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1.The battle that led to the foundation of Muslim power in India was- (A) The first battle of Tarain (B) The second battle of Tarain (C) The first battle of Panipat (D) The second battle of Panipat
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(B) (SSC CPO SI 2004) Exp: The second battle of Tarain was fought near Thaneswar (Haryana) in 1192 A.D., between the Rajput Army under prithviraj Chauhan and the army of Muhammad Ghori. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Ghori in this battle and this paved the way of Muslim Rule in India.
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2.’Lakh Baksh’ was a title given to ruler- (A) Iltutmish (B) Balban (C) Raziya (D) Qutb-din-Aibak
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(D) (SSC Sec. officer 2005) Exp: Qutb-din-Aibak was given the title of ‘Lakh Baksh’ (the donator of hundreds of thousands) because he used to donate large sums of money in charity.
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3.The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda University was- (A) Alla-ud-din Khilji (B) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (C) Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar (D) Muhammad-bin-Quasim
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(C) [SSC CGL 2011] Exp: Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar was the military general of Qutb-din-Abak. He destroyed the Vikramshila and Nalanda University
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4.The first muslim woman who ruled Northen India was- (A) Razia Sultana (B) Mumtaz (C) Nurjahan (D) None of the above
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(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Razia Sultana was the first and the last woman to rule Delhi Sultanate. (1236-1240) She was the daughter of Emperor Iltutmish of Slave dynasty.
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5.Who among the following Tomar rulers, is credited with founding the city of Delhi? (A) Anangpal (B) Vajrata (C) Rudrane (D) Devraja
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(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Chandravanshi Rajput Ruler Anangpal Tomar Founded the city of Delhi. He founded the fortified city of Lal kot in 736 A.D. It was the first city of Delhi.
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6.Who defeated whom in the second Battle of Tarain (AD 1192)? (A) Prithviraj defeated Muhammad Ghori (B) Mahmud Ghazni defeated Prithviraj (C) Prithviraj defeated Mahmud Ghazni (D) Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj
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(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: In the second Battle of Tarain (1192 AD) Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori.
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7.The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while playing polo was- (A) Qutb-din-Aibak (B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Feroz Shah Tughlaq(D) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002, SSC CGL 2016 & CHSL 2014] Exp: Qutb-din-Aibak was the founder of Slave dynasty and the first ruler to rule Delhi Sultanate. His reign lasted between 1206-1210. He died while playing chaugan (Polo).
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8.To take care of the conquered lands, Muhmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General- (A) Nasiruddin (B) Iltutmish (C) Qutub-din -Aibak (D) Malik Kafur
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(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Victory of Muhammad Ghori in second Battle of Tarain laid the foundation of Muslim Rule in India. After his death, his most able military General founded the slave dynasty of Delhi Sultanate.
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9.Razia Sultan, the first woman to sit on the throne of Delhi, was the daughter of which Sultan (A) Mohammed Ghori (B) Mohammed of Ghori (C) Iltutmish (D) Alauddin Khilji
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(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Same as the explanation of Q 4.
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10.Which battle did open the Delhi area to Muhammad Ghori? (A) First Battle of Tarain (B) Second Battle of Tarain (C) Battle of Khanwa (D) First Battle of Panipat
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(B) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: In second Battle of Tarain, 1192. Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan. This batlle paved the way of establishment of Delhi Sultanate.
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11.Iltutmish established a centre of learning at: (A) Multan (B) Calcutta (C) Alwar (D) Delhi
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(D) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Iltutmish was the prominent ruler of slave dynasty of Delhi Sultanate. During his reign Delhi became an important centre of learning and culture in the East.
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12.Before assuming the office of the Sultan of Delhi Balban was the Prime Minister of Sultan (A) Nasir-ud-din (B) Qutb-din-Aibak (C) Bahram Shah (D) Aram Shah
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(A) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Balban was the Prime Minister of` (1246-66) Sultan Nasir-ud-din Mahumd and also the member of Noble forties.
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13.Pr ithviraj Chauhan was de feated by Muhammad Gauri in the battle of (A) Tarain in 1191 A.D. (B) Tarain in 1192 A.D. (C) Chandawar in 1193 A.D. (D) Ranthambor in 1195 A.D.
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(B) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Explained above (question No. 1)
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14.The first Sultan who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) was (A) Iltutmish (B) Balban (C) Firoz Tughlaq (D) Alauddin Khilji
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(A) [SSC CGL 2010, SI ,ASI 2013] Exp: In 1229, Sultan Iltutmish received the letter of investiture (manshur) from the Abbasid Caliph at Baghdad.
