Ancient and Medieval India History Flashcards
(177 cards)
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Port Cities of IVC
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Lothal, Alamgirpur, Suktagendor, Kuntusi
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Largest Megalithic site
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Hire Benkeal (Karnataka)
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Neolithic
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Agricultural
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Neolithic Sites
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Mehrgarh, kaldiwa, Burzahom, Hallur, Panyampali, Chirand
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Early village of Ancient India
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Imangaon (Maharashtra)
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Imangaon was situated on the bank of which River
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Ghod (tributary of Bhima)
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Units in Vedic age in Ascending order
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Kula, Gram, Vis, Jana, Rashtra
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Chalcolithic Sites
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Burzahom
Maski
Nagarjunkonda
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Burzahom situated on the bank of
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Jhelum
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Harappa City is situated on the bank of
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Ravi
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Which IVC sites are situated on the bank of Indus?
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MACK
Mahenjodaro, Amri, Kot Dilji, Chanhudaro
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world’s earliest known Dock
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Lothal
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Lothal is situated on the bank of
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River Bhogava
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Which IVC site’s name literally means ‘mounds of dead’
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Lothal
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Largest IVC site
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Mohenjodaro
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Largest IVC site in India
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Rakhigarhi
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At which IVC site bones of horse like animal was found
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Surkotada
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At which IVC site evidence of Canal irrigation was found
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Shortughai
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At which IVC site terracotta replica of plough has been found
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Banawali
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Tropic of Cancer at which IVC site
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Dholavira
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At which ivc site inscription sign board has been found
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Dholavira
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Water Reservoir has been found at which IVC
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Dholavira
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Largest site associated with Chalcolithic Jorwe Culture
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Diamabad
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Korkai
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major port City of Pandya Kingdom in Sangam Era
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William Jones
translation of the play shakuntalam written by Kalidasa to english
foundational role in establishing the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784
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who was founder of Haryanka Dynasty
Bimbisar
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which Magadha king was contemporary of Gautam Buddha
Bimbisar
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founder of Shisunaga Dynasty
Kalashoka
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who was known as "Sarvakshatrantak" which means uprooter of Kshatriya and Ugrasena
Manapadama Nanda(founder of Nanda Dynasty)
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During which Nanda king Alexander invaded India
Dhanananda(The last king of Nandas)
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Chandra Gupter Maurya established Mauryan Dynasty after Dethroning
Dhananada
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In which Battle Porus was defeated by Alexender
Battle of Vitasta
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Epithets of Buddha
Tathagata
Shakyamuni
Arhat
samyak- sambuddha
vidya- Carana-sampanno- sugato
Anuttaro- purish- damma-sarathi
suththen dev-manussanan
Bhagavat
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Ashthamahathanas of Buddha's life
Lumbini (Birth)
Bodh Gaya (Mahaparinirvana)
Sarnath(1st sermon)
Kushinagar(Death)
Sravasti
Sankshya (UP)
Rajgir(Bihar)
Vaishali
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which sect of Buddhism was patronised by sthavira Nikaya
Hinayana
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Tripitikas of Buddhism
1. vinaya Pitika
2.sutta pitika
3.Abidhamma pitika
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First Buddhist Council
Ajatsatru
Rajgir
Vinaya and Sutta
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2nd Buddhist Council
Kalashoka
vaishali
Division of Mahasangika and sthavira Nikaya
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3rd Buddhist council
Ashoka
Patliputra
Abidhamma Pitika
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4th Buddhist council
Kanishka
Kundalavana,Kashmir
Division between Mahayana and Hinayana
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four noble truth
Dukkha
Samodaya(suffering)
Nirodha
Marga
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Ashtamarga of Buddhism
VISALEMM
View
Intention
speech
Action
Livelihood
Effort
Mindfulness
Meditation
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Name some Ancient scripts
Brahmi
Nandinagari
Sharada
Kharoshthi
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who wrote 'Vikramarjuna Vijaya' poem which retells the Mahabharata story in Kannad
Pampa
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who elaborately discussed about Diamonds and Diamond mines in India
Jean Baptiste Tavernier
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Bhavabhuti
8th century poet
famous for writing 'Uttararamacarita'
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Hastimalla
prominent kannada poet and playwriter during Hoysala Empire
plays: 'Vikrantkaurava' and 'Subhadra Harana'
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Kshemeshvara
12th century sankrit playwrighter
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Ibadat khana
Fatehpur Sikri
The hall in which Akbat held discussions with scholars of various religions
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Bijak is composition of the teaching of
Kabir
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The philosophy of Pushti Marg was profound by
Vallabhacharya
