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. The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by








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    Dhilika is the ancient name for the city of Delhi. It was believed to be the capital of Pandavas and later Dhilli was founded by Tomars in AD 736.

    Correct Option: B

    Dhilika is the ancient name for the city of Delhi. It was believed to be the capital of Pandavas and later Dhilli was founded by Tomars in AD 736.

  1. Which Khilji ruler killed his father-in law to ascend the throne of Delhi ?








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    Jalal-ud-din Khalji was the first Khalji ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. He was killed by his cruel nephew and son-in-law Ala-ud-din Khilji when he arrived to dinner with him.

    Correct Option: D

    Jalal-ud-din Khalji was the first Khalji ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. He was killed by his cruel nephew and son-in-law Ala-ud-din Khilji when he arrived to dinner with him.

  1. The first battle of Tarain took place between ?








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    The Battles of Tarain were fought in 1191 and 1192 between a Turkic Ghurid raiding force led by Sultan Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghauri and a Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. In the first of the two battles, Muhammad Ghauri was defeated, but left to flee by the Chauhan king.

    Correct Option: B

    The Battles of Tarain were fought in 1191 and 1192 between a Turkic Ghurid raiding force led by Sultan Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghauri and a Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. In the first of the two battles, Muhammad Ghauri was defeated, but left to flee by the Chauhan king.

  1. Under the administration of Shivaji, “Peshwa” was referred to as








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    A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.

    Correct Option: C

    A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire.

  1. The capital of the Bahamani Kings was








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    The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century as their capital. It remained the capital of the Bahamani Saltanate from 1347 to 1425 when Bidar was made the capital. Bidar continued as the capital till 1527.

    Correct Option: A

    The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century as their capital. It remained the capital of the Bahamani Saltanate from 1347 to 1425 when Bidar was made the capital. Bidar continued as the capital till 1527.