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15.The Saviour of the Delhi Sultanate was- (A) Qut-din-Aibak (B) Minas-us-Siraj (C) Iltutmish (D) Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
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(D) [SSC MTS 2014] Exp: Due to the incompetence of Emperor Iltutmish the emperor of Delhi sultanate was on the verge of disintegration and was subjected to foreign invasion. He intorduced many adminsitrative reforms and re-arranged the armed forces and built fortreses in north-west provinces this is why he is called ‘the saviour of Delhi Sultanate’
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16.When the rule of the Delhi sultanate began? (A) 1106 A.D (B) 1206 A.D (C) 1306 A.D (D) 1406 A.D
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(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: The rule of the Delhi sultanate began from 1206 to 1526.
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17.The first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and declare Delhi as the capital of his empire was: (A) Iltutmish (B) Aram Shah (C) Qutbuddin Albak (D) Balban
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(A) [SSC CGL Tier-I Exam. 16.08.2015 (IInd sitting) TF no. 2176783] Exp: Sultan Iltutmish was the first to issue regular currency. He introduced silver tanka and copper jittal. He was the first to declare Delhi as the capital of his empire.
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28.Which of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of blood and iron? (A) Alauddin Khilji (B) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (C) Balban (D) Iltutmish
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(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Balban the ninth ruler of slave dynasty of the Delhi sultanate pursued the policy of Blood and Iron. i.e to be ruthless and harsh to the enemies
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18.The silver coin tanka’ was introduced by__________. (A) Qutubuddin Aibak (B) Iltutmish (C) Balban (D) Bairam Khan
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(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Shamsuddin Iltutmish of Slave Dynasty introduced the silver coin (Tanka) and the copper coin (jittal).
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19.The battle of Tarain was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and _____. (A) Mahmud Gaznabi (B) Muhammad Ghori (C) Babar (D) Humayun
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(B) Exp: First Battle of Tarain (Thaneswar) was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori in 1191. In this Battle Prithviraj Chauhan was victorious. In second Battle of Tarain (1192) Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan. It marked the beginning of the Muslim Rule in India.
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1.The capital of the Yadava rulers was: (A) Dwarasamudra (B) Warangal (C) Kalyani (D) Devagiri
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(D) (SSC CGL 1999) Exp: The Yadava dynasty ruled between (850-1334) with their capital at Devagiri (Present day Daulatabad, Maharashtra).
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2.The ‘Kirti Stambha’ (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by- (A) Rana Pratap (B) Rana Kumbha (C) Rana Sanga (D) Bappa Raval
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(B) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Kirti Stambh (Chittorgarh, Rajasthan) was built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory against Mahmmud Khilji of Malwa.
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3.The Delhi General who successfully adavanced up to Madurai was- (A) Khizr Khan (B) Muhammad Ghori (C) Malik Kafur (D) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
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(C) [SSC CGL 2005] Exp: Malik Kafur was the slave general of the sultan Alauddin Khilji. He won for him the deccan Territory of Devagiri, Madurai, Warangal and Dwarasamudra.
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4.The famous Kohinoor diamond was produced from one of the mines in- (A) Orissa (B) Chota Nagpur (C) Bijapur (D) Golconda
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(D) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2006] Exp: Kohinoor (Mountain of Light) was found at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh from the mines of Golconda.
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5.The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were- (A) Mongols (B) Afghans (C) Turks (D) A Jat tribe
(C) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2008] Exp: The 'Khilji' dynasty was founded by Jalaluddin Khilji. The Khilji dynasty was second to rule Delhi Sultanate.Khilji dynasty was the muslim dynasty of Turky.
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6.Who is regarded as the second Alexander? (A) Jalaluddin Khilji (B) Mubarak Khilji (C) Khusru Khan (D) Alauddin Khilji
(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Alauddin Khilji regarded as the second Alexander.
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7.The Market Regulation system was introduced by- (A) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (B) Iltutmish (C) Alauddin Khilji (D) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(C) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: Alauddin Khilji introduced Market Regulation system to maintain the large Army on low salary.
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1.Where did the traveller Ibn Batuta come from? (A) Morocco (B) Persia (C) Turkey (D) Central Asia
"(A) (SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax & Central Excise 2006) Exp: Ibn Batuta was a Muslim Moroccan traveller.He came to India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, he wrote the book ""Rihla."""
