. Besides historical evidence, it features poetry and an account of the Jaunpur Sultanate. This book was named after, dedicated to, and composed at Daud Khan Karrani’s court.

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Rana Kumbha who ruled Mewar from 1433 CE to 1468 CE constructed the city of Basantpur. He built several inns, palaces, ponds, schools, and temples. He also gave patronage to many craftsmen and sculptors.

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Wazir headed the finance department called Diwan-i-Wizarat during the Sultanate period. A separate Auditor General was also appointed for scrutinising expenditure. Also an accountant general for inspecting income worked under the Wazir.