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Meaning of Pushtimarga
Path of Grace
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Tattvavda philosophy
Also know Dvaita Vedanta
Madhvacharya
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Eripatti
Land revenue from which was set apart for maintenance of the village tank
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Ghatikas
College attached to the temples
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Taniyurs
Brahmadeyas who were independent from the Nadu Administration
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Founder of Samkhya Sutra
Kapil muni
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Founder of yogasutra
Patanjali
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Founder of Nyaya
Akshapada Gautama
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Founder of Vaisheshika
Kanada
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Founder of Mimansa(purba)
Jamini
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Seven sub division of Vedanta
Advaita(Monism)
Vishishtadvaita (qualified Monism)
Shiv Advaita( Shivite Qualified Non dualism)
Dvaita(Dualism)
Dvaitadvita (Dualistic Non-dualism)
Shuddh Advaita(Pure Non dualism)
Achintya Bheda Abhede
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Samkhya school
Founder- Kapila Muni
Samkhya means Sakhya(count)
Dualism- Soul(purush) and matter(prakriti)
Scientific inquiry
Doctrine Evolution
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Yoga
Patanjali
Union of two major entities- individual spirit and universal spirit
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Nyaya
Nyaya Sutras by Aksapada Gautama
Logical thinking
Real knowledge through- pratyaksha, Anuman, upamana, shabda
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Vaisheshika school
Founder- Kanada
Physicality of Universe
Discussion on dravya(material elements)
Atomic theory
Marked the beginning of physics
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Mimansa
Founder -Jamini
Reasoning, interpretation and application
Used to provide justification for vedic rituals
Liberation through Karma
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Vedanta school
Complied by Brahmasutra of Badarayana in 2nd century BC
theory of Karma
Punarjanma
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Advaita(Monism)
Adil Shankaracharya
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Vishishtadvaita(qualified monism)
Ramanuja
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Shiv Advaita(shivite qualified non dualism)
Srikanata Sivacharya
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Dvaita(Dualism)
Atma & Brahma
Madhavacharya
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Dvaitadvaita(Dualistic non-dualism)
Nimbaraka
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Shuddh Advaita(Pure non )dualism
Vallabhacharya
Concept of Pushti Marga
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Achintya Bheda Abhede
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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Heterodox sects of Ancient India
Buddhism
Jainism
Lokayata or charvaka school
Ajivikas
Ajnanas
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Lokayata or Charvaka school
Materialistic view of achieving salvation
Lokayata derived from "Common People"
Importance of intimate contact with world
Denied existence of any divine agency
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Ajivikas
Founder: Makkhali Gosala fifth century BC
Niyati( Niyati) doctrine
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Ajnanas
Believed in radical scepticism
They believed "Ignorance is best"
Propounder: Sanjaya Bela tthiputta
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world highest Gateway
Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur it commemorates the victory of Akbar in Gujarat
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Bara Imambara
Rumi Darwaza
in Lucknow, India, was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, also known as the Asafi Imambara. Construction began in 1784.
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famous jurists of medieval India
Vijnanesvara
Hemadri
Jimutavahana
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Mansabdari system introduced by
Emperor Akbar
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Mansabdari system
Military position
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Zat and Sawar
a dual-rank system within the Mansabdari system of the Mughal Empire. The "Zat" rank indicated a person's position within the imperial hierarchy and determined their salary, while the "Sawar" rank specified the number of cavalrymen they were required to maintain
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Dahsala Bandobast
known as the Dahsala System or Zabti System, was a land revenue system introduced by Raja Todarmal during the Mughal emperor Akbar's reign.
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Din-i Ilahi
meaning "Religion of God" or "Divine Faith," was a syncretic religion introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582
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Kankut, Rai, Zabati etc were
revenue collection methods during Mughal empire
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Mir Bakshi
This was the designated position overseeing the military department during Akbar
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Diwan
This official headed the revenue department during Akbar
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Diwan-i-Arz
department handled military affairs by Balban
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Diwan-i-bandagani
Firoz Shah Tughlaq, This department specifically dealt with the management of slaves
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Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
Alauddin Khilji
This department focused on collecting outstanding taxes or revenue (arrears) from the public
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Diwan-i-Kohi
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
This department was dedicated to agriculture
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Diwan-i-Riyasat and Shahna-i-Mandi
officers who check Market during Alauddin
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Sarda-i-Adal
Open Market during Alauddin
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Jizya
Tax on Non-Muslim subjects
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Kharaj, Zakat, Khams
Taxes on Medieval India
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Which Mughal emperor lost Kandahar
Shah Jahan to Persia
Qandhar was conquered by Akbar
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Ashtapradhan of Maratha
Peshwa(PM)
Majumder(Amatya)- Revenue and Finance
Waqenavis(Mantri)- Home Minister
Dabir(Sumant)- Foreign Minister
Surnavis(Sachiv)- Head of Royal Correspondence
Pandit Rao(Sadar)- Head of Religious affairs
Sar-i-Naubat(senapati)- Military Commander
Nyayadhish-Justice
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Chauth
land revenue paid to Marathas so far not being Subjected to Maratha
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Sardeshmukh
additional levy of 10% on those lands of Maharashtra over which the Maratha claimed hereditary rights, but which formed part of Mughal Empire
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Ahadis
In the Mughal Empire, "ahadis" referred to a distinct type of soldier, particularly those who were part of the emperor's personal guard or directly under the emperor's command.