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2.Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was proficient in- (A) Art (B) Music (C) Calligraphy (D) Philosphy
(D) (SSC CGL 2004) Exp: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the Turkish Sultan of Delhi. He was known as a 'MAN of knowledge' as he had a great interest in different subjects like, philosphy, mathematics, religion and poetry.
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3.Ibn Batuta visited India during the reign of (A) Iltutmish (B) Ala-ud-din Khilji (C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (D) Balban
(C) [SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax & Central Excise) 2008] Exp: Ibn-Batuta was a famous Moroccan traveller he visited India during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.
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4.Which Sultan of Delhi established an employment bureau, a charity bureau and a charitable hospital? (A) Firoz Tughlaq (B) Mohammad Tughlaq (C) Alauddin Khilji (D) Balban
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Firoz Shah Tughlaq established an employment bureau, a charity bureau and a charitable hospital.
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5.Who among the following Sultans of Delhi has been described by the historians as the 'mixture of opposites'? (A) Balban (B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq (D) Ibrahim Lodi
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Historians describe Muhammmad-bin-Tughlaq as the 'mixture' of opposites', because: • He was very learned man but not much of a statesman • He was humble and arrogant at the same time. • He was ambitious but a poor plan executor
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6.Who issued a token currency in copper coins between AD 1329 and 1330? (A) Alauddin Khilzi (B) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (C) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (D) Feroz Tughlaq
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq introduced token currency of copper in 14th century by demonetising silver and gold coins
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7.Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was a failure because- (A) He was mad. (B) He was not a practical states man. (C) He transferred the capital (D) He waged war with China.
(B) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq-the Sultan of Delhi Sulatnate, though being a learned man he was over ambitious and experimental, he was not practical though all his experiments were fail.
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8.Presently Daulatabad where Muhammad-bin Tughlaq had transferred the capital from Delhi is situatd near- (A) Mysore (B) Aurangabad (C) Nizamabad (D) Bhopal
(B) [SSC MTS 2014] Exp: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) near Aurangabad Maharastra.
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9.Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jiziya on Brahmans? (A) Ala-ud-din Khilji (B) Firoz Tughlaq (C) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (D) Balban
(B) [SSC CGL 2013, 2014] Exp: Jizya was the non-religious tax imposed by muslims on non-muslims. It was introduced by Qutb-din-Aibak, Feroz shah Tughlaq imposed jizya on Brahm Akbar abolished Jizya but Aurangzeb re-introduced
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10.Muhammad Bin Tughlaq transferred his capital from- (A) Delhi to Warangal (B) Delhi to Devagiri (C) Delhi to Madurai (D) Delhi to Vijayanagar
(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Shifting his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (which was renamed Daulatabad) in Maharastra is one of the five experiments which Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq undertook. Other four are- Tax at ion in daob, Introduction of Token currency, The khurasan Expedition and the Qarachil Expedition.
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11.Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones? (A) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (B) Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq (C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq (D) Mahmud Tughlaq
(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduced the token currency of Bronze which had the same value as the silver coins.
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12.Which emperor shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad? (A) Aurangzeb (B) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (C) Sher Shah Suri (D) Genghis Khan
(B) Exp: Explained above (question No. 8)
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1. Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Tughlaqs 2. Lodhis 3. Sayyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis (A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (C) 2, 4, 5, 3, 1 (D) 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
(D) [SSC CGL 2010] Exp: The five dynasties to rule Delhi sultanate chronologically are: The Slave Dynasty (Mamluk dynasty (1206-90)) The Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320) The Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414) The Sayyid Dynasty (1414-51) The Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)
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2.Who was the last ruler of Lodi Dynasty? (A) Bahlol Lodi (B) Ibrahim Lodi (C) Daulat Khan Lodi (D) Sikandar Lodi
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001 & CHSL 2012] Exp: Lodhi dynasty was the last to rule Delhi Sultanate. Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of Lodi Dynasty. He was defeated by Mughal Emperor Babur in first battle of Panipat (1526), which marked the fall of Delhi sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Era.
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3.Who was the founder of the city of Agra? (A) Firoz Tughlaq (B) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (C) Alauddin Khilji (D) Sikandar Lodi
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The city of Agra was founded by Sultan Sikander Lodi in 1504. In 1506, he moved his capital from Delhi to Agra
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4.Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi? (A) Third Battle of Panipat (B) Second Battle of Panipat (C) Battle of Haldighati (D) First Battle of Panipat
(D) [SSC CHSL 2011,Matric Level 2001] Exp: The first battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 AD between Ibrahim Lodi and Mughal Emperor Babur. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and this paved the way of rise of Mughal Era and the decline of Delhi Sultanate.
