MEDIEVAL HISTORY

 First Muslim invader in India was ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Muhammad-Bin-Qasim.

 The first Muslim invaders of India were –--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Arabs.
 Who was the court historian of Mahmud of Ghazni -------------------------------------------------------------------------Utbi.
 Who was the author of ‘Shahnama’? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al-Beruni.
 The famous historian who visited India with Mahmud of Ghazni was -------------------------------------------Al-Beruni.
 During 11th century A.D. Al-Beruni, the father of Indian Historical writing accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India
and stayed here for many years. Alberuni translated Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutra into Arabic (called Kitab Patanjal) but
Tahqiq-I-Hind (Reality of Hindustan) was his most important work in which he gave a socio-cultural description of
India.
 The first Muslim who studied Puranas was -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al-Biruni.
 Who among the following issued silver coins with Sanskrit legend on one side: --------------------Mahmud of Ghazni.
 Who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time? ------------------------------------------------------------ Bhima- II.
 In which battle Muhammad Ghori defeated Jayachandra- ------------------------------- Battle of Chandawar (1194 A.D.).
 Which kings was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the battle of Chandawar? -------------------------------Jayachandra.
 Whom had Muhammad Ghori defeated in 1194 in the Battle of Chandawar? ------------------------------------Jaichand.
 Battle that laid the foundation of Muslim domination in India was ------------------------------- Second Battle of Tarain.
 Coins of which Muslim ruler bear an image of Devi Lakshmi? --------------------------------------------- Muhammad Ghori.
 Muhammad Ghori granted first Iqta in India to –---------------------------------------------------------------Qutbuddin Aybak.
 Which slave of Muhammad Ghori conquered Bengal and Bihar –-------------------------------------------- Bakhtiyar Khalji.

SLAVE DYNASTY
 Who was the founder of Slave dynasty? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qutbuddin Aybak.
 Who was the first ruler of the Slave Dynasty? -------------------------------------------------------------------Qutbuddin Aybak.
 What is ‘Adhai Din ka Zhonpda’? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mosque.
 Qutbuddin Aybak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar, Iltutmish added 3
storeys to the tower. The topmost storey was damaged by lightning which was rebuilt by Firuz Shah Tughluq. Firuz
Shah Tughluq built two floors.
 The capital of Qutbuddin Aybak was -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lahore.
 Who among the following established Delhi as the capital of Sultanate ? -------------------------------------------Iltutmish.
 Who was the first Sultan of Delhi who introduced regular coins and declared Delhi the capital of his empire? --------
-----------------------------------------Iltutmish.
 Which one of the following was the capital of the Sultanate during the reign of Iltutmish-------------------------- Delhi.
 Who was Sultans of the Sultanate was the first to shift his capital to Delhi? -------------------------------------- Iltutmish.
 Who was called ‘a slave of a slave’? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Iltutmish.
 During whose reign Mongol invader Genghis Khan came through the North-West Frontier of India--------Iltutmish.
 Mongol invader Genghis Khan came through the northwest frontier of India during the reign of Iltutmish. Chasing
the fugitive ruler of Khawarizm, Jalaluddin Mingburni, Genghis Khan reached the bank of Indus river. Jalal-ud-din-
 Mingburu sought refuge from Iltutmish. Iltutmish dared not risk the invasion by a dangerous and furious invader
like Genghis. So, he prudently refused to give asylum to the Mingburni. Mongol invasion trouble also went back
with Prince Mingburni in 1224 AD.
 Which Sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol Leader Genghis Khan ? ------------------------------ Iltutmish.
 In whose reign Mongols were seen on the bank of Indus river for the first time? --------------------------------Iltutmish.
 The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India during the reign of : -----------------------------------------------Iltutmish.
 The original name of Changez (Genghis) Khan was ------------------------------------------------------- Temuchin (Temujin).
 Who was behind the dethroning of Raziyya Begum? ------------------------------------------------------------------------Turks.
 The full name of Sultan of Delhi Balban was? -------------------------------------------------------------------------Ghiyasuddin.
 Who was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Iltutmish.
 In whose reign Mongols were seen on the bank of Indus river for the first time? ------------------------------Iltutmish.
 The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India during the reign of ---------------------------------------------- Iltutmish.
 Which Sultan of Delhi is said to have followed the policy of “blood and iron”? ------------------------------------Balban.
 Who was the first Muslim ruler to formulate the 'theory of kingship' similar to the 'theory of divine right of the
kings'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Balban.
 After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of ---------------------------------------------------Zil-e-Ilahi.
 Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival ‘Navroz’ in India? ------------------------- Balban.
 Which of the following Sultans has called himself the ‘Helper of a Caliph’ in his inscription on the walls of the
Mosque at Garhmukteshwar? ------------------------------------------------Balban.

KHALJI SULTANATE
 “When he attained Kingship, he was fully independent of from rules and orders of Shariat.” For which Sultan
Barani made this statement? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Which dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ruled for the shortest period? -------------------------------------------------- Khalji.
 Which Sultan wanted to launch a new religion but Ulemas opposed the move ? ------------------------- Alauddin.
 Which Sultan of Delhi assumed the title of Alexander the Great --------------------------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Who among army-commanders of Alauddin Khalji died fighting against Mongols? ---------------------Zafar Khan.
 Zafar Khan, the famous army commander of Alauddin Khalji, died while fighting against Mongols. He was an
excellent and courageous commander of his time. Mongols were so impressed by the bravery of Zafar Khan and
the persistence of Khilji army that they backed down by 30 miles. The original name of Zafar Khan was Malik Yusuf
Hizbaruddin.
 Whose army was defeated by the army of Kakatiya rulers in 1303 at Warangal? --------------------- of Alauddin Khalji.
 During the regime of which Sultan was the Khalisa land developed on a large scale? ------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Which of the following Sultans introduced “Market Reforms”? ------------------------------------------------Alauddin Khalji.
 Who of the following Muslim rulers enforced a strict price control system during his time?----------- Alauddin Khalji.
 The attempt of Alauddin Khalji to control the market prices ------------------------------------------- was highly successful.
 The market control system was introduced by-------------------------------------------------------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Which Kings of the medieval India began the ‘Public Distribution System’ --------------------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Who started Public Distribution System in Sultanate period? ------------------------------------------------Ala-ud-din Khalji.
 Which Sultan of Delhi was the first to charge ‘Ghari’ or House-tax ? ----------------------------------------Alauddin Khalji.
 What was the boundary between the Delhi Sultan and Mongols during the period of Alauddin Khalji after 1306
A.D. ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ravi.
 Which Sultan appointed a special army to protect the boundaries of the empire? --------------------Alauddin Khilji.

TUGHLUGH 1320-1414
 The Generals of Alauddin Khalji, ultimately became the first Sultan of Tughluq dynasty:-------------------- Ghazi Malik.
 Ghazi Malik was the founder of which dynasty? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Tughluq.
 The Sultans of which dynasty ruled the country for the longest period ? ---------------------------------Tughluq dynasty.
 The most learned ruler of the Delhi sultanate who was well versed in various branches of learning including
Astronomy, Mathematics and Medicine was --------------------------------------------------------- Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
 Which Sultan introduced new Department “Aamir-eKohi”? --------------------------------------Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq had established a new department ‘Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi’ also called Diwan-i-Kohi for the
development of agriculture.
 The department of 'Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi' dealt with which of the following during Sultanate period? -----Agriculture.
 Diwan-E-Kohi is associated with–------------------------------------------------------------------------- Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
 Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq had transferred his capital from Delhi to –-------------------------------------------- Daulatabad.
 For the first time the token currency was introduced in India by : ------------------------------Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
 Ibn Battuta, the Moorish traveller, visited India during the reign of : -------------------------- Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
 Who of the following has given a detailed description of the postal system obtaining during the Sultanate period? -
--------------------------Ibn Battuta.
 Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to participate in the public celebration of Holi ? ----------Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
 On the death of which Muslim ruler a historian said ‘the king was freed from his people and they from their king’?
---------------------------------------------Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq.
 Which one of the following sultans provided employment to the unemployeds? -------------------------- Firuz Tughluq.
 The Sultans of Delhi who established an ‘Employment Exchange’ to help the unemployed –------------------------- FST.
 The Sultan of Delhi who was very concerned about charity and alms and established a department called ‘Diwan-i-
Khairat’ for it, was: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Firuz Tughluq.
 Which of the following Sultan had most numbers of slaves in his court? -------------------------------------- Firuz Tughluq.
 With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct? ------------------------------
---------------------------------------Firuz Tughluq set up a separate department of slaves.
 Public Works Department was primarily established by- ------------------------------------------------- Firuz Shah Tughluq.
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 The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was : Firuz Shah Tughluq.
 With reference to digging canals for enriching agriculture, who among the following is given the credit of being the
first ruler of 14th century? ------------------------------------------------------------Ghiyasuddin Tughluq.
 Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to have levied ‘Haqq-i-Sharb’ or irrigation tax ? --------------------Firuz Tughluq.
 Which Sultan of Delhi had levied ‘Jizya’ on Brahmins? --------------------------------------------------------Firuz Tughluq.
 Which one of the following Sultans of Delhi introduced measures for improving the quality of fruits? ------------------
--------------------------Firuz Tughluq.
 Who brought two Ashoka Pillars to Delhi from Topra and Meerut ? ---------------------------------- Firuz Shah Tughluq.
 Which Sultan of Delhi brought Ashoka’s Pillar to Delhi? ------------------------------------------Firuz Shah Tughluq.
 Which Sultan of Delhi established a ‘Translation Department’ to help both communities to understand each
others’ ideas better ? --------------------------------------------------------Firuz Tughluq.
 The first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage from the State Exchequer was---------------------------- Firuz Tughluq.
 What was ‘Dar-ul-Shafa’ established by Firuz Tughluq? ---------------------------------------------------------A free hospital.
 Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? ------------------------------Nasiruddin Mahmud.
 In which year did Timur Lung attack India? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1398 A.D.
 Which one of the following dynasties ruled over India after the invasion of Timur? --------------------Sayyid dynasty.

