ERM COO am eect bree) noe 1 Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in Mahmud of Ghazni 1026 AD? 2 Which Turkish ruler invaded India 17 times between Mahamud of 1000 and 1026 AD? Ghazni 3 Alberuni came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni 4 Sultan Mahmud was a ruler of___. Ghazni 5 The Arabic work of Al-Biruni that gave an account of the Kitab-al-Hind subcontinent is called 6 Which Rajput king defeated Muhammad Ghori for the Baghel Bhim in first time? 1178 7 The first battle of Tarain (AD 1191) took place between? Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Mohammad Ghauri 8 Who defeated whom in the Second Battle of Tarain (AD Mohammad 1192)? Ghauri defeated Prithviraj 9 The battle that led to the foundation of Muslim power in The second battle India was of Tarain 10 Which Indian ruler was defeated by Mahmud Ghazni in Jaya Pala his first attack in the year 1000 AD? 11 Who was the scholor entrusted by Sultan Mahmud of Al-Baruni Ghazni to write an account of subcontinent? 12 Queen Naikidevi is remembered as the woman who Muhammad Ghori defeated ____ in 1178 CE. 13 Who was a slave of Muhammad Ghori? He became the Qutub-ud-din ruler after the death of his master and founded the Slave Aibak Dynasty. 14 was born to the Chauhan King Someshvara and Prithviraj Chauhan his queen Karpuradevi in 1166 CE. 15 The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175AD when he attacked Multan. 16 Who was the best-known Chahawana or Chauhan ruler Prithviraja HI who defeated sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191 A.D? 17 Who was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Battle of Jai Chand Chandawar? 18 Who did not ruled the Delhi Sultanate? Ghori dynasty 19 Sultan Muhammad Ghori who defeated Prithviraja III in Afghanistan 1192 was a ruler from __. 20 Name the king who invaded Delhi and plundered the Punjab Kohinoor Diamond. 21 In the context of Medieval Indian History, which Central Asia geographical belt was denoted as ‘Turan’? 22 Inwhich year did Tamerlane invade India? 139823. Chachnama records the history of which conquest? Arabs 24 Multan was named by the Arabs as City of gold 25 Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of Srinagar pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved? 26 The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe Siam (now that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen Thailand) come from? 27 ‘The capital city ‘Daydo’ established by Kublai Khan is Beijing situated at- 28 To which tribe Genghis Khan, the ruler belonged? Mongol 29 +The Mongols under invaded Transoxiana in Genghis Khan north-east Iran in 1219. 30 The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda = Muhammad-bin- University was Bhaktiyar SN Medieval) History #2 (Delhi/Sultanate) IGS 1 The period between in India’s history is 1206 A.D. and known as the Delhi Sultanate period. 1526 A.D. 2 Im the context of state and administration in the Delhi the holder of a Sultanate, the term 'muqti’ means: land assignment called ‘iqta’ 3 When the rule of the Delhi Sultan began? 1206 A.D 4 When did the reign of Delhi Sultanate came to an end? 1526 A.D. 5 The court/official language of the Delhi Sultanate was Persian 6 Name the language that was designated as the ‘Camp Urdu Language’ during the Medieval Period 7 Which art did rise highest in the Sultanate period? Architecture 8 Set the following dynasties in chronological order of their 1, 3,2 period of rule. 1. Khilji Dynasty 2 . Lodhi Dynasty 3 . Tughlaq Dynasty 9 Which ruler built the mosque called ‘Adhai-din-ka- Qutub-ud-Din- Jhonpra’ at Aimer? Aibak 10 Which Dynasty was founded by Qutb ud-din Aibak? Slave Dynasty 11 Which was the first Muslim dynasty the ruled India? Slave Dynasty (Mamluk dynasty) 12 The dynasty which ruled North India flout Slave 1206 to 1290 was established by Qutbuddin Aibak. 13 ____was the first and only Muslim woman to ever sit on Razia Begum the throne of Delhi. 14 The Qutub Minar was named after the Sufisaint___. Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki 15 The Dargah of Sheikh Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Delhi Kaki is located in:16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35, 36 37 38 39 During Iltutmish's reign, special slaves were bought for military service, known as Which Delhi Sultan traced his descent to the ancient hero Afrasiyab in order to fabricate a noble birth for himself? Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of ‘blood and iron’? The saviour of the Delhi Sultanate was The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was The first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and declare Delhi as the capital of his empire was: The Qutub Minar was completed by the famous ruler Which Sultan received a robe of honour from the caliph? The silver coin ‘tanka’ was introduced by Razia Sultan, the first woman to sit on the throne of Delhi, was the daughter of Sultan Before assuming the office of the Sultan of Delhi Balban was the Prime Minister of Sultan Iltutmish established a centre of learning at: Which Delhi Sultan died of a sudden fall from a horse at Lahore while playing Chaugan (Polo)? To take care of the conquered lands, Mohmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General “Quwwat-ul-Islam” Mosque was built by ‘Lakh Baksh’ was a title given to the ruler was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. In 1236 Sultan IItutmish’s daughter, , became Sultan. Which was the capital of the sultanate during the reign of Iltutmish? In which century, Qutub Minar of Delhi was built? Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India under whose reign? Who was popularly known as the ‘parrot of India’? created a new system of musicology called ‘Indraprashta Mata’ or ‘Chaturdandi Sampradaya’. The largest standing army of the Sultanate, directly paid by the State, was created by Bandgan Balban Balban Ghias-ud-din Balban Htutmish ltutmish Ntutmish Mtutmish Itutmish Ututmish Nasir-ud-din Patna Qutbuddin Aibak Qutbuddin Aibak Qutub-ud-din Aibak Qutub-ud-din Aibak Qutub-ud-din- Aibak Raziyya Delhi 12th and 13th Century Tltutmish Amir Khusro Amir Khusro Alauddin Khilji40 41 50 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 The Sultan who described himself as The Second Alauddin Khilji Alexander’ (Sikander -i- Sani) was The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of Ala-ud-din Khilji South India was The Market Regulation system was introduced by Ala-ud-din Khilji Which Khilji ruler killed his father-in law to ascend the Ala-ud-din Khilji throne of Delhi? The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were Turks The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Malik Kafur Madurai was Alahi Darwaja is a to the enclosure of Quwat-Ul- Gateway Islam mosque at Delhi. Hauz Khas fort is located in which Indian city? Delhi Amir Khusro was a poet Who was the last ruler of the Vaghela Dynasty of Karandev Gujarat after whose defeat the kingdom was passed to Alauddin Khilji? Who was one of the Governors during the reign of Ghiyasuddin Alauddin Khilji? Tughlaq The Khailji or Khilji dynasty, founded by Jalal-ud-din 1290 and 1320 Firuz Khilji ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between was the first Muslim ruler whose empire covered Alauddin Khilji almost the whole of India up to its extreme south. Alauddin Khilji's first military operation was against Ranthambore Amir Khusro was the disciple of whom? Nizamuddin Auliya Which tax was initiated by the Alauddin Khilji? Ghari Mir Hassan Dehlavi was in the court of? Alauddin Khilji Presently Daulatabad where Muhammad-bin Tughlaq Aurangabad had transferred the capital from Delhi is situated near The token currency using copper and brass coins was China modelled after which country’s example by Muhammedbin Tuglaq? Mohammed Bin Tuglaq transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Feroz Shah Brahmins? Tughlaq Which Sultan of Delhi established an employment Feroz Shah bureau, a charity bureau and a charitable hospital? Tughlaq Qutab Minar, as we find at present, was finally re-built Feroz Shah by Tughlaq Mohammad-bin- Tughlag was a failure because He was nota practical statesman.64 65, 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Which Sultan tried to prohibit sati? An agricultural department known as ‘Diwan-i-kohi’ was created by: Who is called as the “Prince of Moneyers”? Which Sultan of Delhi has been described by the historians as the ‘mixture of opposites’? Who issued a token currency in copper coins between AD 1329 and 1330? Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was proficient in The Sultans of which dynasty ruled for the longest time? Timur invaded India during the reign of: » @ Moroccan traveller who is known for his extensive travels, came to India during the regime of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The invasion of Delhi by Timur in A.D marked the end of the Tughlaq empire. Which Sultan of the Sultanate of Delhi transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra? Which dynasty came to power in India after the Tughlaq dynasty? Which Delhi Sultan planned a campaign to capture a Mongol territory for the first time in the history of the Sultanate? In which year did Timur Lang invade India? Which ruler of Bengal had relations with China? Who founded the Sayyid dynasty ? In Battle of Khatoli (1517) Rana Sanga of Mewar defeated Sultan of Delhi, Lodhi and imprisoned him and then released him after collecting ransom. Who was the founder of Lodhi dynasty? Who was the last ruler of Lodi Dynasty? Who was the founder of the city of Agra? Mohammad Bin Tughlaq Mohammad-bin- Tughlaq Mohammad-Bin- Tughlaq Muhammad Bin Tughlaq Muhammad-bin- Tughlaq Philosophy Tughluq dynasty Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq Ibn Battuta 1398 AD Tughlaq The Sayyids Muhammad Tughlag 1398 AD Ghiyasuddin Azamshah Khizr Khan Ibrahim Bahlol Lodhi Ibrahim Lodi Sikandar Lodi79 Who founded the Sayyid dynasty ? Khiar Khan 80 In Battle of Khatoli (1517) Rana Sanga of Mewar Ibrahim defeated Sultan of Delhi, Lodhi and imprisoned him and then released him after collecting ransom. 81 Who was the founder of Lodhi dynasty? Bahlol Lodhi 82 Who was the last ruler of Lodi Dynasty? Ibrahim Lodi 83 Who was the founder of the city of Agra? Sikandar Lodi SN!) Medieval’ History #3/(Mughal Empire) oa 1 During Mughal period rank and salary were determined Zat by a numerical value called 2 Jiziya Tax, during the Mughal Empire wasa tax levied on: Non-Muslim citizens10 ll 12 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Who introduced ‘Charbagh’ style of architecture in India? The terms ‘Zat and Sawar’ are related to which administrative systems? The city of victory, Fatehpur Sikri in was built during the glorious reign of the Mughals. During Mughal period a royal edict or order was known by what name? The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of What do you mean by Mughal Zagir? The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was The court language of the Mughals was The foreign traveller who visited India during the Mughal period and who left us an expert’s description of the Peacock Throne, was Which Mughal Emperors wrote their own autobiographies? Whose descendants were the Mughals from their father’s side? Whom did the Mughals take the festival of Navaroz? The were the successors of Timur, the ruler of Iran, Iraq and modern-day Turkey. The Red fort in Delhi was the residence of emperors of which dynasty in the 16th century? The individuals who joined Mughal Services and held a position or rank were referred as ___ What was a major industry in the Mughal period? Whose descendants were the Mughals from their Mother's side? Who established the Mughal Empire in India in 1526? Who did Mughal Emperor Babar defeat in the Battle of Ghagra in 1529? The 1st Battle of Panipat which laid the foundation of Mughal rule was fought between Ibrahim Lodi and Babar in the year: Where did Babar die? Who was the first to make use of artillery in warfare in medieval India? Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of The dead body of Babar by his own choice lies buried in Whom did Babar defeated at the Battle of Khanwa of 1527? Mughals Mansabdari System Agra Farman Army organisation giving officer a right to revenue Malik Muhammed Jayasi Persian Travernier Babar and Jahangir Timur Parsi Mughals Mughal Mansabdars Cotton cloth Chengiz Khan Babar Mahmud Lodi 1526 Agra Babar Babar Kabul Rana Sanga28 29 30 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 50 51 52 53 After which war did Babar hold the title of Ghazi? In 1528, defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi. succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1495 when he was only 12 years old. The first Mughal