Medieval history miscellaneous
- The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as
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Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as ‘City of Victory’, from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
Correct Option: C
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as ‘City of Victory’, from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
- Which of the following was not ordered by Alauddin Khalji to control black-marketing and hoarding ?
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In order to accomplish his price control measure, Alauddin promulgated the following seven ordinances according to the Tarikh-i-Firuzhshai: (1) all food prices were to be fixed; (ii) a high ranking official was to ensure that no tampering was done; (iii) large storages of grain was established in Delhi; (iv) grain trade and transport were controlled by the government; (v) peasants and traders were prohibited from hoarding grains; (vi) the collection of revenue was to be made in kind and the government procurement of grain was to be done in the field to eliminate the private storage of grain; and (vii) a daily status report on market prices had to be submitted to the Sultan.
Correct Option: D
In order to accomplish his price control measure, Alauddin promulgated the following seven ordinances according to the Tarikh-i-Firuzhshai: (1) all food prices were to be fixed; (ii) a high ranking official was to ensure that no tampering was done; (iii) large storages of grain was established in Delhi; (iv) grain trade and transport were controlled by the government; (v) peasants and traders were prohibited from hoarding grains; (vi) the collection of revenue was to be made in kind and the government procurement of grain was to be done in the field to eliminate the private storage of grain; and (vii) a daily status report on market prices had to be submitted to the Sultan.
- The famous Kohinoor diamond was produced from one of the mines in
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The Koh-i-Noor, meaning “Mountain of Light” in Persian language, also spelled Koh-i-noor, Kuh-e Nuror Koh-i-Nur, is a 105.6 metric carats diamond, weighing 21.6 grammes in the most recent cut state, and once the largest known diamond. The Koh-i Nur is believed by some to have originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India together with its double, the Darya-ye Noor (the “Sea of Light”). The diamond came
from the Kollur mines, near the village Kollur in the present-day Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in IndiaCorrect Option: D
The Koh-i-Noor, meaning “Mountain of Light” in Persian language, also spelled Koh-i-noor, Kuh-e Nuror Koh-i-Nur, is a 105.6 metric carats diamond, weighing 21.6 grammes in the most recent cut state, and once the largest known diamond. The Koh-i Nur is believed by some to have originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India together with its double, the Darya-ye Noor (the “Sea of Light”). The diamond came
from the Kollur mines, near the village Kollur in the present-day Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in India
- Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak ?
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Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Today, his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
Correct Option: D
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Today, his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
- The world famous ‘Peacock Throne’ was kept in which of the following Mughal buildings ?
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In the Diwan-i-Aam or the Hall of Public Audiences of the Red Fort in Delhi, the emperor, seated in a canopied alcove, would hear complaints and pleas of the commoners through a jharokha (balcony). In the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences theEmperor held private meetings with courtiers and state guests. At the centre of the chamber, the famous Peacock Throne throne was placed over a marble pedestal. The throne was looted in 1739 by Nadir Shah. The original peacock throne was housed inside the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) of Agra Fort form where it was shifted to Delhi.
Correct Option: E
In the Diwan-i-Aam or the Hall of Public Audiences of the Red Fort in Delhi, the emperor, seated in a canopied alcove, would hear complaints and pleas of the commoners through a jharokha (balcony). In the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences theEmperor held private meetings with courtiers and state guests. At the centre of the chamber, the famous Peacock Throne throne was placed over a marble pedestal. The throne was looted in 1739 by Nadir Shah. The original peacock throne was housed inside the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) of Agra Fort form where it was shifted to Delhi.