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5.When did the reign of Delhi Sultanate came to an end? (A) 1498 A.D. (B) 1526 A.D. (C) 1565 A.D. (D) 1600 A.D.
(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Explained above (question No. 6)
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6. Who was the founder of Lodhi dynasty? (A) Daulat Khan Lodhi (B) Sikandar Lodhi (C) Bahlol Lodhi (D) Ibrahim Lodhi
(C) [SSC CGL 2010, 2015) Exp .Bahlol Lodi was the governor of Sirhind (Punjab) he was the founder of Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate in 1451 AD. The Dynasty was last to rule Delhi Sultanate. Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of this dynasty.
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7. Battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1526 between Babur and _________. (A) Rana Sanga (B) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (C) Hemu (D) Ibrahim Lodi
(D) Exp: The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between Babur and Ibrahim lodi. This marked the end of Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Era.
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8.The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by- (A) Ahmad Shah I (B) Alauddin Hasan (C) Mahmud Gavan (D) Firoz shah Bahmani
(B) (SSC Sec. Officer 2001) Exp: The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state founded by Alaud-din Hasan Bahman Shah. in 1347.
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9.Who got the monumental 'Rayagopurams' in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiru-pati, etc., constructed? (A) Vidyaranya (B) Krishnadeva Raya (C) Harihara (D) Raja raj
(B) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: 'Rayagopuram' means grand entrance tower of the temple Vijaynagar King Krishnadeva Raya constructed 'Rayagopurams' in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Srirangam, Tirupati etc.
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10.Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab? (A) Pallavas and Chalukyas (B) Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana (C) Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates (D) Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
(C) (SSC Sec. officer 2004) Exp: The Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab.
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11.Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers? (A) Krishnadeva Raya (B) Vir Narasimha (C) Sadasiva Raya (D) Rama Raya
(A) (SSC Sec. officer 2005) Exp: Krishnadeva Raya was the third ruler of Tuluva dynasty. He ruled from Vijaynagar Empire from 1509-1529. He was given the titles' of 'Andhra Bhoja' Mooru Rayara Ganda (King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana.
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12.The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as- (A) Chandragiri (B) Aravidu (C) Hampi (D) Kondavidu
(C) [SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax & Central Excise) 2006] Exp: The medieval city of Vijaynagar is known as Hampi.
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13.The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted- (A) Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit (B) Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit (C) Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit (D) Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
(C) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2008] Exp: The ruler of Vijaynagar Empire patronised Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit Scholars
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14.Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of- (A) Shershah (B) Humayun (C) Babar (D) Akbar
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Krishnadeva Raya' the (1509-1529) Vijaynagar emperor was contemporary of Mughal Emperor Babar (1526-30). Babar tells him as a power full king in his auto biography.
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15.Name the river on the banks of which the city of Vijayanagar is located? (A) Kaveri (B) Krishna (C) Wainganga (D) Tungabhadra
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Vijaynagar empire was one of the most important deccan kingdom in the medieval Indian History. It was founded by Sangam Brothers Harihara (Hakka) I and Bukka Raya. It was situated on the Southern bank of Tungabhadra River.
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16.The capital of the Bahamani Kings was- (A) Gulbarga (B) Bijapur (C) Hampi (D) Agra
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Bahamani Kingdom was the first Muslim state of the Deccan India. The capital of the Bahamani Kings was Gulbarga. (Ahsanabad)
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17.Krishnadeva Raya main-tained freindly relations with the- (A) French (B) British (C) Protuguese (D) Dutch
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: King Krishnadeva Raya maintained friendly relations with Portuguese. The Portuguese provided him Arabian horses and (weapons) which helped in the seige of Raichur
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18.The remains of the Great Vijayanagar Empire can be found in- (A) Bijapur (B) Colconda (C) Hampi (D) Baroda
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002, 2001] Exp: The ruins of Vijaynagar Empire was found at Hampi (Karnataka). The temple town of Hampi was declared the UNESCO world Heritage site in 1986.
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19.Chand Bibi the famous Muslim ruler belonged to which kingdom? (A) Bijapur (B) Golconda (C) Ahmednagar (D) Berar
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Chand Bibi belonged to Nizam Shahi Sultanate of Ahmednagar.
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20.Krishnadevaraya built the Krishnaswami temple in Hampi, which is situated in the present state of: (A) Karnataka (B) Calcutta (C) Jammu & Kashmir (D) Kerala
(A) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: The Krishna Swami Temple was built by Ruler Krishnadeva Raya in 1513 AD at Hampi (Karnataka).