emperor, Babar came to India from: Humayun Nama was written by Who constructed Humayun’s tomb in Delhi? Babar was succeeded to the Mughal throne by: Humayun had to run away from India after he was defeated in the battle of Who was the architect of Humayun's Tomb? Indian Mughal paintings originated during the rule of which Mughal Emperor? The Suri king __ was defeated by Humayun to regain his kingdom. The silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri was called: The Battle of Chausa was fought between ees and Sher Shah Suri on 26 June in the year Sher Shah defeated Humayun and captured Gaur in the battle of Sher Khan defeated at Chausa (1539) and Kannauj (1540), forcing him to flee to Iran. The greatness of Shershah lies in his: The Grand Trunk Road built by Sher Shah Suri connects: Todar Mal, the brilliant revenue officer served under: Who built “Purana Quilla”? The raga ‘Miya Malhar’ was created by: Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564? Akbar was succeeded by his son, Salim, who took the title of ___, meaning ‘Conqueror of the World’. Akbar commissioned to chronicle the story of his father Humaynn, 'Humayun-nama‘. In which fort of Rajasthan ‘Chattris’ (cenotaphs) are built in honour of Jaimal and Kalla, heroes, who laid down their lives in the 1568 siege by Emperor Akbar? Which emperor’s army did Maharana Pratap fight in the Battle of Haldighati? Who succeeded the Mughal throne in the year 1556? Battle of Khanwa Babar Babar Ferghana Gulbadan Begum Haji Begam Humayun Kannauj Mirak Mirza Ghiyath Humayun Sikandar Suri Rupiya 1539 Chausa in 1539 A.D. Humayun Administrative reforms Lahore-East Bengal Shershah Suri Shershah Suri Tansen Rani Durgavati Jahangir Gulbadan Begum Chittorgarh Fort Akbar Akbar54 55 56 57 58 59 60 71 72 73 74 76 Humayun’s heir, ___, was born in exile and was only 13 years old when his father died. __— died in 1605, nearly 50 years after his ascension to the throne. He was buried outside of Agra at Sikandra. Which ruler constructed the highest and biggest gateway of Victory, Buland Darwaza? In which year did Emperor Akbar build the Buland Darwaja? When was the ‘Battle of Tukaroi’ fought? Who wrote “Ain-i-Akbari” (Akbarnama), the biography of Akbar? Chand Bibi the famous Muslim ruler belonged to which kingdom? Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitamanas during the reign of The reputed musician duo, Tansen and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of- The Mughal Emperor who discouraged ‘Sati’ was- “Din-i-Ilahi” was the new religion started by Who introduced the Mansabdari system? Who abolished Jaziya? The second Battle of Panipat was fought between The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Who was the regent of Akbar in his early days? The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i- Ilahi was: What was built by Akbar to commemorate his conquest of Khandesh in Gujarat? Which was the second capital of Akbar? A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar was Akbar held his religious discussion in Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician? The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was During Akbar’s reign the Mahabharata was translated into Persian and is known as Akbar's tomb is located at which place? What was the age of Akbar at the time of his coronation at Kalanaur? Who was Akbar’s famous revenue minister? The basic purpose of the formulation Din-i-Ilahi was: Which writer has called Akbar’s Din-i-llahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom? Akbar Akbar Akbar 1601 1575 Abul Fazal Ahmednagar Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar and Hemu Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh Bairam Khan Birbal Buland Darwaza Fateh-pur-Sikri Harivijaya Ibadat Khana Mian Tansen Ramatanu Pande Razm Namah Sikandara Thirteen Todarmal universal faith Vincent Smith90 91 92 93 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Which monument is known as the “Dream in Stones’? Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar was defeated by the Mughal army in the battle of Who translated Ramayana into Persian? Who translated ‘Mahabharatha into Persian? Buland Darwaza is located in? The Persian translation of “Mahabharata” done in Mughal period is known by which name? What was the northwestern border of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar? Which state was not included in the empire of Akbar? What was the title of three-volume history of Akbar's reign written by Abul Fazl? Battle of Haldighati was fought between which two armies? Second battle of Panipat was fought between which two armies? Which Mughal Emperor was illiterate? The Agra fort was built by Which Mughal rulers started ‘Jharokha Darshan'? Faizi lived in the court of “ Who abolished Jizyah Tax? In which year the Sisodiya Capital of Chittor was seized by Akbar? What was Akbar’s age when he became emperor? How many volumes of history of Akbar’s reign were written by Abul Fazl? Which of the following pair is INCORRECT? 1 ) Abul Fazal - Chief Advisor 2 ) Faizi - Poet 3 ) Birbal - Finance Minister 4 ) All are correct married Mehr-un-Nisa whom he gave the title of ‘Nur Jahan’ (light of the world). Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of Mughal ruler as the ambassador of the King of England James 1. The East India Company sent Captain William Hawkins to the court of Emperor ___ in 1608 to seck permission to open a factory at Surat. Noor Jahan was the wife of which Mughal emperor? In last years of his reign Akbar was distracted by the rebellion of Prince Salim, The future emperor ___ During whose reign Mughal painting reached its highest level? Which Mughal Emperors wrote his autobiography in Persian? Panch Mahal Haldighati Badauni Badauni Uttar Pradesh Razmnama Hindukush Bijapur Akbarnama Akbar and Maharana Pratap Akbar and Hemu Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar 1568 13. 3 Birbal - Finance Minister Jahangir Jahangir Jahangir Jahangir Jahangir Jahangir Jahangir110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 Ustad Mansur was a famous painter of which Mughal ruler's regime? The innovator of the Revenue settlement during the rule of Akbar was Jahangir, the Mughal emperor ruled India from 1605 until his death in 1627. Who was the first Englishman to appear in the Mughal Court during Jahangir’s reign? What does Jahangir mean? ‘The Mughal painting reaches its zenith during the reign of Which Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs? Which painter of Jahangir’s reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra’? What was the original name of Nur Jahan? Jahangir's autobiography (Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri) is in which language? Jahangir was married to whom? Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir in Pakistan? Who is considered as the chief architect of Taj Mahal? Taj Mahal was built in__. Jama Masjid of Delhi was built in which century? The name of the eldest son of Shah Jahan was The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in Delhi stand out as towering achievements of architecture during the reign of Who had built Taj Mahal, for his wife Mumtaz Mahal along the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra? _—_— has been called the “architect king” as during his reign, the world witnessed a unique development of arts and culture of the Mughal Empire. The Peacock Throne was commissioned by __. Prince Khurram grew up to be known as: With which Mughal ruler is the Moti Masjid in Agra associated? In whose reign, the office of the Vakil was abolished? Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh? Who got the Gita translated into Persian? Jahangir Raja Todarmal fourth Captain William Hawkins Conqueror of the world Jahangir Jahangir Mansur Mehr-un-Nissa Persian Mehrunissa Lahore Ustad Ahmad Lahauri (Ustad-Isa) 17th Century 17th Century Dara Shukoh Shah Jahan Shah Jahan Shah Jahan Shah Jahan Shah jahan Shah Jahan Shah Jahan Dara Shikoh Dara Shikoh135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shahjahan was The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by Panditraj Jagannath was the poet laureate of which mughal ruler? Which Mughal Emperor transferred the Mughal Capital from Agra to Delhi? The Upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh in Persian under the title of Which Mughal building is said to possess the unique feature of being exactly equal in length and breadth? ‘Powa Mecca’ in Assam is the tomb of Which monument was built by emperor Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah? The Mughal emperor adopted the title of Alamgir. It was under the reign of that the Mughal Empire reached its peak in matter of area. Fatwa-i-Alamgiri, a digest of Muslim laws, was written during the period of At the time of the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the Mughal Empire consisted of how many Subahs? Where did Aurangzeb die? Which Mughal rulers banned music and dancing? Who succeeded Aurangzeb? Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year___. was imprisoned for the rest of his life by Aurangzeb. Dara Shikoh was killed in conflict with his brother Which Mughal emperor issued a ‘Farman’ granting the East India Company the right to trade duty free? Who was the last of the powerful Mughal rulers? Who was also known as ‘Zinda Pir’? Who built the Moti Masjid in the Red Fort of Delhi? During the reign of which Mughal ruler was the ‘Jizya’ re- imposed? ‘Bibi Ka Maqbara,the replica of the Taj Mahalis situated in: Which Mughal emperor, brought about the fall of Sayyid Brothers? The battle of Karnal (1739) was wonby Persian King Nadir Shah by defeating the army of Manucci Persian invader Nadir Shah Shah Jahan Shahjahan Sirr-i-Akbar Taj Mahal Pir Giasuddin Auliya Bibi Ka Maqbara Aurangzeb Aurangzeb Aurangzeb 21 Ahmad Nagar Aurangzeb Mauzzam 1643 Shah Jahan Aurangzeb Aurangzeb Aurangzeb Aurangzeb Aurangzeb Aurangzeb Aurangabad Muhammad Shah Mughal Emperor, Muhammad Shah161 Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’ 162 Who was the last Mughal emperor? Bahadur Shah II 163 Where did Bahadur Shah Zafar died in November 1862? Rangoon EXC Cind Pa Enc b nr Coat apis) erred 1 Which monument is in pink colour? Hawa Mahal 2° Who built the Hawa Mahal situated in Jaipur in the year Sawai Pratap Singh 1799? 3 Known as Ayesha to family and friends, this princess Maharani Gayatri married Sawai Man Singh II Bahadur and was known to Devi the world as__. 4 Who built the Sheesh Mahal in Patiala? Maharaja Narinder Singh 5 Who built the Khajuraho temples? Chandela Rajputs 6 Which Tomar rulers, is credited with founding the city of Anangapal Delhi? 7 Ranthambhor was a Rajput fort 8 Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur had built the Delhi, Jaipur, observatory (Jantar Mantar) at___ Benares, Ujjain, and Mathura 9 ‘Prithvirajraso’ was written by Chand Bardai 10 The famous city of Bhopal was founded by the Rajput Raja Bhoja ruler 11 Which Rajput ruler drew up a set of tables called Zij Raja Sawai Jai Muhammadshuhi to enable the people to make Singh astronomical observations? 12 The ‘Kirti Stambha’ (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was Rana Kumbha built by- 13 The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by Tomars (Anangapal) 14 Who had built the 'Amer Fort’? Raja Man Singh 15 What were the two major cities under control of the Delhi and Ajmer Chahamanas? 16 first became the capital of a kingdom under the Delhi Tomara Rajputs. 17 Prithviraja III (1168-1192) was a best known Chahamana ruler. 18 What is Jantar Mantar? An astronomical observatory 19 The Tomara Rajputs, were defeated in the middle of the Ajmer twelfth century by the Chauhans ofSCs m er nee CO See) Answer 1 Guru Gobind Singh was the______ Sikh Guru. tenth 2 Guru is known as the cobbler saint. Ravidas 3 _— is well-known for the golden beautification of the Ranjit Singh Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara in Amritsar, famously known as the Golden Temple. 4 Guru Gobind Singh commanded Sikhs to wear five items Kara, Kachera, all the time, they are Kirpan, Khalsa, and Kanga 5 Who was the fifth of the ten Sikh gurus? Guru Arjan Dev 6 The fifth Sikh Guru compiled Adi Granth, the first Guru Arjan Dev official edition of the Sikh scripture. 