LODY DYNASTY1451-1526
 Who among the following Sultanate rulers was of Afghan origin? ---------------------------------------------------------Lodi.
 Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi? ------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bahlul Khan Lodi or Lodi Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi.
 Which of the following Sultans founded a town where now stands Agra? --------------------------------- Sikandar Lodi.
 Which medieval Sultan has the credit of founding the city of Agra and making it the capital of the Sultanate? --------
-----------------------------------------------Sikandar Lodi.
 Who among the following composed poems with the pen-name ‘Gulrukhi’? -----------------------------Sikandar Lodi.
 Which ruler founded the city of Agra? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sikandar Lodi.
 Which one of the following Sultans is known for having abolished the tax on grains? ------------------Sikandar Lodi.

VIJAYANAGAR EMPIRE
 The kingdom of Vijayanagara was founded by------------------------------------------------------------ Hariharaa and Bukka.
 Who of the following founded a new city on the South bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule
his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong? --
---------------------------------Hariharaa- I.
 Constructed by Shri Laxmanadeva Raya: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bhoramdeo.
 The Bhoramdeo Temple was constructed by Shri Laxmanadeva Raya. The Bhoramdeo temple is a complex of
Hindu temples dedicated to the God Shiva.
 The lady poet who described the victorious expeditions of her husband in her work ‘Madhura-Vijayam’ was : (a)
Bharati (b) Ganga Devi.
 Hariharaa- I sent two armies under the leadership of Kumar Savanna and Kumara Kampana to conquer Madurai in
1352-53 A.D. Kumara Kampana Adayar annexed Madurai to Vijayanagara empire. Ganga Devi, the wife of Kumara
Kampana, described the chronicle victories of her husband in her book Madhura Vijayam.
 Identify the first ruler of Vijaynagara who captured Goa from Bahamani’s? -----------------------------------Hariharaa- II.
 After the death of Bukka in 1377 AD, his son, Hariharaa-II (1377-1404 AD) ascended to the throne. He assumed the
title of “Maharajadhiraja” and conquered the region of Canara, Mysore, Kanchi, Trichanapali and collected tax
from the king of Sri Lanka. He clashed with Bahamani kingdom. In 1377 AD., Sultan Mujahid invaded his kingdom
 but did not succeed. His major achievement was winning the Belgaum and Goa from Bahamani. He was the
devotee of Virupaksha form of Lord Shiva.
 With whom the king of Vijayanagara, Krishnadeva Raya fought the battle of Golconda? (a) Quli Qutb Shah.
 Who were the ‘Ashtadiggajas’ in the court of Krishnadeva Raya? (a) Eight ministers (b) Eight Telugu poets.
 The governance of Krishnadeva Raya is known as the golden age of Telugu literature. The ‘Ashtadiggajas’ were the
eight great poets and scholars of Telugu in the Court of Vijayanagara. Telugu literature reached its peak during the
reign of Krishnadeva Raya. He assumed the title ‘Andhra Bhoja’. ‘Peddana’ was ranked as the foremost of the
'Ashtadiggaja'. He had mastery over two languages, Telugu and Sanskrit. Krishnadeva Raya was an accomplished
poet and writer. He authored ‘Amuktamalyada,’ which is considered as one of the fi ve top Telugu epics.
Krishnadeva Raya had a great interest in art and construction work. He is credited with the construction of
Nagalpur city. The Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes visited Vijayanagara during his reign. Babur had mentioned
Krishnadeva Raya as the most powerful among all the rulers of India in his autobiography.
 Who among these known as ‘Andhra Bhoj’? --------------------------------------------------------------- Krishnadeva Raya.
 The ‘Ashtadiggajas’ were associated with which of the following rulers? --------------------------------Krishnadeva Raya.
 The ruling period of Krishnadeva Raya was the golden age of which literature? -------------------------------------Telugu.
 Which city was founded by Krishnadeva Raya? -------------------------------------------------------------------------Nagalapura.
 Shri Krishnadeva Raya was a great builder. The Hazara Rama Temple, the Vittalswami temple at the capital city, is
attributed to him. He built a new city called Nagalapuram in honour of his mother.
 The famous Hazara temple of Vijayanagara was built during the reign of –----------------------------Krishnadeva Raya.
 Abdur Razzaq visited Vijayanagara during the reign of ------------------------------------------------------------- Devaraya- II.
 Which among the following King's region Persian traveller 'Abdur Razzak' came to India? -------------------Dev Rai II.
 Who was Nicolo Conti? (a-----------------------------------------------An Italian traveller who visited Vijayanagara empire.
 Nicolo Conti or Niccolo dei Conti was an Italian traveller who visited India during the time of Deva Raya-I. He visited
the State of Cambay in the northwest and Vijayanagara (now in Hampi).
 According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following
areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothesaying.
 Sayana, the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronized by –---------------------------Vijayanagara rulers.
 Sayana, the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, fl ourished during the reign of ----------The Vijayanagara kings.
 The famous battle held in 1565 is ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Battle of Talikota.
 The battle of Talikota (1565), a watershed battle, was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan
Sultanates resulted in the defeat of Vijayanagara and ended weakening one of the greatest Indian empires
originating from southern India before the Maratha Empire. Talikota is situated in north Karnataka near Bijapur
city.
 The Battle of Talikota was fought between ------------Vijayanagara and combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar
and Golconda.
 The Battle of Talikota was fought in ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1565 A.D.
 Which famous war took place in 1565 AD? --------------------------------------------------------------------------Talikota War.
 When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire----
=========Venkata- II.
 What was the chief characteristic of the fi nancial system of Vijayanagara Empire? (a) Surplus rent (b) Land
Revenue.
 The Vijayanagara kings enjoyed a massive income from various sources like land revenue, wealth tax, trade tax,
commercial tax, tax on industry, social and community tax and fine charged on crime. The main source of income
was from land revenue which was fi xed after the land was measured and categorized. The tax, namely ‘Shisth’
(RaiRekha) was the main source of income to the state. The revenue department was known as ‘Athavane.’
 Ruins of which of the following represent the old capital of Vijayanagara ? (a) Ahmadnagar (b) Bijapur (c) Golconda
(d) Hampi.
 The remains of Vijayanagara empire are found in -: (a) Bijapur (b) Golconda (c) Hampi.
 Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent his ambassador to the emperor of China? (a) Hariharaa- I (b) Bukka- I.
 Building Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of – (a) Chalukya (b)
Chandela (c) Rashtrakuta (d) Vijayanagara.
 Where is the famous Vijaya Vitthal Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located? (a) Belur
(b) Bhadrachalam (c) Hampi.
 The Vitthal temple was built by the king of Tuluva Dynasty Krishnadeva Raya (1509-29AD). One of the notable
features of the Vitthal temple are its musical pillars. This temple is situated in Hampi. Hampi was the ancient
capital of Vijayanagara Empire.

DELHI SULTANATE ADMINISTRATION

 Diwan-i-Mustakhraj (Department of Revenue) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Alauddin Khalji.
 Diwan-i-Riyasat (Department of Market Control) --------------------------------------------------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Diwan-i-Amir Kohi (Agriculture Department) ---------------------------------------------------------------- MuhammadBin T.
 Diwan-i-Khairat (Charity Department) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Firuz Tughluq.
 Diwan-i-Bandagan - Firuz Tughluq.
 Diwan-i-Arz was related to -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Army Department.
 Diwan-i-Risalat was related to religious issues and to oversee -----------------------------------------------foreign affairs.
 Diwan-i-Wazarat was related to --------------------------------------------------------financial matters/revenue department.
 Iltutmish was the fi rst Turk ruler, who introduced pure Arabic coins.
 The historian Barani did not consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because --------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The majority of the population did not follow Islam.
 Most of the rulers (amirs) and sultans of Sultanate period belonged to the class (a) Turkish.
 Who created the department of Diwan-i-Arz in Delhi Sultanate? (a) Balban.
 Balban (1266-1286 CE) was undoubtedly one of the main architects of the Delhi sultanate, particularly of its form
of government and institutions. He separated Diwan-i-wazarat (Finance Department) and created a new
Department Diwan-i-Arz (Military Department). He then reorganised the Diwan-i-Arz and deployed the army in diff
erent parts of the kingdom to put down the rebellion.
 'Diwan-E-Arj' department was associated with: -------------------Defence.
 Which medieval king of India introduced the ‘Iqta system’?-------------------------------------------- Iltutmish.
 Iltutmish introduced 'Iqta' system in India. In the Islamic empire of the Caliph, land granted to army offi cials for
limited periods in lieu of a regular wage. The Iqta system was introduced in the 9th century A.D. to relieve the state
 treasury when insufficient tax revenue and little booty from wars made it diffi cult for the government to pay
salaries.
 Supreme rural officials of land revenue in Sultanate period ? ---------------------------------------------------- Chaudhary.
 ‘Sharb’ was a tax levied on: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Irrigation.
 Zawabits were concerned with ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------State laws.
 Hadis is ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Islamic Law.
 Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant ------------------------ Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars.
 Who among the following started ‘Tanka’ silver coin? ---------------------------------------------------------------Iltutmish.
 Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called ‘Tanka’ in North India?------ Iltutmish.
 On whose coins the name of the last Caliph of Baghdad appeared for the fi rst time? ----------Alauddin Masud Shah.