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21.Famous Battle of Talikota was fought in- (A) 1565 A.D. (B) 1575 A.D. (C) 1585 A.D. (D) 1570 A.D.
(A) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: The battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between the sultans of Deccan Sultanate and the rulers of Vijaynagar Empire. The Vijaynagar Kingdom was defeated in this battle.
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22.Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis? (A) Reva Rayali (B) Harihara I (C) Harihara II (D) Bukka I
(C) [SSC CHSL (10+2)LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam. 15.11.2015. Ist Sitting] TF No. 6636838] Exp: Harihara II was the first ruler of Vijaynagar to seize important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis.
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23.Which dynasty was ruling in Vijaynagar empire at the time of the Battle of Talikota? (A) Sangam (B) Aravidu (C) Tuluva (D) Saluva
(C)Exp: Tuluva Dynasty was the third dynasty to rule Vijaynagar Empire. The Battle of Talikota was fought between the Deccan Sultanates and Vijaynagar Kingdom. Sadasiva Raya of Tuluva dynasty was the emperor of Vijaynagar at the time of the Battle of Talikota.
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24.The city of Vijayanagara is also known as- (A) Aravidu (B) Chandragiri (C) Hampi (D) Kondavidu
(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Hampi was the capital of Vijaynagara empire. Group of monuments at Hampi are part of UNESCO World Heritage site.
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25.Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire? (A) Battle of Takkolam(B) Battle of Talikota (C) Battle of Khanwa (D) Battle of Panipat
(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Battle of Talikota was fought between Deccan Sultanates and Sadasiva Raya emperor of Vijaynagar Kingdom. The Deccan Sultanates had better artillery, better cavalry and the betrayal by Gilani Brothers (key commanders of Vijaynagar Kingdom) led to the downfall of Vijaynagar kingdom.
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26.Who among the following did not ruled the Delhi Sultanate? (A) Slave dynasty (B) Sayyed dynasty (C) Khilji dynasty (D) Ghori dynasty
(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Ghori dynasty did not ruled Delhi Sultanate directly, his slaves ruled over India after the death of Ghori. Slave Dynasty - Qutb - din - Aibak Khilzi Dynasty - Jalaluddin Khilzi Sayyed Dynasty - Khizr Khan all these were ruled over India.
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27.Which of the following pair is INCORRECT? (A) Hiuen Tsang - China (B) Ibn Battuta - Morocco (C) Magasthenes - Greece (D) Fa-Hien - Malaysia
(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Fa-Hien was a Chinese traveller who came India in the reign of Chandragupta II. He was Buddhist Monk and his main aim was to established Buddhism.
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28.In which century, Qutub Minar of Delhi was built? (A) 12th Century (B) 13th Century (C) 14th Century (D) 11th Century
(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Qutb din Aibak led the foundation of Qutub Minar and it was completed by Iltutmish in 12th century.
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29.How many Mahajanpadas were there in ancient India? (A) 20 (B) 16 (C) 18 (D) 10
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: In ancient India 16 Mahajanpadas were mentioned in Anguttar Nikaya.
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30.Marco-polo, a famous traveller, was native of which country? (A) Uzbekis tan (B) Italy (C) Mo rocco (D) Russ ia
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Marco Polo was an exporer and merchant from Italy.
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31.Set the following dynasties in chronological order of their period of rule. 1. Khilji Dynasty 2. Lodhi Dynasty 3. Tughlaq Dynas ty (A) 1, 3, 2 (B) 3, 1, 2 (C) 2, 3, 1 (D) 3, 2, 1
(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Khilzi dynasty - Jalal uddin Khilzi Tughlaq dynasty - Ghyasauddin Tughlaq Lodhi dynasty - Bahlol lodi
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32.Who was the founder of Kushan Empire? (A) Kanishka (B) Vima Kadphises (C) Kujula Kadphises (D) Vasiskha
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Kujula Kadphises was the founder of Kushan Empire.
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33.What was the capital of Pallava Dynasty? (A) Kanchipuram (B) Tiruchirapalli (C) Tanjore (D) Chennai
(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Kanchipuram was the capital of Pallava dynasty. Bappadev was the founder of Pallava dynasty, the famous ruler of this dynasty was Narsihman Verman 1st
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34.Prince Khurram was the name of the future Emperor _________. (A) Shah Jahan (B) Jahangir (C) Babur (D) Akbar
(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Khurram was the childhood name of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. He was the son of Jahangir and Jodha bai (Jagat Gosai)
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35._________first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomar Rajputs. (A) Delhi (B) Patliputra (C) Calcutta (D) Taxila
(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Delhi was established by the Tomar king Anang Pal Tomar and it was the capital of Tomar Rajputs.
