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Medieval Indian History

Q: Consider the following.The arrival of Babur into India led to the:1. introduction of gunpowder in the sub-continent.2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture.3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Gunpowder was introduced much earlier in the subcontinent, probably in the 13th century by Mongols. Arch and dome architecture was widely prevalent during the Delhi Sultanate time much earlier than arrival of Babur, who established the Timurid dynasty in India in the 16th century.

Q: Which of the following is true about Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

Firoz Shah Tughlaq took a number of significant steps during his reign. He set up employment bureau, marriage bureau, built public hospitals. He also set up a department of public works which repaired old monuments and build new ones. Many new cities like Firozpur, Hissar-i-Firoza among others were built during his reign. He also established a charity department called Diwan-i-Khairat. A water clock and a sun clock were also constructed during his reign.

Q: In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodhi?

In 1517 A.D Maharana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the Battle of Khatoli. When Rana Sanga enroached his land, Ibrahim Lodhi led an army towards Mewar. Ibrahim Lodhi lost the war and was captured by enemies. On payment of ransom, he was released.

Q: Consider the following statements and mark the correct answers.1. Sikander Lodhi founded the city of Agra in AD 1504.2. Alauddin Khilji started the practice of old-age pension.3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the first Sultan to advance loans known as Sandhar to peasants for digging wells to extend cultivation.Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Sikander Lodhi, the ablest of the Lodhi Sultans, commissioned the building of the present day city of Agra in 1504 AD. Muhammad bin Tughlaq pursued a harsh taxation policy in doab at the start but later tried to make amends by extending loans called Sandhar to farmers for various purposes like digging wells. Alauddin Khalji didn't start the practice of old-age pension.

Q: Which of the following are true?

Balban assumed the throne in 1266 and focused on consolidation of the Empire and streamlining of the administration instead of new conquests. Also, Balban ensured fairness in matters of administration and justice and did not differentiate between the high and the low. Balban himself belonged to Turk-i-Chihalgani or the Corps of Forty and worked to liquidate the same because he knew the power of this group.

Q: Which of the following is correct?

To secure Sultanate's frontiers against Mongol invasions, Alauddin Khalji built several new forts and repaired older ones along the north-western frontier of the Empire in Punjab and Sindh. He put strong army contingents in places like Samana and Dipalpur. He also built a wall around Delhi for the same.

Q: Arrange the following in chronological order of their time periods:1. Tughlaqs2. Lodhis3. Sayyids4. Ilbari Turks5. Khaljis

The Delhi Sultanate had rulers in this chronological order-1) Ilbari Turks (1206 - 1290)2) Khaljis (1290 - 1320)3) Tughlaqs (1320 - 1413)4) Sayyids (1413 - 1451)5) Lodhis (1451 - 1526)

Q: Which one of the following is correct?

Mohammad bin Tughlaq wanted to raise a strong army for conquests and increase the revenue and thus he increased the taxes in the doab region. But his timing was wrong as the rains had failed during that period and farmers were under distress. They therefore left their lands and rebellions broke out in doab and many farmers took to highway robbery. As a result of all this, the Sultan became very unpopular amongst the common people.

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Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakuta empire.
1) It was founded by Dantidurga by overthrowing the Chalukyas of Vatapi (Badami) and the capital was fixed at Manyakheta.
2) The Rashtrakuta kings Dhruva, Govinda III and Indra III invaded North India.
3) The king Amoghvarsha wrote 'Kavirajamarga', the earliest Kannada book on poetics.
4) The king Krishna I built the Kailash(Shiva) temple at Ellora.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Only 1

2 and 3

1 and 4

All of these

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Consider the following.
The arrival of Babur into India led to the:
1. introduction of gunpowder in the sub-continent.
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture.
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 2

Only 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

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Which of the following is true about Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

He established a department of public works

He constructed a water clock and sun clock at Delhi

He formed a charity department

All of the above

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In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodhi?

Battle of Khatoli

Battle of Sarangpur

Battle of Siwana

Battle of Khanva

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Which one of the following dynasties is correctly matched with its founder?
1) The Chalukyas of Vatapi : Jayasimha
2) Gangas of Talakad : Konkanivarma
3) Kadambas of Varanasi : Mayurasharman
4) Guptas of Magadh : Sri Gupta
5) Maukharis of Kannauj : Yajnavarman
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 3

1, 3 and 4

1, 3, 4 and 5

All of these

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Consider the following statements and mark the correct answers.
1. Sikander Lodhi founded the city of Agra in AD 1504.
2. Alauddin Khilji started the practice of old-age pension.
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the first Sultan to advance loans known as Sandhar to peasants for digging wells to extend cultivation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Only 2

1 and 3

None of these

All of these

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Which of the following are true?

Balban did not go for fresh conquests, rather he concentrated on consolidation of the infant state at Delhi

He set about a policy for liquidation of the Challisa or 40 nobles

Balban did not differentiate in matters of administration and justice

All of the above

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Which of the following is correct?

To defend the frontiers of empire against Mongol invasions Alauddin Khilji repaired the old forts of Punjab, Multan, and Sindh

To defend the frontiers of empire against Mongol invasions, Alauddin Khilji built a number of new fronts in frontier regions

To defend the frontiers of empire against Mongol invasions, Alauddin Khilji garrisoned all forts with powerful troops

All of the above

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Arrange the following in chronological order of their time periods:
1. Tughlaqs
2. Lodhis
3. Sayyids
4. Ilbari Turks
5. Khaljis

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

2, 4, 5, 3, 1

4, 5, 1, 3, 2

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Which one of the following is correct?

The Result of Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq policy of increasing tax in the Doab was that the cultivators abandoned their lands and took to highway robbery

The result of Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq's policy of increasing tax in Doab was that the agriculture in Doab suffered a serious setback

The result of Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq's policy of increasing tax in Doab was that the Sultan become very unpopular with the people

All of the above

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Medieval Indian History

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Consider the following. The arrival of Babur into India led to the: 1. introduction of gunpowder in the sub-continent. 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture. 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following is true about Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodhi?

Which of the following are true?

Which of the following is correct?

Arrange the following in chronological order of their time periods: 1. Tughlaqs2. Lodhis 3. Sayyids4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khaljis

Which one of the following is correct?

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Consider the following.
The arrival of Babur into India led to the:
1. introduction of gunpowder in the sub-continent.
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture.
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Arrange the following in chronological order of their time periods:
1. Tughlaqs
2. Lodhis
3. Sayyids
4. Ilbari Turks
5. Khaljis