DELHI SULTANATE ART & ARcHITEcTURE

 Which Sultan built Alai Darwaza? ---------------------------------------------- Alauddin Khalji.
 Who amongst the following Sultans built the 5th storey of Qutb Minar? ---------------------------- Firuz Shah Tughluq.
 The fi rst true arch in the Sultanate memorial could be seen ------------------------------------------------Tomb of Balban.
 India’s first tomb constructed in the Indo-Islamic style was –--------------------------------------------------Balban’s Tomb.
 The Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban is located in Mehrauli,------------------------------------------------------------- New Delhi.
 The Horse-Shoe arch was first introduced in the ------------------------------------------------------------------ Alai Darwarza.
 The Alai Darwaza is a magnifi cent gateway built by Ala-uddin Khalji of the Delhi Sultanate in 1311, having
exquisite inlaid marble decorations and latticed stone screens. It was a part of Alaudin Khalji's extension of
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. The three doorways on the east, west and south are lofty pointed arches, in the shape a
horseshoe, which rise above the fl anking side bays. The recessed corner arches of the attractive horseshoe forms,
supporting a simple spherical dome on top of the square chamber, are an especially happy solution to the
perpetual problem of supporting a good dome.
 ‘Kirti Stambha’ of Chittor was constructed during the rule of –--------------------------------------------- Rana Kumbha.
 ‘Kirti Stambha’ of Chittor was constructed during the reign of Rana Kumbha. The pillar is a unique monument of his
achievements. It was constructed by Rana Kumbha in the memory of his victory over Mahmud Khalji.
 Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and Arhai Din Ka Jhonpra are situated respectively at ------------------------Delhi and Ajmer.

DELHI SULTANATE LITERATURE

 Abul Hassan Yaminuddin Khusrau, often called as Amir Khusrau, was born in 1253 AD (651 Hijri) at Patiyali in
presentday Kasganj (Kanshiram Nagar) in Uttar Pradesh. Khusrau called himself ‘Tuti- e - Hind’. *He started
composing poetry at the age of 8 years. *Some of his famous compositions were Mifat-ul-Futuh, Taarik-e-Delhi,
Khajein-ul-Futuh (Tarike-Alai), Ashika, Noah Sipihar and Tughuluqnama. Khusrau was the fi rst Muslim who
claimed to be an Indian. *Amir Khusrau himself said - I speak Turkish, Indian and Hindi. *In India, Amir Khusrau
was the originator of the early form of the musical genre known as Qawwali.
 New Persian poetry style ‘Sabaj - e - Hindi’ or Hindustani style was started by Amir Khusrau. *Musical instruments
‘Tabla’ and ‘Sitar’ were made prevalent in the 13th century by Amir Khusrau.
 Who was the famous author of Kitab-ul-Hind? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Al-Biruni.
 Kitab-ul-Hind was written by Al-Biruni. His real name was Abu Rehan.
 Amir Khusrau was born in ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Etah.
 Amir Khusrau, the “Parrot of India,” was born at--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patiyali.
 Amir Khusrau played a pioneering role in the development of –-----------------------------------------------------Khari Boli.
 Who among the following was the fi rst Persian poet to depict Indian environment in his poetry? ---- Amir Khusrau.
 The famous poet Amir Khusrau was associated with the court of –-------------------------------------Ghiyasuddin Balban.
 The famous poet Amir Khusrau lived at the court of : ------------------------------------------------------------ Alauddin Khalji.
 ‘Amir Khusrau’ was associated with whose reign among the following? ------------------------------------ Alauddin Khalji.
 Father of new Persian poetry style “Sabak-e-Hindi or Hindustani style was ---------------------------------- Amir Khusrau.
 Who among the following is known as the ‘Father of Hindi Khari Boli ? -------------------------------------- Amir Khusrau.
 The savant of both language “Hindi and Persian” was – ---------------------------------------------------------- Amir Khusrau.
 Kitab-i-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah
II.
 Amir Khusrau was the originator in India of the early form of the musical style known as Qawwali.
 Who was the author of Tabaqat-i-Nasiri? -----------------------------------------------------------------------Minhaz-us-Siraj.
 Which among the following languages was patronized by Sultans of Delhi ? -----------------------------------Persian.
 Hasan Nizami -------------------------------------------------- Taj-ul-Maasir.
 Which among the following musical instruments is the finest example of Hindu-Muslim harmony in musical
instruments? -----------------------------------Sitar.
 Who among the following Rajput rulers is known to have written a book on music ? -------------------Rana Kumbha.
 The Delhi Sultan who wrote his memoirs, was : --------------------------------------------------------------------Firuz Tughluq.
 Emperor Firuz Shah Tughluq had written his memoirs titled ‘Futuhat-e-Firuz Shahi.’ Through this book, the Sultan
wanted to prove himself as an ideal Muslim ruler.
 Who were called ‘Dastar-Bandan’? --------------------------------------------------Ulema.
 Which of the following started during the Rajput period? -------------------------------------------------------Johar Practice.
 The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of : -----------------------------------------------Firoz- Shah -Tughluq.
 Which among of the following Ruler abolished Jizya fi rst time? ------------------------------------ Zain-ul-Abidin.
 Bahmani State was established by –----------------------------------------------------------------------- Alauddin Hasan.
 Bahmani empire was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (Zafar Khan) who was also known as Hasan Gangu
in 1347. He declared Gulbarga as the capital of his empire and named as Ahsanabad. He divided his empire into
four regions Gulbarga, Daulatabad, Berar and Bidar. Gulbarga was the most signifi cant district of the state. He
annexed southern Hindu rulers and started a new system of providing powers and Jagirs to his followers. He
abolished Jizya on the Hindus.
 The Bahmani Kingdom was founded in the year ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1347.
 Which of the following was the fi rst capital of the Bahamani Kingdom? (a) Bidar (b) Gulbarga.
 Who among the following was founder of the Bahamani Kingdom in Deccan : (a) Malik Ambar (b) Hasan Gangu.
 Who was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom? (a) Alauddin Hasan.
 Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the ‘Jagadguru’ by his Muslim subject because of his belief
in secularism ?----------------------------------------------------) Ibrahim Adil Shah.
 Who among the following was the author of the book 'Kitab-i-Nauras'? -----------------------------Ibrahim Adil Shah II.
 How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahi of Ahmadnagar come to an end?-------------------------------------) Ahmadnagar
was annexed to Mughal empire and Hussain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment.
 What is Golconda called at present ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hyderabad.
 “Dwarasamudra’ was the capital of which dynastic power? (------------------------------------------------------------Hoysala.
 ‘Dwarasamudra’ (which is now called Halebido )was the capital of Hoysala Dynasty during 1121 AD. The Hoysala
dynasty was founded by Nripakama-II, who came to political prominence during the rule of king Vishnuvardhana.
The Hoysala era was an important period for the development of art and religion in South India.
 Hoysala monuments are found in -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Halebid and Belur.
 What is modern name of Hoysaleshvara’s ancient capital of Dwarasamudra? --------------------------------------Halebid.
 Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world? ---------------
-------------------------------------------------------------Gol Gumbad, Bijapur.

bHAKTI MOVEMENT
 The Bhakti movement was started by – ----------------------------- Alwar Saints.
 Samkaras philosophy is called as –-----------------------Non-dualism. Sanskara's philosophy is known as radical non-
dualism or Advaita Vedanta. It was fi rst outlined around 8th century CE.
 The Bhakti culture reborn in India during- ------------------------------------------------ 15th -16th century AD.
 The common belief of life of both Buddha and Mirabai was–-------------------------------------The world is full of sorrow.
 ‘Let no man ask a man’s sect or caste’ whose dictum was this-----------------------------------------------Ramananda.
 A common feature to all Bhakti Saints was that they –---------------------Composed their verses in the language
understood by their followers.
 Who among the following introduced Vaishnavism in Assam and Cooch Behar? --------------------------Shankaradeva.
 Famous medieval saint Shankaradeva belonged to --------------------------------------------------------------Vaishnava Cult.
 Ramanujacharya is related to –----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vishistadvaita.
 “Shuddha Advaitvad” was propounded by –----------------------------------------------------------------------Vallabhacharya.
 Shuddha Advaitvad is the “purely non-dual” philosophy propounded by Shri Vallabhacharya, the founder and guru
of the Vallabha Sect. Vallabhacharya was the son of Telugu Brahmin Shri Lakshmana Bhatta of Somyaji clan, who is
said to have developed the views of Vishnusvamin into Shuddha Advaita or pure non-dualism. He spent most of
the time of his life in Kashi, Arail (Prayaga) and Vrindavana.
 Where is the birthplace of “Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya”? -----------------------------------------------------Champaranya.
 Kabir was disciple of ----------------------------------------------------Ramananda.
 A collection of dialogues between Kabir and Dharamdas is titled ------------------------------------------Amarmul.
 Sakhi, Sabad, Ramaini are the compositions of Kabir while the collection of dialogues between Kabir and
Dharamdas is titled as ‘Amarmul.’
 Malukdas was a saint poet of –--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kada.
 Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order? -------Shankaracharya–Ramanuja–
Chaitanya.
 Who among the following Sikh Guru started 'Gurumukhi'? ------------------------------------------------------Guru Angad.
 Gurumukhi is a Sikh script modified, standardised and used by the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad. The primary
scripture of Sikhism Guru Granth Sahib is written in Gurumukhi.
 Which of the following was the birthplace of Guru Nanak? ---------------------------------------------------------Nankana.
 In whose regime Guru Nanak Dev founded Sikh religion? ------------------------------------------------Sikandar Lodi.
 Guru Nanak(1469-1539) founded the Sikh religion during the period of Sikandar Lodi (1489-1517). Nanak used to
believe in monotheism and forced on worshipping of ‘Nirguna Brahma.’ He believed that there is one and shapeless
God. He did not believe in anthropomorphism.
 ‘God knows man’s virtues and enquires not his caste, in the next world there is no caste!’ This was the theory of
which Bhakti saint? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nanak.
 The name of the husband of famous devotee poet Mira------------------------------------------------------Rajkumar Bhojraj.
 Who wrote ‘Rag-Govind’? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mirabai.
 Which one of the following leaders of the Bhakti Movement was influenced by Islam? ------------------------Namdev.
 Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is related to which sect? ------------------------------------------------------------------------Vaishnava.
 Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was born in Nadia district of West Bengal in a Brahmin family, was one of the greatest
saints of Bhakti Movement. Jagannath Mishra and Shachi Devi were his parents. His childhood name was Nimai.
Chaitanya was a follower of Krishna and preached their devotion. He also lived in Vrindavan for many days.
 Whose contemporary was Tulsidas? ----------------------------------------------------------------------Akbar and Jahangir.
 The book, “Ramcharitmanas” was written by ------------------------------------------------------------------------Tulsidas.
 The book, “Ramcharitmanas” was written by Goswami Tulsidas (1532-1623) in Awadhi language.
 Who among the following was the Saint of the Varkari Sect ? --------------------------------------------------Namdev.
 Namdev played an important role in the establishment of ideology and the glorious tradition of Varkari Sect.
Vishobha Khechar gave him the education of mystic life and introduced him to an omnipotent form of God. He
travelled with his Guru Gyaneshwar. Some of his lyrical verses are compiled in ‘Granth Sahib.’
 Bhakt Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor?-------------------------------------------JAHANGIR.
 The “Chishtia Sufi Order” in India was established by-----------------------) Khwaja Muinuddin.
 The first Sufi Saint of Chishtia Sect in India was –---------------------------------------------------- Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti.
 Who among the following was the earliest Sufi Saint to have settled at Ajmer--------------Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti.
 Who was the founder of Chishtia Branch of Sufism ? ---------------------------------------------------------Khwaja Abu-Abdal.
 Whose disciple was Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti ? ---------------------------------------------------------Khwaja Usman Haruni.
 Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti was a disciple of ---------------------------------------------------------------Khwaja Usman Haruni.
 Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya was the disciple of –---------------------------------------------------------------Baba Farid.
 Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj-i-Shakar also known as Baba Farid, was the spiritual master of Shaikh
Nizamuddin Auliya. He was born in Kothwal village at Multan district of present Pakistan. Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari
and Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi were among his disciples.
 Dargah of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya is situated in------------------------------------------------Delhi.
 Which Sufi Saint was called ‘Mehboob-e-Ilahi’ ---------------------------------------------Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya.
 The famous saint Shaikh Salim Chishti lived in--------------------------------------------------Fatehpur Sikri.
 Who among the following was given the title of Shaikh-ul-Hind’ ----------------------------------Shaikh Salim Chishti.
 Shaikh Bahauddin Zakaria belonged to which sect? --------------------------------------------------------Suhrawardi order.
 The most orthodox Sufi order was -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Naqshbandi.
 From the given pairs identify the incorrect pair –----------------------------------------------------Auliya-Madhya Pradesh.
 Who among the following Chisti Saints is known as 'Chirag-e-Delhi -----------------------------------------Nasiruddin.
 Which of the following Sufis regarded Krishna among the auliyas : ------------------------Shah Muhammad Ghaus.
 Who of the following is not associated with the Bhakti Movement -----------------------------------Amir Khusrau.
 Why is Good Friday of Christians celebrated? (------------------------------------------------------------Jesus Christ crucified.

MUGHAL DYNASTY bAbUR

 Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was -----An uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to
the throne of Delhi.
 Alam Khan was the uncle of Ibrahim Lodi who invited Babur to invade India. During the 4th Indian campaign of
Babur, the relationship between Ibrahim Lodi and Daulat Khan became bad. Ibrahim Lodi ordered Daulat Khan to
visit his capital, but Daulat Khan violated his orders and sent his son Dilawar Khan to Babur with a message to help
him to dethrone Ibrahim Lodi and enthrone Alam Khan in place of him. It was a golden opportunity for Babur as he
already received the invitation of Rana Sanga, the king of Mewar. He was quite assured that the opportunity to win
India has come.
 The Mughal ruler of medieval India was – ----------------------------- Chagatai Turk.
 Who defeated Babur in the Battle of Sar-e-Pul? ---------------------------Shaibani Khan.
 The First Battle of Panipat was fought between –------------------------Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
 Due to his (Babur) generosity, people gave him the title of 'Qalandar'.
 The main reason for Babur’s victory in the battle of Panipat was – ----------------- His skilled warfare.
 At which battles was artillery used for the first time by one of the two armies ? ------------First Battle of Panipat.
 Whom did Babur defeat in the fi rst battle of Panipat? -----------------------------Ibrahim Lodi.
 During which battles, did Babur declare ‘Jehad’ ------------------------------------ Battle of Khanwa.
 Babur declared ‘Jehad’ in the battle of Khanwa. The battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga
on 16 March, 1527. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in this battle and assumed the title of ‘Ghazi.’
 Who was defeated in the Battle of Khanwa ?-------------------------------------------------- Rana Sanga.
 After becoming the Mughal Ruler in India, Zahiruddin Muhammad adopted the name ------------ Babur.
 Babur adopted the title of ‘Padshah’ first at –------------------------------------------Kabul.
 Identify the Mughal emperor whose success in life due to his patience and resolution is a lesson for everyone? -----
-------------- Babur.
 Which Hindu State has been mentioned by Babur in his Babur Nama ------------------- Mewar.
 The founder of the Mughal Empire, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur wrote his memoirs (autobiography) ‘Tuzuk-i-
Baburi’ also known as Baburnama written in Turkish language containing related events of his life. The Turkish
language was not the official language of the Mughal Empire. The Persian language was the official language of
Mughal empire.
 In which language was Tuzuk-i-Baburi’ written? -------------------------- Turkish.
 Who built the Babri mosque established in Ayodhya? ---------------------------Mir Baqi.
 Who among the following rulers circulated the silver coin called 'Shahrukh'? -------------------- Babur.
 MUGHAL DYNASTY HUMAYUN & SHER SHAH
 Which of the two rulers fought the battle near Kannauj of 17th May, 1540? ---------------- Shershah and Humayun.
 Shershah Suri & Humayun fought the battle near Kannauj on 17th May, 1540. Shershah defeated Humayun. Since
the battle was fought in an ancient town, Bilgram (now municipal board in Hardoi district, UP), it is also called
Battle of Bilgram.
 Arrange properly as per dates of four important battles fought by Humayun, the names of battlefields are given
below – ----------- Devara, Chausa, Kanauj, Sirhind.
 From where did Fareed, who later on became Sher Shah Suri, got his education --------------------------------- Jaunpur.
 Which medieval era rulers mentioned below was highly educated ?------------------ Sher Shah.
 Which ruler at first assumed the title of ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ and afterwards ‘Sultan’-------------------- Sher Shah Suri.
 Who constructed a road from East Bengal to Peshawar called Sadak-e-Azam -----------------------------Sher Shah.
 Which improvements among these done by Sher Shah Suri?--------------------------------------------- (1) Revenue reforms
(2) Administrative reforms (3) Military reforms (4) Currencey system reforms-All.
 After the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, who was the first ruler to issue the gold coin? ------------------- Humayun.
 When Humayun invaded Chunar Fort first time ---------------------------------1532.
 Who has constructed mausoleum for his emperor husband ------------------------------------------Haji Begum.
 Haji Begum constructed mausoleum for her husband Humayun at Delhi in 1569-70 AD as ‘tomb of Humayun.’
Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian, was the architect, employed. It is the first dome mausoleum of India made up of
white marbles. A garden is surrounded outwards of the tomb.
 Who introduced coin of silver --------------------------------------------- Sher Shah.
 What was the exchange rate of silver’s rupiya --------------------------------- 64:1.
 The pure silver "rupiya" was issued by -------------------------------------Sher Shah.
 Death of Sher Shah Suri occurred in ------------------------------------------- Kalinjar.
 Sher Shah Suri died on May 13, 1545 during the siege of the Kalinjar Fort of Rajputs. When all the tactics to subdue
this fort failed, he ordered the walls of the fort to be blown up with gunpowder. He was seriously wounded by the
explosion.
 Last expedition of Sher Shah Suri was against which of the following States-----------------------Kalanjar.
 The successor of Sher Shah was ------------------------- Islam Shah.
 With which medieval ruler would you associate the statement ‘I would have lost the empire just for a handful of
millet’--------------------------Sher Shah.
 Sher Shah Suri was extremely impressed by chivalry and courage of Rajputs during the battle of Marwar that he
expressed his feelings in the above statement.
 Where is Mausoleum of Sher Shah ------------------------------Sasaram.
 Sher Shah was buried at – ----------------------------------------- Sasaram.
 Which monument constructed by Shershah ------------------------------------ Qila-i-Kuhna at Delhi.(kila hai ya Kuan).
 Building of ‘’Purana Qila’’ was constructed in Delhi by–------------------------------------ Sher Shah.
 Who amongst the following got ‘Purana Quila’ of Delhi built in the present form? ------------Sher Shah Suri.
 Which medieval ruler introduced the system of “patta” and “qabuliyat” to help the peasants -----------Sher Shah.
 Sher Shah introduced the system of ‘’patta’’ and ‘’qabuliyat’’ to help the [Link] peasants were given
‘’patta’’ by the central authority in which the share of the government was clearly mentioned. The peasants
accepted it through ‘’qabuliyat’’.