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36.Noor Jahan was the wife of which Mughal emperor? (A) Babar (B) Akbar (C) Shahjahan (D) Jahangir
(D)Exp: Noor Jahan was the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Her original name was Mehru-Nissa. Jahangir saw her at the occasion of Navroj. There was a interfere of Noor Jahan in political and home affairs.
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37.Prithviraja III (1168-1192) was a best known ___________ ruler. (A) Chauhan (B) Gahadavala (C) Chalukya (D) Brahmana
"(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Prithviraja-III was the Ruler of Chauhan. He ruled in north India and also known as ""Raya Pitthora"" Two battles of Tarain 1191, 1192 was fought in his reign. Chandar-bar-dai was his court part and the writer of ""Prithvi-raj-Raso""."
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38.What was the name of architect of Humanyu's Tomb? (A) Man Singh (B) Baram Khan (C) Mirak Mirza (D) Abul Fazal
(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The architect of Humanyu's Tomb was Mirak Mirza Ghiyath. It is in Delhi.
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39.Gol Gumbaz was built in which century? (A) 15th (B) 16 th (C) 17 th (D) 18 th
(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Gol Gumbaz (Bijapur, Karnatak(A) was built in 17th country.
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40.Akbar was __________ years old when he became emperor. (A) 16 (B) 19 (C) 13 (D) 10
(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: At the age of 13 Akbar became emperor.
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41.________ was imprisoned for the rest of his life by Aurangzeb. (A) Akbar (B) Shah Jahan (C) Jahangir (D) Babur
(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in Red fort (Agra)
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42.Buland Darwaza is located in- (A) West Bengal (B) Gujarat (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Tamil Nadu
(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Buland Darwaza is located in Uttar Pradesh. It built by the emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri.
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43.________, succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494 when he was only 12 years old. (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Babur
(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Babur was the son of Umar Sheikh Mirza (Ruler of Ferghana). He succeeded to the throne in 1494 in age of 12 years old.
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44.Prince Salim was the name of the future Emperor _________. (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Jahangir (D) Akbar
(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Jahangir childhood name was Salim. He was the son of great Mughal emperor Akbar.
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45.Charminar was built by? (A) Humayun (B) Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah (C) Ashoka (D) Narasimha
(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Charminar was built by the Mohammad Quli qutub Shah.
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46.The Mongols under ___________ invaded Transoxiana in north-east Iran in 1219. (A) Timur Lang (B) Nadir Shah (C) Ahmed Shah Abdali (D) Genghis Khan
(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Transoxiana was invaded by the Mongols under the Genghis Khan in 1219. Genghis Khan Invaded India in the reign of Iltutamish.
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47.Indian Mughal paintings originated during the rule of which Mughal Emperor? (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Shah Jahan
(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Indian Mughal paintings originated in the reign of Humayun and reached at zenith in the reign of Jahangir.
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48.Dara Shikoh was killed in conflict with his brother _______________. (A) Jahangir (B) Aurangzeb (C) Babur (D) Shahjahan
(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Dara Sikoh was killed in conflict with his brother Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb defeated Dara finally in the battle of Davrai 1659 and later he was murdered.
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49.The Arabic work of Al-Biruni that gave an account of the subcontinent is called __________. (A) Kitab - Al Hind (B) Kitab - Al Bharat (C) Pustak - Al Hind (D) Pustak - Al Bharat
(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Al-biruni was a Arabian scholar with great knowledge of philosopher, mathematician, etc. He came India with Mahmud of Ghazani (Mahmud Ghazanavi). He wrote the book Kitab-Al-Hind.
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50.Which dynasty came to power in India after the Tughlaq dynasty? (A) The Guptas (B) The Khiljis (C) The Mughals (D) The Sayyids
(D)Exp: The Sayyids came to throne of Delhi Sultant After the decline of Tughlaq dynasty (Nasurddin-Mahmud Tughlaq). The founder of Sayyid Dynasty was Khijra Khan. The series of Dynasties are: (A) Ghulam (B) Khilji (C) Tughlaq (D) Sayyid (E) Lodhi
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51.In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi. (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Babur
(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Babur fought four consecutive battle in India I.e. Year Battle Winner 1526 Panipat (Ibrahim) Babur 1527 Khanwa (Rana sagan) Babur 1528 Chanderi (Medini Roy) Babur 1529 Ghagra (Mahmud Lodi) Babur
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52.Who has built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh? (A) Maharana Pratap (B) Rana Kumbha (C) Rana Sanga (D) Kunwar Durjan Singh
(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Vijay Stambha in Chhitorgarh was made by the Rana Kumbha of Mewar to commemorate the victory on Malwa's Mahmud Khilji. It dedicated to Vishnu.
