Medieval history miscellaneous

Medieval history miscellaneous

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Medieval History

Cholas and Others
Vijaynagar and Other Kingdoms
The Delhi Sultanat
Sufi Movement
Bhakti Movement
Mugal Period
Maratha Confederacy
Medieval history miscellaneous
  1. An agricultural department known as ‘Diwan-i-kohi’ was created by:








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    To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-i-amir kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.

    Correct Option: A

    To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-i-amir kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.

  1. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur had not built the observatory at ____








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    Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built five observatories at Delhi, Mathura, Varanasi, Ujjain and Jaipur. Relying primarily on Indian astronomy, these buildings were used to accurately predict eclipses and other astronomical events. Only the one at Jaipur is still operational.

    Correct Option: B

    Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built five observatories at Delhi, Mathura, Varanasi, Ujjain and Jaipur. Relying primarily on Indian astronomy, these buildings were used to accurately predict eclipses and other astronomical events. Only the one at Jaipur is still operational.

  1. Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?








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    The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the de- feat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weakening.

    Correct Option: B

    The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the de- feat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weakening.

  1. Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh ?








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    Shah Shuja (1616–1661) and Murad Baksh (1624–1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618–1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615–1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.

    Correct Option: D

    Shah Shuja (1616–1661) and Murad Baksh (1624–1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618–1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615–1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.

  1. Which Turkish ruler invaded India 14 times between 1000 and 1026 AD?








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    Mahmud of Ghazni, the most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, invaded and plundered India seventeen times between 1000 and 1027 A.D. In 1027 AD, he invaded the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat. The main aim of his frequent invasions was to obtain wealth.

    Correct Option: A

    Mahmud of Ghazni, the most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, invaded and plundered India seventeen times between 1000 and 1027 A.D. In 1027 AD, he invaded the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat. The main aim of his frequent invasions was to obtain wealth.