AKbAR
 He abolished Jizya, the pilgrimage tax and slavery in 1564, 1563 and 1562 respectively under his liberal religious
policy.
 In which place Akbar was enthroned on getting the information of Humayun’s death? -------------------Kalanaur.
 The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Battle of Haldighati was --------------------------------To subdue Rana Pratap.
 The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Battle of Haldighati was to subdue Rana Pratap. In 1576, he deputed Man
Singh to lead a force of 5000 soldiers against Maharana Pratap. This battle was fought on 18 June, 1576 in which
Rana was defeated and took refuge in Aravali Hills.
 The Battle of Haldighati was fought in –--------------------------- 1576 A.D.
 Who was the commander of Rana Pratap’s army in the Battle of Haldighati? ---------------------Hakim Khan.
 Who was the Commander in Chief of Maharana Pratap's Rajput Army in the 'Battle of Haldighati'? -----Hakim Khan
Sur.
 The first matrimonial alliance with the Rajputs was established by Akbar with the house of -------------Kachhwahas.
 Which family was the first to have a matrimonial alliance with Akbar? -------------------------------------------Kachhwaha.
 The Mausoleum (Dargah) of which Chishti Saint was visited by Akbar ----------------------------------Muinuddin Chishti.
 Who was personally killed by Akbar-----------------------------Adham Khan.
 Which Rajputana state did not accept the supremacy of Akbar willingly ---------------------Mewar.
 Mewar did not accept the supremacy of Akbar willingly. Rana Pratap of Mewar continued his struggle against
Akbar for a long time. After the death of Rana Pratap, his son Rana Amar Singh signed a treaty with Jahangir in
1615.
 Durgavati, who fought against Akbar, was the queen of ----------------------- Mandla.
 Abul Fazl’s death was caused by ----------------------------------Prince Salim.
 Who abolished the pilgrimage tax? -----------------------Akbar in 1663.
 Who may be called “an enlightened despot” -----------------------Akbar.
 Akbar was a great ruler whose empire extended from Bengal to Afghanistan in the north and Kashmir to the
Godavari in the south. He was a secular emperor, and the complete authority of the empire was vested in him.
Therefore, he is considered as ‘’an enlightened despot’’ like Queen Elizabeth of England and Frederick the Great,
during whose reign all subjects were equal before the law.
 Who had ordered that a man should marry only one wife and could marry another only when the first wife was
barren ------------Akbar.
 Akbar had tried to fix the age of marriage for girls at 14 years & for boys at least 16 years. He gave freedom to girls
to marry at their own will & not under parental pressure.
 The head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s
reign was ----------------- Mir Bakshi.
 Military system in the reign of Akbar was based on ---------------------- Mansabdari.
 It was essential to have a well-organised army for expansion of empire and maintenance of peace and order,
Akbar reformed many loopholes of a military system for this purpose. He revived the practice of Chehra
(descriptive image of each soldier maintained) and Dagh (branding of horses) in 1573. After this action, he
organised soldiers by Mansabdari system in 1574-75. Mansab means rank or position. Mansabdar means the
official who had a rank or designation in the royal army. This was based on the decimal system.
 The first person to be given proper status of the Diwan by Akbar was ------------------ Muzaffar Khan Turbati.
 The Mansabdari System introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in --------------Mongolia.
 During the reign of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the Mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. The main
reason for this custom was that it was essential to give rest to the horses during the long journey and it was
needed to replace horses during the war.
 Zabti system was introduced by –---------------------------Akbar.
 In which measures Todarmal achieved fame -----------------------------Land Revenue.
 Todarmal achieved fame in the fi eld of land revenue. Akbar introduced the Dahsala or Zabti system of land
revenue collection in 1580-82 to consolidate Mughal empire. The founder of this system was Todarmal. That’s why
it is known as Todarmal settlement. At that time,Todarmal was the fi nance minister and his chief assistant was
Khwaja Shah Mansoor. Under this system, the average produce of different crops, as well as the average prices
prevailing over the last ten years, was calculated. One-third of the average produce was state Share (Maal), rest
two-third share was left to the cultivators (Kharaj).
 Which revenue system is also known as the Bandobast System------------------------ Dahsala.
 Which systems of levying land revenue in Deccan was prevalent during the reign of Akbar-------Number of ploughs.
 Todarmal was associated to – ---------------------------Land Revenue Reforms.
 Who was the connecting link between Sher Shah and Akbar in land revenue administrative measures ---Todarmal.
 During Akbar period, land revenue system “ Ain-iDahsala” was developed by --------------------Todarmal.
 Akbar launched “Din-i-Ilahi” in the year_____ --------------------------------------------------------------- 1582.
 Akbar launched "Tauhid-i-Ilahi" or "Din-i-Ilahi" in 1582. Dini-Ilahi was a syncretic religion which intended to
merge the best elements of all the religions of the community. Indeed, the prophet of this new sect was Abul Fazl.
Among Hindus, only Birbal accepted Din-i-Ilahi. Raja Bhagawan Das and Man Singh bluntly refused to embrace Din-
i-Ilahi.
 Who constructed Ibadat Khana -----------------------------------Akbar.
 Akbar ordered the construction of Ibadat Khana in 1575 for holding a philosophical and theological discussion with
Ulemas, Sayyids, Shaikhs. But he opened the doors of Ibadat Khana for all schools of religion in 1578. These
religious discussions in Ibadat Khana led to the declaration of Mahzarnama in 1579. Mahzarnama put an end to
the predominance of the bigoted orthodox and allowed the free development of the generous spirit which Akbar
wished to encourage. This document was signed by Ulemas. Mahzarnama is stated as infallibility decree by Smith
and Woolsey Hage. Akbar was honoured with the title of Sultani-Adil or Imam-i-Adil after the issue of Mahazar.
Smith said that "Din-i-Ilahi is monument of Akbar's foolishness, not of his wisdom".
 Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was –------The hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.
 Which monument is not at Fatehpur Sikri ---- Golden Palace (b) Panch Mahal (c) Jodha Bai Palace (d) Akbari Mahal
 Which historical monument in Delhi is a synthesis of Persian and Indian styles of Architectures -- Humayun’s Tomb.
 Humayun’s tomb is located in Delhi which was constructed in the patronage of Humayun’s wife and designed by
Mirak Mirza Ghiya. This tomb is an example of Persian and Indian architectures.
 The theory of ‘’Sulh-i-Kul’’ was promulgated by ---------------------------------------------Akbar
 The major objective of the religious policy of Akbar was universal harmony which is better known as ‘’Sulh-i-Kul’’
policy. Akbar formulated the policy of Sulh-i-Kul in place of Islamic concept. He promulgated new sect "Din-i-Illahi"
for reconciliation between all religious school in 1582. ‘Sulhi-Kul’ policy of Akbar reflects his political generosity
and religious tolerance as well as his liberal cultural attitude.
 Against which Mughal Emperor was a ‘Fatwa’ issued from Jaunpur ------------------------Akbar.
 Akbar annexed Gujarat in 1572-73 and established a city named Fatehpur Sikri. A class of historian believes that
Akbar erected Buland Darwaza of Sikri as victory tower to commemorate his victory over Gujarat while Pursey
Brown related its construction with the victory in South (1601).
 Which has built by Akbar ------------------------------------------------Buland Darwaza.
 Which Mughal Emperors introduced educational reforms----------------------- Akbar.
 Akbar was the Mughal emperor who introduced educational reforms in the curriculum of learning, especially at
the primary level. Certain important subjects like arithmetic, logic mensuration, geometry, astronomy,
physiognomy, accountancy, public administration and agriculture were included in the course of study at his
command. Though he received no formal education, he patronized men of learning.
 Which monument built by Akbar architected alike Buddhist Monastery -------------------------Panch Mahal.
 Akbar constructed in Fatehpur Sikri ------------------------------Panch Mahal.
 Akbar constructed various buildings at his new capital Fatehpur Sikri. Panch Mahal was a five-storeyed pavilion
and built on the pattern of a Buddhist monastery which exists in very few places in India. This monument style is
inspired by multi-storey buildings of Nalanda.
 Jahangir Mahal is located at –------------------------------ Agra.
 Where is the Tomb of Akbar located -----------------------Sikandara.
 Which was not constructed in the reign of Akbar? ---------- Red Fort of Delhi (b) Agra Fort (c) Allahabad Fort (d)
Lahore Fort.
 Who translated the Mahabharata into Persian? --------------------Abdul Qadir Badauni.
 The translation of the Mahabharat into Persian in the time of Akbar was carried out under the supervision of ----
Faizi.
 Akbar established Translation Department under the supervision of his poet laureate Faizi. The translation of the
Mahabharat into Persian at the time of Akbar was carried out under the direction of Faizi by the concerted effort
of Naqib Khan, Badauni, Abul Fazl, etc.
 Who translated the Mahabharata into Persian---------------------------Abdul Qadir Badauni.
 The Mahabharata was translated into the Persian language on the orders of Akbar, by Faizi and Abdul Qadir-
Badayuni which was named as Razmnama (book of Wars).
 The Persian translation of the Mahabharat is titled as–----------------------------Razmnama.
 The Mahabharat was translated into the Persian language named as ‘Razmnama’ with the joint effort of Badauni,
Abul Fazl, and Faizi, etc. Besides this, Badauni translated the ‘Ramayan,’ Faizi translated ‘‘Leelavati’’ and Abul Fazl
‘‘Kaliyadaman’’ in the Persian language.
 The Persian translation of Mahabharata, which was done in the 16th century is called ----------------Razmanama.
 "Rajm-nama" is the Persian translation of which Hindu text? ------------------------------------------------Mahabharata.
 Who translated the Ramayan into the Persian language in accordance with the wishes of Akbar ---- Abul Qadir
Badauni.
 Who translated Ramayana into the Persian language? -------------------------------------------Abdul Qadir Badauni.
 Who wrote Tabaqat-i-Akbari? ----------------------------------------Nizamuddin Ahmed.
 Who was awarded with the honour of “Zari qalam” by King Akbar ------------ Muhammad Hussain.
 Muhammad Hussain from Kashmir was one of the famous writers in Akbar’s court who was adorned with the
honour of ‘Zari qalam’ by King Akbar.
 The Jain monk who stayed for a few years in the Court of Akbar and was honoured with the title of Jagadguru was
---------------Hari Vijay Suri.
 Emperor Akbar invited Hari Vijay Suri to explain the principles of Jainism. Akbar was so much influenced by the
ideology of non-violence preached by Jain sage that he became vegetarian and prohibited slaughter of animals
and birds. Another Jain scholar who resided in Mughal court was Jin Chandra Suri bestowed with the title of "Yug
Pradhan" by Akbar.
 The famous painter of Mughal Emperor Akbar was –--------------------------Daswant.
 European paintings were introduced in the court of -------------------------------Akbar.
 'Jaswant and Dasawan' famous painters were courtier of Mughal emperor---------------Akbar.
 Who was the ruler of India when the English East India Company was formed? ----------------------- Akbar.
 Indian ruler, contemporary of Queen Elizabeth-I of England, was ------------------------------------ Akbar.
 The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is -----------------------------------Abul Fazl.
 First Englishman visited Akbar’s court was -----------------------------------------Ralph Fitch.
 Akbar merged Bengal and Bihar in his empire ----------------------------------------1576 A.D.

JAHANGIR 1605-27
 Who introduced ‘Do-aspa and Sih-aspa’ system? ------------------------ Jahangir.
 Surdas was there in his court.
 Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri was written by him.
 Man Bai, Jagat Gosai ---- his two wives.
 Mewar was won by him, which Akbar could not do.
 He sent his son Khurram to south India and won it and hence named as -----------Shahjahan.
 Noor Jahan was the wives of ------------------------------ Jahangir.
 Anarkali is the crush of -----------------------------------Jahangir.
 Anarkali died in Lahore.
 He revolted against Akbar in Allahabad.
 Arjun dev was executed by him.
 Was a justice lover.
 His age is the pinacle for mughal painting art.
 “Do-aspa and Sih-aspa” system was introduced by Jahangir. Under this system, Mansabdars had to maintain an
excess number of soldiers without an elevation of rank (Zat.) in return.
 Do-aspa: Mansabdars had to maintain double the number of horses as required for their “Sawar” rank.
 Sih-aspa: Mansabdars had to maintain 3 times the number of horses as required for their “Sawar’ rank.
 William Hawkins was the first English by East India Company to visit the court of Jahangir in 1608-1611 AD.
 Jahangir gave Hawkins the title of ''English Khan'' and also made him marry a lady of Armenia.
 Sir Thomas Roe was the leader of the second delegation which visited the court of Jahangir.
 Sir Thomas Roe arrived Surat on 18 September, 1615 as an ambassador of British King James-I. He attended the
court of Jahangir in Ajmer in January 1616 AD.
 Francisco Pelsaert was a Dutch traveller who came to India during Jahangir’s period and left a unique account of
the Mughal empire in his text “The Remonstrantie”.
 The Mughal painting reached its zenith under the reign of Jahangir. Earlier, the paintings were concerned with the
contents of manuscripts, but Jahangir freed it from this bondage.
 Ustad Mansoor and Abul Hassan were excellent painters of Jahangir’s reign.
 Jahangir was an outstanding author as well as a critic. He wrote his autobiography in Persian language and titled it
Tujuk-i-Jahangiri.
 The tomb of Itmad-ul-Daula was built by Nur Jahan at Agra between 1622-1628 after the death of his father. This
is the first tomb in India that is entirely made up of marble.
 In whose reign was the ‘Treaty of Chittor’ signed between Mughal and the Rana of Mewar ------------------ Jahangir.
 Who was sent first by East India Company in the court of Jahangir ------------------------ Hawkins 1608-11.
 Who is the envoy of British King James- I was sent to Jahangir’s court---------------------------------------Sir Thomas Roe.
 Whom of the following Englishman did Jahangir respected with title ‘English Khan’----------------------------- Hawkins.
 Sir Thomas Roe came to India as a British Ambassador during the reign of –-----------------------------------------Jahangir.
 Sir Thomas Roe, an Ambassador of James I of England came to India in year ------------------------------------------ 1615.
 Thomas Roe was received in audience by Jahangir at ------------------------------------Ajmer.
 Which British ambassador came behind Jahangir from Ajmer to Mandu ----------------------------------- Sir Thomas Roe.
 A Dutch traveller, who has given a very valuable account of the reign of Jahangir was ------------- Francisco Pelsaert.
 Who among the following foreign travellers visited India during the reign of Jahangir? ------------ Francisco Pelsaert.
 Where was Emperor Jahangir buried ---------------------------- Lahore.
 Among the following whose tomb is situated outside India?------------------------- Jahangir.
 Mughal painting reached its zenith under ------------------------------------------------- Jahangir.
 Which painters was given the title of ‘Nadir-ul-Zaman’ by Jahangir ? ------------------- Bishandas.
 Which painter of Jahangir’s reign was conferred the title of ‘Nadir-ul-Asra’ --------- Mansoor.
 The greatest painter of birds at Jahangir’s Court was------------------------------------------ Mansoor.
 Which Mughal Emperor wrote his autobiography in Persian ----------Jahangir.
 Babur wrote his autobiography ‘Tujuk-i-Baburi’’ in the ----------------------------Turkish language.
 The killer of Abul Fazl was rewarded by --------------------------------------------------Jahangir.
 The coronation of Jahangir took place on 3 November, 1605 AD. A week after the death of Akbar he assumed the
title of ‘Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir Badshah Ghazi.’ He provided high designations to his associates in his court
in which the murderer of Abul Fazl, Raja Vir Singh Bundela was also rewarded. Jahangir started his reign with
liberalism forwarding the customs and traditions of his father Akbar and issued the orders which demonstrated
concern for the welfare of the people.
 Khusrau was the son of which Mughal emperor ? ---------------- Jahangir.
 Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb at Agra was built by --------------------- Nur Jahan.
 The tomb of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya is in Delhi not in Ajmer.
 Akbar’s Tomb – Sikandara.
 Jahangir’s Tomb – Shahdara.----Made by Noor Jahan.
 Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti - Fatehpur Sikri.

SHAHJAHAN 1627-1657
 What was the root of the dispute between the Shah of Iran and Mughal rulers? ------------------------Qandahar.
 The loss of Qandahar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the viewpoint of---------------------Strategic.
 The loss of Qandahar was strategically a big blow to the Mughal empire. The loss of Qandahar exposed the Mughal
Kingdom to outside attacks. Finally, Qandahar slipped out from the hands of the Mughals during the period of
Shah Jahan.
 The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to -------Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which
bordered Kabul.
 Who had led a deputation of Banaras pandits before the Mughal emperor to seek the abolition of pilgrim tax on
Benaras and Allahabad ? -------------------Kavindracharya.
 Who was the ‘Poet-Laureate’ of Shah Jahan’s reign? ---------- Kaleem.
 The actual name of Mumtaz Mahal was –----------------------------------- Arjumand Bano Begum.
 Arjumand Bano Begum, the daughter of Asaf Khan, was married Prince Khurram, the son of Mughal Emperor
Jahangir. Later on, Arjumand Bano Begum was known as Mumtaz Mahal.
 The coordination of Hindu and Iranian architecture can be seen in –----------------------Taj Mahal.
 Which Mughal Emperor constructed Jama Masjid of Delhi ? ---------------Shah Jahan.
 Who built famous Jama Masjid of Delhi --------------------------------------------Shah Jahan.
 Dara Sikhoh , Sahshuja and Murad were the sons of Jahangir.
 HariGovind Singh ke sath conflict.
 Lost Afghanistan.
 Moti masjid in Agrah was also constructed by him.
 Capital sifted from Agrah to Delhi.
 Jama Masque of Delhi was constructed by him.
 Who among the following shifted the capital of the Empire from Agra to Delhi -------------------Shah Jahan.
 Who made the Red Fort in Delhi? --------------------Shah Jahan.
 In 1638, Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and laid the foundations of Shahjahanabad on his
name. Red Fort (build in 1648) is an important monument of Shah Jahan.
 Who among the following deserves the credit for the construction of ‘Lal Qila’ ----------------- Shah Jahan.
 Upanishadas were translated into Persian during the reign of -------------------------------- Shah Jahan.
 Deewane Aam & Deewane Khas is part of -----------------Red Fort.
 Shah Jahan seating place --------------------------Mayur Shinghasan.
 Darah Sikoh was appointed as the next king by ---------------ShahJhan.
 The Upanishadas were translated into the Persian language during the reign of Shah Jahan by his son Dara Shukoh
as "Sirr-i-Akbar". 52 Upanishadas were translated in this book. Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his
 tolerance and generosity. Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shukoh. Shah Jahan gave him the title
of "Shah Buland Iqbal".
 Who was given the title of ‘Shah Buland Iqbal’ by Shah Jahan? -------------Dara [Link] bitwa tha Suleman Sikoh.
 The Upanishads were translated into Persian by Dara Shikoh under the title------------------------------Sirr-i-Akbar.
 Who was the author of Sirr-i-Akbar? -------------------------------- Dara Shukoh.
 The First Muslim to study Hindu scriptures was --------------------- Dara Shukoh.
 The famous diamond ‘Kohinoor’ was presented to Shah Jahan by –----------------- Mir Jumla.
 Which Mughal Emperor abolished the Persian Court Custom of ‘Sijda’ which was begun by Balban?-----Shah Jahan.
 Shah Jahan was the Mughal emperor who abolished the Persian (1636-37) court custom of Sijda which was begun
by Balban.
 Who was the governor of Deccan for the major part of Shah Jahan’s Reign ? -------------------------- Aurangzeb.
 Aurangzeb was the governor of Deccan during 1636-44 in the reign of Shah Jahan, and he was reappointed at this
office in 1652 again.

AURANGzEb 1658-1707
 Follower of Sunni sect.
 Tegbhadur 9th Guru was assassinated by him.
 Jaziah Tax was reintroduced in 1679.
 Kuran was made the basis of his rule.
 FST & Aura. Made coronation twice.
 Constructed Bivi ka Makbara.
 Maximum number of Hindu commanders.
 French, Frasicois Barnier was the doctor of Aurangzeb.
 Who of the following Mughal emperor was coronated twice? ---------------Aurangzeb.(FST also)
 The battle of Dharmat was fought between ----------------------------- Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh.
 Where was Darashikoh buried? --------------------- Delhi.
 In 1659 Dara Shukoh was murdered. His head sent to Shahjahan in Agra and buried in the premises of Taj Mahal.
Dara's torso was buried at Humayun tomb in Delhi. The grave of Dara was built in campus of Humayun's tomb
Delhi.
 Mughal Prince who took refuge in Srinagar Garhwal –-----------------Sulaiman Shukoh.
 Prince Sulaiman Shukoh, the son of Dara Shukoh, after being defeated by Aurangzeb in the war for succession,
took shelter in Srinagar which was the kingdom of Prithvi Singh. But his successor Medini Singh handed him over
to Aurangzeb. He was imprisoned in Gwalior Fort and killed by giving an excessive dose of opium.
 Which son of Aurangzeb revolted against his father, weakening his father’s position against the Rajputs?--- Akbar.
 With which Mughal General did Shivaji sign the Treaty of Purandar is 1665 ? -------------- Jai Singh.
 Aurangazeb sent Raja Jai Singh of Amber to fi ght against Shivaji. He made elaborated preparations and succedded
in besieging the Purandar Fort where Shivaji lodged his family and treasure. Shivaji opened negotiations with Jai
Singh and the Treaty of Purandar was signed in 1665.
 Which Mughal Emperor was known as "Zinda Peer" ------------------ Aurangzeb.
 When Aurangzeb got the victory over Bijapur ? ----------------------------------1686.
 Who was the ruler of Golkonda when Aurangzeb seized the fort of Golkonda in 1687? -------- Abul Hasan Qutb Sha.
 Which emperors had the highest number of Hindu Generals in the Mughal army: -----------------------------Aurangzeb.
 The Mughal emperor who appointed the maximum number of Hindu offi cials was –------------------------ Aurangzeb.
 Who re-imposed Jizya -------------- Aurangzeb,1679.
 The meaning of ‘Jihad’ carried on by Aurangzeb is –----------------- Dar-ul-Islam.
 Aurangzeb was a Sunni Muslim. Aurangzeb tried to enforce the Quranic law, according to which it enjoins upon
every pious muslim to carry on Jihad (holy wars) against nonMuslim lands (Dar-ul-Harb) till they are converted into
Islam (Dar-ul-Islam).
 Who was called as a 'Zindapir'? ------------------------------------- Aurangzeb.
 Creator of "Bibi Ka Maqbara/ Tomb of Bibi" was ------------------------ Aurangzeb.
 Which one of the following tombs is called the ‘Second Taj Mahal’----------------- Tomb of Rabia-ud-Daurani.
 Aurangzeb constructed "Bibi Ka Maqbara" which is an architectural wonder with intricate designs, carved motifs,
imposing structures and beautifully landscaped Mughal style garden. It is known as 'Tomb of Bibi.” It is called ‘The
Mini Taj’ or second ‘Taj Mahal.’ It is also known as the tomb of Rabia-ud-Daurani.
 Who among the following was the daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb ? -------------------- Mehrunnisa.
 Saint Ramdas is associated with the period of rule of -------------------------------------------- Aurangzeb.
 Moti Masjid in the Red Fort at Delhi was built by -----------------------------------------------Aurangzeb.
 Who succeeded Aurangzeb after his death in 1707 A.D.? ------------------------------------Bahadur Shah- I.
 Which Mughal Emperors granted duty-free trading facilities to the English in Bengal? ----- Farrukh Siyar,1717.
 Who was the last Mughal Emperor to sit on Mayur Singhasan? ------------------------------------ Muhammad Shah.
 The Mughal Emperor at the time of Nadir Shah’s attack was –--------------------------------------- Muhammad Shah.
 A group of eunuchs and ladies dominated in the Government under ----------------- Muhammad Shah (1719-48).
 Which Mughal emperor is known by the name of ‘Rangila’? ------------------------------------------ Muhammad Shah.
 Who was last Mughal emperor of India ? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bahadur Shah Zafar.
 Who had constructed an astronomical observatory popularly known as Jantar Mantar at Delhi? --------Jai Singh- II.

MUGHAL ADMINISTRATION
 What was ‘district’ known as during the Mughal administration? ------------------------------Sarkar.
 What was the district called during the Mughal period? ----------------------------------------- Sarkar.
 With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms
of size? --------------- Paragana–Sarkar–Suba.
 Which of the following was the head of the army in Mughal period ? -------------------- Mir Bakshi.
 In Mughal era Duty of Mir Bakshi was ---------------------------------------Supervisions of land revenue officials.
 During the Mughal period, the duty of Mir Bakshi was to supervise the land revenue offi cials in addition to the
salary of the military department. Sir Jadunath Sarkar called Mir Bakshi as Pay Master.
 Who among the following was appointed as a physician in the Mughal service ? ---------------- Manucci.
 Niccolo Manucci (1653-1708 A.D.) was appointed as a doctor in the Mughal army. He was an Italian traveller. He
joined the army of Dara Shikoh as an artilleryman. He opted profession of medico after the death of Dara Shikoh in
1659.
 In the Mughal administration ‘Muhtasib’ was –-------------------------------------- an Officer-in-Charge of public morals.
 In medieval India, why was the mansabdari system introduced? ----------------------- Ensuring clean administration.
 In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced mainly for --------------------- Effecting clean administration.
 What was the principal source of State income in Mughal India ------------------------- Land Revenue.
 In Mughal administrative vocabulary ‘Maal’ represents–------------------------------------ Land Revenue.
 The Mughal Emperor who prohibited the use of tobacco was –------------------------------Jahangir.
 ‘Madad-i-Mash’ indicates in Mughal administration –--------------------- Revenue freeland granted to learned person.
 Diwan-i-Tan--------------Look after the Jagir and Salaries.
 Mustarfi OFFICER ----------------------------- Examine the income expenditure of State.
 Vakianvis officer Maintained a proper list of main events and firmans.
 Who issued some coins with figures of Rama and Sita and Devanagari legend ‘Rama-Siya’ ? -------------------- Akbar.
 During the Mughal rule, the copper coin was known as---------------- Daam.(Almora Ka Daam)
 Desai officer ---------------------Revenue Collector.
 Diwan------------------------------Revenue Chief of a province.
 The meaning of word Bantai during Medieval period was------------------ System of calculating revenue.
 The term 'Chakla' has been used in Medieval Indian History sources. This was ---------------- Territorial unit between
Subah and Paragnah, but not identical to Sarkar.
 Which of the following Mughal period canals, was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz Shah? -- Shahab
Nahr.

MUGHAL LITERATURE


 Gulbadan Begum was the daughter of--------------Babur.
 Gulbadan Begum was the daughter of Babur. She was born in 1523 AD and died in 1603 AD. She documented
many historical events in her book ‘Humayun Nama’. Akbar had great respect for her. Gulbadan Begum wrote that
 she had written the history of Babur and Humayun on the orders of Akbar. She described the battle between
Humayun and Kamran in her book.
 Who among the following wrote historical records in the Mughal period? --------------------- Gulbadan Begum.
 Who wrote Humayun Nama? ---------------------- Gulbadan Begum.
 Tughluq Nama was written by ----------------------------Amir Khusro.
 Tarikh-i-Firuzshahi was written by -------------------Shams-i-Siraj-Afif.
 Who translated 'Baburnama' into English? ------------------ Leyden and Erskine.
 Delhi’s educa on centre which was known as ‘Madarsa e-Begum’ was established by whom? --- Maham Anaga.
 Maham Anaga built ‘Khairul Manzil mosque in Mughal architecture. Later, it served as a Madarsa and now stands
opposite to Purana Qila, Delhi. Today, it is also known as ‘Madarsa-e-Begum.
 Who among the following had translated ‘Hitopadesha’ into Persian ------------------- Tajul Mali.
 Which one of the following is authored by Darashikoha? ------------------------------------Mazma-ul-Bahrain.
 Bhim Sen ---------------------------------------------------------------- Nushkha-i-Dilkusha.
 Chandrabhan Brahman wrote------------------------------------------Chahar Chaman.
 Sujanrai Bhandari -------------------------------------------------Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh.
 Tabaqat-i-Akbari --------------------------------------------------- Nizamuddin Ahmed.
 Which Muslim scholar has most significant contribution in Hindi literature? ------------- Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana.
 The successful administration policy of, tolerance and balanced attitude of Akbar provided such an opportunity for
Hindi, to grow that his reign is called the golden era of Hindi poetry. Both Hindu and Muslims had equal rights on
Hindi. Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana was a master in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Sanskrit, Hindi and Rajasthani
languages. ‘Rahim Satsai’ is his famous collection of couplets.
 In Indian history, who was Abdul Hamid Lahori? ----------------------- An official historian of the reign of Shah Jahan.
 He wrote the book ‘Padshah Nama’ also known as ‘Badshah Nama,’ the history of Shah Jahan. He joined the court
of Shah Jahan as a traveller.
 Who is the author of Shahjahannama? -------------------------------- Inayat Khan.
 Tuzuk-i-Baburi’ is an autobiography of Babur is known as ‘Babur Nama’ written in the Turkish language.
 Tabaqat-i-Akbari was written by -----------------------------------------------Khwaja Nizamuddin Ahmad Bakshi.
 Who is the creator of the Mughal Text 'Masir-A Alamgiri'? ----------------- Saqi Mustaid Khan-on Jahangir.
 Akbar Nama was completed by Abul Fazl in –------------------------------------- Seven years.
 Court Language during Mughal period was –--------------------------------------- Persian.
 Nastaliq was –------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Persian script used in medieval India.
 The poet heart King, who wrote praising verses for Lord Krishna under the name of Nagri Das was –--------------------
------------Raja Sawant Singh.
 Nagri Das (Servant of Radha) was the nickname of Raja Sawant Singh (17th-18th century) of Kishangarh state,
Ajmer. He wrote many verses in praise of Lord Krishna. The rulers of Kishangarh patronized the Nimbarka sect.
 Hawkins -------------------- 1608-1611.
 Thomas Roe -------------- 1615-1619.
 Manucci ------------------- 1653-1708.
 Ralph Fitch ---------------- 1585-1586.
 William Hawkins- He arrived in Surat in August 1608.
 Ralph Fith - He came to India in 1583.
 Sir Thomas Roe - Roe arrived at the port of Surat in September 1615 with a letter from King James I to the then
reigning Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, seeking a trade agreement.
 Nicholas Dawnton - He arrived in India in 1614.
 Which travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India? ----- Jean-Baptiste Tavernier.
 Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) was a 17th century French gem merchant and traveller. He elaborately
discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India.
 The last Sun of Indian glory’ has been used for –----------------------------------- Prithviraj.
 Battle of Chanderi – 1528.
 Battle of Chausa – 1539.
 Battle of Talikota – 1565.
 Battle of Kannauj – 1540.
 Accession of Akbar – 1556.
 Grant of Charter to East India – 1600.
 Death of Shivaji – 1680.
 Nadir Shah’s capture of Delhi – 1739.
 Battle of Chandawar –1194.
 Invasion of Taimur—1398.
 Battle of Talikota--- 1565.
 Battle of Ghaghra 1529.
 Which ports was called Babul Mecca (Gate of Mecca) during the Mughal Period? -------- Surat.
 Who stated that 5k to 20k men worked for 40 years to build the palace of 40 pillars at Allahabad in Akbar's time? -
------------ William Finch.
 During the Mughal period, the Madarsa which was specialized in the teaching of ‘Muslim Jurisprudence,’ was
located in –---------------- Lucknow.
 Qutb Minar – Iltutmish.
 Gol Gumbad - Muhammad Adil Shah.
 Buland Darwaza – Akbar.
 Moti Masjid – Aurangzeb.
 Which one of the following buildings is known as 'Shah i-Fatehpur'? ----------------------------------- Jama Masjid.
 Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally ----------------------------------------- Traders.

SIKH SEcT
 Who had Guru Nanak appointed his successor? --------------------------Guru Angad.
 Which of the following was declared as his successor by Guru Nanak? ----------- Lehna.
 The city of Amritsar in Punjab was established by-----------------------------Guru Ramdas.
 To which Sikh Guru, Akbar donated 500 Bighas of land? -------------------------- Ramdas.
 5TH Sikh Guru Arjun Dev compiled the holy book of Sikhism "Adi Granth" in 1604. He was executed by Jahangir for
aiding to Prince Khusrau. Guru Amardas divided the religious empire into 22 branches called Manjis and appointed
a local Sikh preacher at each place. Dal Khalsa was established by Kapur Singh.
 Which Sikh Guru helped rebel prince Khusrau with shelter and wealth -------------- Guru Arjun Dev.
 Who of the following compiled “Adi Granth or Guru Granth Saheb”? -------------- Guru Arjun Dev.
 Aurangzeb is responsible for which Sikh prophet’s death? -------------------------- Guru Tegh Bahadur.
 At which of the following places is a famous Sikh Gurudwara located ------------------------ Hem Kund.
 Which Sikh Guru was born in Patna? ------------------------------------ Gobind Singh.
 Guru Gobind Singh’s greatness lies in the fact that -----------------He formed the military order of Sikhs.
 Which among the following Sikh Gurus instituted the Khalsa Panth? ---------------- Guru Gobind Singh.
 Under which Sikh Guru the Sikhs were transformed into the 'Khalsa'? ------------------------ Guru Govind Singh.
 Who was the last prophet of Sikhs ? -------------------------------------------- Guru Gobind Singh.
 The Guru who founded the ‘Khalsa’ was ------------------------------------------ Gobind Singh.
 The last king of the Sikh Kingdom was----------------------------------------------- Daleep Singh.

MARATHA cONFIDERAcY
 Shivaji defeated the Mughals in the battle of- ---------------------------------------Salher.
 Shivaji defeated the Mughals in Salher battle in 1672 AD. He was born on 1627 or 1630 AD, 1627 in Shivner Fort.
He assumed the little of "Chhatrapati" after his coronation in 1674. He died at the age of 53 or 50 in 1680.
 When was Shivaji born and when did he assume the title of Chhatrapati? ----------------------------------- 1627, 1674.
 Who was the commander who sent by Sultan of Bijapur for repression of Shivaji in 1659 ? -------------- Afzal Khan.
 In 1659, Bijapur sultan sent his experienced and trusted commander Afzal Khan for suppression of Shivaji, but the
diplomat and clever Shivaji killed him.
 In which city was Shivaji in captivity when he escaped from the custody of the Mughals? ------------------ Agra,1666.
 Where was the capital of Shivaji ? --------------------Raigarh.
 Lari, Rupaya & Taka were silver coins during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji, while Ruka was a coin in Kakatiya
dynasty.
 Where was Shivaji formally crowned as Chhatrapati? ----------------------- Raigarh.
 What was the name of Shivaji’s Guru? --------------------------------- Ramdas.
 Who established Ashta Pradhan? -------------------------------------- Shivaji.
 Ashtapradhan was a Council of Ministers ------------------------------ In the Maratha administration.
 The eight ministers were-
 (i) Peshwa- Prime Minister of King
 (ii) Amatya or Mazumdar- Finance and Revenue Minister
 (iii) Wakianavis/Mantri- Interior minister, managing internal affairs, especially intelligence and espionage.
 (iv) Sachiv/Surnavis-Responsible for all correspondence.
 (v) Sumant/Dabir-------------- Foreign Minister.
 (vi) Senapati/Sar-i-Naubat -------------- Maintainance of appointments, organization and food supply of military.
 (vii) Pandit Rao------------------------------High Priest.
 (viii) Nyaydhish---------------------------Chief Justice.
 At the time of Shivaji, the post of ‘Sarnobat’ was related with –-------------------------------Military administration.
 The member of Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign aff airs was ------------------------------ Sumant.
 Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Shambhaji ? --------- Balaji Viswanath.
 At the time of Aurangzeb’s death, the Maratha leadership was in the hands of ? -----------------------Tarabai.
 The Maratha women led struggles against the Mughal Empire from 1700 A.D. onwards ----- Tara Bai.
 Saranzami system was related to –--------------------------------------------------------Land revenue system of Maratha.
 The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name? ------------------------ Chauth.
 A historian witness to the third battle of Panipat. Who was he? ------------------------------------- Kashiraj Pandit.
 In the Third Battle of Panipat, Marathas were defeated by–-------------------------------------------- Afghans.
 When was the 3rd Battle of Panipat fought? ------------------------------------------------------ 14 January, 1761.
 The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between -------------------------- Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
 The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in the year –---------------------------------------------------------- 1761 A.D.
 Who of the following Rohilla Chiefs was the confi dant of Ahmad Shah Abdali ----------------------- Najib Khan.
 The ‘Modi script’ was employed in the documents of the---------------------------------------------------- Marathas.