7 The Gurmukhi script of Punjabi Language was created Guru Angad in the 16th century CE by the second Sikh guru 8 —— built the world famous Harmandar Sahib, Guru Arjan Dev popularly known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar. 9 Khalsa Panth was created by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 which year? 10‘ The Sikh military sect ‘the Khalsa’ was introduced by- Guru Gobind Singh 11 Who succeeded Guru Nanak? Guru Angad 12 The Sikh Guru who wrote Guru Nanak’s biography was Guru Angad Dev 13 The Sikh Guru who wrote “Zafar Namah” in Persian was Guru Gobind Singh 14 Who was the Last Guru of the Sikhs? Guru Gobind Singh 15 Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion? Guru Granth Sahib 16 The Akaal Takht was built by Guru Hargovind 17 Which Sikh Guru had laid the foundation of Amritsar? Guru Ram Das 18 Which Sikh Guru called himself the ‘Sachcha Badshah’? Guru Tegh Bahadur 19 The founder of the Independent Sikh State was: Ranjit Singh 20 Where was Guru Nanak Dev (the originator of Sikh Talwandi religion) born? 21 Sikh Khalsa Army was formed under the rule of . Ranjit Singh 22 Lahore was Ranjeet Singh’s Political Capital. Which city Amritsar was called his Religious Capital? 23 The birthplace of the tenth and last guru of Sikhs Guru Patna Sahib Gobind Singh is: 24 Who was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan? Guru Tegh Bahadur25 Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of Sikhs, was the son of Guru Teg Bahadur whose? 26 Where was Guru Govind Singh educated and learnt Anandpur Sahib Persian? 27 ~~ Sikhism was founded in which century? 15-16th century 28 When was Guru Nanak Dev born? 1469 AD 29 What was the capital city of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Lahore empire? SN) Medieval! History #6 (Powerful Kingdoms: Marathas) =o 1 ‘Sardeshmukhi' in the Maratha regime was a: Tax levied on revenue (10%) 2. Which Maratha warrior died in the successful defence of Tanaji Malusare the Sinhagad fort fighting against the Mughal army? 3 Shivaji‘s son from Saibai was named. Sambhaji 4 Chhatrapati Shivaji and Soyarabai named their son Rajaram 5 The Treaty of Purandar was signed between: Mughals and Marathas 6 Who founded the Holkar dynasty, one of the regional Malhar Rao Maratha dynasties? 7 Who was killed by Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Battle of Afzal Khan Pratapgarh? 8 From which European power Shivaji obtained cannons The Portuguese and ammunition: & What was the immediate aim of the Treaty of Purander To sow sceds of in 1665? contention between Shivaji and Sultan of Bijapur 10 How many times Shivaji plundered Surat? Twice 11 Coronation of Shivaji took place in 1674 A.D. 12 The most powerful Peshwa was Baji Rao I (Son of Bala ji Vishwanath) 13. Who was called the ‘Second founder of the Maratha Balaji Vishwanath Kingdom’? 14 Who was the founder of the house of Peshawa? Balaji Vishwanath 15 ‘Chauth’ was land tax (25%) levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States 16 _ In Shivaji’s Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was Peshwa called29 SN 1 Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of- Which was the capital of Shivaji? Who was the Guru of Shivaji? Who applied the concept of guerrilla warfare in India in 17th Century? During the Maratha period, who was the officer responsible for the village administration? To which dynasty did Mahadji Scindia and Nana Phadnis belong? Which ruler of Bengal gave a portion of Orissa to the Marathas? Who were defeated in the 3rd Battle of Panipat 1761? Who was the ruler of Delhi when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third Battle of Panipat in 1761? The third battle of Panipat was fought between The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa Which treaty brought an end to the independent existence of Peshwa Baji Rao II? err Biting ac arc nap Net cts) temple in Karnataka is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. Harihar and Bukka were founders of which empire? ‘Amuktamalyada’ one of the works of Vijaynagar ruler Krishnadevaraya was written in: The temple at Lepakshi famous for its hanging pillars and constructed in Vijayanagara style is also called temple Hampi, the ancient capital of Vijayanagara is located in: After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under Famous Battle of Talikota was fought in Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire? Where is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world, situated? Purandai Raigart Ramdas Shivaj Pati Marathe Alivardi Khar Marathas Shah Alam I Maratha and Durran The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength Baji Rao I Treaty of Basseir TENS Vittale Vijaynagai Telugu Veerabhadrz Karnatake Taraba 1565 A.D. Battle of Talikotz Bijapu: