Medieval history miscellaneous


  1. Who built the ‘Gol Gumbaj’ at Bijapur, famous for the world’s second largest dome and the whispering gallery?









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    Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. With an area of 1,700 square meters, the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.

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    Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. With an area of 1,700 square meters, the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.


  1. Who was called the ‘Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom’?









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    Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death. Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Peshwas, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dhar were created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). He fought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.

    Correct Option: C

    Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death. Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Peshwas, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dhar were created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). He fought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.



  1. The Mughal Emperor who discouraged ‘Sati’ was-









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    Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home. His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.

    Correct Option: C

    Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home. His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.


  1. Match the capitals of the ruling dynasties of early Medieval India :
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    A. Pratiharas1. Kannauj
    B. Chandellas 2. Khajuraho
    C. Parmars3. Dhar
    D. Chalukyas4. Anhilwad









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    Kannauj: Kannuaj remained a focal point for the three powerful dynasties, namely the Gurjara Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas, between the 8th and 10th centuries; Khaujraho: was the cultural capital of Chandel Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries; Dhar: seat of rule of the Parmar Rajputs; and Ahilwara: Chalukyas.

    Correct Option: A

    Kannauj: Kannuaj remained a focal point for the three powerful dynasties, namely the Gurjara Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas, between the 8th and 10th centuries; Khaujraho: was the cultural capital of Chandel Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries; Dhar: seat of rule of the Parmar Rajputs; and Ahilwara: Chalukyas.



  1. The Inam land was one which was assigned to









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    An inam is a gift of land or land revenue. It was given to scholars and religious persons as recognition of their invaluable contributions to the state and society. The title of inamdar was bestowed upon to the person who received in grant or as gift (Inam) the lands for the extraordinary service rendered to the ruler or the country or the kingdom.

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    An inam is a gift of land or land revenue. It was given to scholars and religious persons as recognition of their invaluable contributions to the state and society. The title of inamdar was bestowed upon to the person who received in grant or as gift (Inam) the lands for the extraordinary service rendered to the ruler or the country or the kingdom.