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53.The Tomar Rajputs, were defeated in the middle of the twelfth century by the Chauhans of ____. (A) Ayodhya (B) Ajmer (C) Dwarka (D) Gwalior
(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The Tomar Rajputs were defeated by Chauhans of Ajmer.
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54.Group of Monuments at Hampi was built by? (A) Harihara and Bukka (B) Udayin and Shishunaga (C) Devavarman and Vainya (D) Mahendraverman and Sirmara
(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The monuments at Hampi was built by the founder of Vijay Nagar dynasty i.e. Harihar and Bukka.
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55.The Red fort in Delhi was the residence of emperors of which dynasty in the 16th century? (A) Rajput (B) Khilji (C) Tughlaq (D) Mughal
(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The Red fort of Delhi was made by the Shahjahan and it was the residence of Mughal Emperors. After Bahadur Shah Zafar the Red fort was ceased for Mughal Emperors.
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1.Who got construced 'Grand Trunk Road'? (A) Akbar (B) Ashoka (C) Shershah Suri (D) Samudra Gupta
(C) (SSC Sec. Officer 2003) MTS 2002, Matric Level 2006) Exp: Sher Shah Suri built four roads named and them Sadak-e-Azam, Lord Auckland renamed it 'The Grand Trunk Road'.
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2.What do you mean by Mughal Zagir? (A) Providing rent free land (B) Zamidar's property (C) Giving officer a right to revenue (D) Giving cash salary to Mansabdar
(C) (SSC Sec. officer 2003) Exp: Zagirdari system was the system of giving an official right to collect revenue from a particular area called 'Zagir.'
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3.The dead body of Babar by his own choice lies buried in- (A) Agra (B) Farghana (C) Samarqand (D) Kabul
(D) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise 2004) Exp: Mughal Emperor Babur died in 1530. He was first buried at Aaram Bagh, Agra, Later his remains were moved to Bagh-e-Babur (Babur Gardevs), Kabul
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4.Where did Babar die? (A) Agra (B) Kabul (C) Lahore (D) Delhi
(A) [SSC CPO SI 2009] Exp: Babur died in Agra in the year 1530. He was buried at Aram Bagh, Agra, Later moved to Kabul, Afghanistan (Bagh-e-Babur)
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5.Humayun Nama was written by- (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Abul Fazl (D) Gulbadan Begum
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Mughal princess Gulbadan Begum (daughter of Mughal Emperor Babur) wrote the biography 'Humayumnama' of her half-brother Humayun.
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6.Which of the following Mughal monarchs has vividly described Indian flora & fauna, seasons, fruits etc. in his diary? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Babur (D) Aurangzeb Mughals Empire Chapter-05
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Both Mughal Emperor Babur and Emperor Jahangir (tuzuk-e-jahangiri) have visibly described Indian flora, fauna and season & fruit in his dairy. But option 'C' is more accurate.
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7.Humayun had to run away from India after he was defeated in the battle of- (A) Panipat (B) Ghagra (C) Khanwa (D) Kannauj
(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Humayun was defeated in the in the battle of kannauj by Shershah Suri (1540). After this battle humayun run away from India.
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8.Babur was succeeded to the Mughal throne by- (A) Sher Shah (B) Akbar (C) Humayun (D) Bhadur Shah
(C) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Humayun (son of the founder of Mughal Empire Babur). He reigned from 1530-40 and-then from 1555-56
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9.The first Mughal emperor of India was- (A) Shahjahan (B) Humayun (C) Babar (D) Akbar
(C) [SSC MTS 2014] Exp: Babur was the first mughal emperor. He estabilshis his capital in Agara.
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10.Sher Shah defeated Humayun and captured Gaur in the battle of- (A) Ghaghra is 1529 A.D. (B) Chausa in 1539 A.D. (C) Panipat in 1526 A.D. (D) Khanwa in 1527 A.D.
(B) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: The battle of chausa was fought between Mughal Emperor Humanyun and Sher Shah Suri in 1539. The Mughal Army was defeated in this battle.