different from Mansab system
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which Muslim rulers was hailed as the ‘Jagadguru’ by his Muslim subjects because of his belief in secularism?
Ibrahim Lodi of Lodi Dynasty
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first Panipat Battle
1526
last ruler of Lodi Dynasty Ibrahim Lodi
and
Babur
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Battle of Talikota
Vijayanagar and Sultan of Deccan
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Amaram
In the Vijayanagara Empire, "Amaram" land grants were territories given to military commanders (Amaranayakas) in lieu of their service
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Mokasa
Maratha Sardars (military leaders) collected a share (Mokasa) of the taxes directly from assigned territories.
This share was used to maintain their troops and support their military operations.
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The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the
Greeks
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Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period?
Surat
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The Mongols under Gengis Khan invaded India during the reign of
Iltutmish
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Battle of Khanua
in 1527, was a crucial conflict between Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, and Rana Sanga, a powerful Rajput ruler.
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Swarga dwari
Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and, for two years lived in a camp called Swarga dwari.
The reason behind Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s departure from Delhi was due to various challenges faced by the city during his reign. One significant challenge was the outbreak of a form of plague, which resulted in widespread illness and death among the population
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Battle of Ghaghra
battle between Babur and the Afghans
This battle, which occurred on the confluence of the Ganga and Ghaghra rivers, pitted Babur's Mughal forces against a combined Afghan and Bengal Sultanate army led by Sultan Mahmud Lodi and Sultan Nusrat Shah
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the Battle of Chandawar
in 1194 CE
Muhammad Ghori and Jaichand, a powerful ruler of Kannauj
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The Battle of Dharmat
a decisive engagement between the forces of Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh.
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Who were the founders of Sangam Dynasty of Vijaynagar Empire
Bukka and Harihara
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Saluva Dynasty
Saluva Narasimha
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Tuluva Dynasty
Vira Narasimha
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Krishna Deva Raya
Tuluva Dynasty
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Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate
Nasir ud din Mahmud
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When Raja Wodeyar founded the kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire
Ranga II
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Who founded the kingdom of Mysore
Raja Wodeyar
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who laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire
Dantidurga
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In Medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
village officers
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Founder of Pallava
Simha Vishnu
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Founder of Pala
Gopala
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Founder of Pratiharas
Nagabhata I
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Founder of Chola
Vijayalala
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Mirasidar
In south Indian Context, it was a hereditary landholder who had the right to cultivate and pay revenue to the government on a specific piece of land
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Banian
In the context of the East India Company, a "banian" referred to an Indian agent or merchant who acted as an intermediary or broker for European merchants, particularly in Bengal
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Anurag
a warehouse or a place where goods are stored before they are sold
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which monument has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world
Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
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Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram(Bihar)
it is an impressive structure built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century.
It features an octagonal tomb chamber topped by a hemispherical dome.
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Jama Masjid, Delhi
The Jama Masjid is a grand mosque built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.
It features three domes, with the central dome being the largest.
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Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Delhi
This tomb, built in the 14th century, is an example of early Tughlaq dynasty architecture
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Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
ocated in Bijapur, Karnataka, the Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of king Mohammad Adil Shah of the Adil Shahi dynasty, completed in 1656.
The key fact: The dome of Gol Gumbaz is what makes it stand out.
Its external diameter is around 44 meters (144 ft), making it one of the largest pre-modern domes in the world.
It’s only surpassed in size by the dome of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome.
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Mughal painting reached its zenith under
Jahangir
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Abul Fazl
Allami, was the grand vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and author of the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign in three volumes, and a Persian translation of the Bible
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Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari
Abul Fazl
Ain-i-Akbari means The Administration of Akbar”. The Ain-i-Akbari is known to contain a brief mention of the discovery of America.
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Malik Muhammad Jayasi
A renowned poet known for his epic poem “Padmavat" during the reign of Sher Shah
and worte Akhri Kalam during the reign of Babur
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Raskhan
original name was Saiyad Ibrahim and Raskhan was his takhallus (pen name) in Hindi. He was an Indian Sufi Muslim poet who became a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna.
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Amir Khusrau
was an Indo-Persian Sufi singer, musician, poet and scholar, who lived during the period of the Delhi Sultanate.
Khusrau is regarded as the "father of qawwali" (a devotional form of singing of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent), and introduced the ghazal style of song into India, both of which still exist widely in India and Pakistan.
He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
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who is referred as Parrot Of India
Amir Khusrau
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father of qawwali
Amir Khusrau
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Barani
Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi: This historical account chronicles the reign of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, detailing his policies and achievements.
Fatwa-i-Jahandari: A treatise that explores governance and political philosophy, outlining Barani’s views on leadership and ethics.
Tarikh-i-Barani: A narrative that provides vital information about the political dynamics of Barani’s time, offering lessons from history.
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Kitab I Nauras
a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II
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Paes and Nuniz
were 2 Portuguese Chroniclers who visited Vijayanagar and wrote down accounts of what they saw
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who translated “Yogavasistha” into Persian
Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of Akbar
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Yoga Vasistha
attributed to Maharishi Valmiki
Vasishta Yoga Samhita also known as Mokṣopāya or Mokṣopāyaśāstra,and as Maha-Ramayana, Arsha Ramayana, Vasiṣṭha Ramayana, Yogavasistha-Ramayana and Jnanavasistha, is a historically popular and influential syncretic philosophical text of Hinduism
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Nayaka
Military Chiefs who usually controlled forts and had armed supporters in Vijayanagar Empire
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Mahanavami Dibba
large audience hall of King's Palace in Vijayanagar
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Kudirai Chettis
Horse Merchant in Vijayanagar
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who wrote Amuktamalyada and Jambavati Kalyanam
Krishna deva Raya
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Boghazkoi inscription
Pre-Ashokan
Asian Minor, Turckey
mention of Rig ved Gods eg. Varuna, Indra etc
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Piprahwa Reclic Casket
UP
Possibly earliest Jain inscription
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Sahugaura Copper plate
Pre- Ashoka
UP
famine relief efforts
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Mahasthangarh Brahmi Inscription
Pre Ashoka
Present Bangladesh
record of land Grants
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Behistun & Naqsh-i- Rustam
Pere- Ashoka
Persian/ Iran
mention of strapi
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Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts
Bhabru/ Calcutta Bairat ( Rajasthan)
Gujjar Minor(MP)
Maski( Tributary of Tungabhadra , Karmataka)
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only Ashokan script where Boustrophendon script was used
Bhabru/ Calcutta Bairat
161
Ashoka used his full "Devanampiya Piyadasi Asokaraja"
Grujjar Minor (MP)
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first edict to contain the name Ashoka
Maski (Karnataka)
163
"Ashoka" name used in the following inscription only
Maski(KAR)
Gujjar(MP)
Nittur(KAR)
Udegolan(KAR)
164
How many major Ashokan Major Rock Edicts are there
14
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Name the Ashokan Major Rock Edicts
Shahbazgarhis(Pakistan)
Mansehra(Pakistan)
Kandahar( Afghanistan)
Girnar/Junguda(Gujarat)
Sannati (KAR)
Kalsi( uttarakhand)
Dhauli( odisha)
Jaugada/ dantidurga(odisha)
Erragudi(Andhra Pradesh)
sopara
Bahapur
Udegolam
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Rummindei Pillar edicts
Ashokan Pillar
Nepali
extras exemption of Lumbini
167
Nigali Sagar
Ashokan Pillar
Nepal
Ashoka increased the height of stupa of Buddha
168
Whose names are mentioned in Allahabad Pillar inscription
Ashoka
Karuwaki
samudragupta
Jehangir
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which inscription first time mentions the name "Bharatvarsha"
Hathigumpha(odisha)
during Kharavela King of Kalinga
170
Nashik Cave Perashati
satavahana ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni
171
Prayag Prashasti
written by Harisenea about Samudragupta
In Allahbad
172
In which Inscription Samudragupta is mentioned as " Sarvarajachchheta"
Eran Inscription (MP)
173
Junagads/Girnar
MP
Skandaguptr
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Which inscription mention of 'Sati'
Bhanugupta's Eran stone
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Albuquerque , the portuguese Governor built an fort at Bhatkal( Presently in Karnataka) under which king
Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar