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11.In the battle of Panipat, Babar faced the armies of (A) Jaichand (B) Hemu (C) Daulat khan (D) Ibrahim Lodi
(D) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Babar defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (AD 1526) This marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate.
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12.Who among the following was the first to make use of artillery in warfare in medieval India?(A) Babur (B) Ibrahim Lodi (C) Sher Shah Suri (D) Akbar
(A) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Babur was the first to make use of artillery and gunpowder fire arms in warfare during the first Battle of Panipat in 1526.
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13.Babur was born in the year (A) 1483 (B) 1583 (C) 1683 (D) 1783
(A) Exp: Babar was the first Mughal emperor was born in the year 1483. He defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the first Battle of Panipat (1526).
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14.Humayun (1530-1540 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Mughal (C) Maurya (D) Haryanka
(B) Exp: Humayun was the ruler of Mughal Dynasty. He was the son of Mughal Emperor Babar, he was defeated by Sher Sha Suri in the battle of Kannauj in 1540.
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15.Babur (1526-1530 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Mughal (B) Nanda (C) Maurya (D) Haryanka
(A) Exp: Babur was the founder of the Mughal dynasty. He defeated Ibrahim Lodi in first Battle of Panipat (1526 A.D.) and Rana Sanga in the Battle of khanwa (1527).
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16.Humayun was born in the year _________ . (A) 1508 (B) 1608 (C) 1708 (D) 1808
(A) Exp: Humayun was born to mughal Emperor Babur (founder of Mughal Empire) and Maham Begum in the year 1508 in kabul. He was the second Mughal Emperor and reigned from 1530 to 1540 and then he lost his empire to Sher Shah Suri (Battle of kannauj 1540 AD) and regained his territory in 1555 A.D.
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17.Which Mughal Emperor fought the battle of Panipat in 1526? (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Aurangzeb
(A) Exp: Explained above (question No. 14)
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18.Battle of Kannauj in 1540 was fought between Sher Shah and _______. (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Aurangzeb
(B) Exp: Battle of Kannauj was fought between sher Shah Suri and Humayun in 1540. Humayun defeated by Suri in this battle and ran away from India.
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19. The writer of Ram Charit Manas, Tulsidas, was related to which ruler? (A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Nawab Vajib Ali Sah (C) Harsha (D) Akbar
(D) (SSC CGL 2002,CAPF 2015,CHSL 2014) Exp: Goswami Tulsidas was contemporary to Mughal Emperor Akbar. He wrote Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi language.
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19.Who among the following was an illiterate? (A) Jahagir (B) Shah Jahan (C) Akbar (D) Aurangazed
(C) [SSC CGL 2010] Exp: Akbar was the third Emperor (1556-1605). He did't know how to read and write
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20.The Battle of Haldighati was fought between (A) Akbar and Rana Sangram Singh (B) Akbar and Medini Rai (C) Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh (D) Akbar and Uday Singh
(C) [FCI Asst. 2011] Exp: The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Rajput forces led by Rana Pratap Singh and the Mughal forces lead by the General of the Empire Asaf Khan and Man Singh of Akbar.
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21.The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of- (A) Intelligence (B) Foreign affairs (C) Army organisation (D) Finance
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar the head of the military was called the Mir Bakshi. He used to make recommendation of all the military appointment to the Emperor.
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22.The Mughal Emperor who discouraged ' Sati' was-- (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Jehangir
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Mughal Emperor Akbar outlawed the practice of Sati, he banned on slavery in 1562 and abolished the piligrimage tax in 1563 and Jizya in 1564.
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23.Who of the following was the biographer of Akbar? (A) Abul Fazl (B) Faizi (C) Abdul Nabi Khan (D) Birbal
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Ain-i-Akbari (The constitution of Akbar) is the third volume of 'Akbarnama' (the book of Akbar) was written by Abul Fazal- he was the court poet of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
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24.Tansen, a great musician of his times, was in the Court of- (A) Jahangir (B) Akbar (C) Shahjahan (D) Bahadur Shah
(B)Exp: Tansen was a great musician in the court of Akbar. The original name of Tansen was Ram Tanu Pandey. He was the only Hindu Navratna to accepted Islam
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"25.""Din-i-Ilhai"" was the new religion started by- (A) Humayun (B) Jahangir (C) Akbar (D) Shahjahan"
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Din-i-illahi was started by Akbar. It was an ethical court. Birbal was the only Hidnu who accepted Din-i-Ilhai.
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26.The innovator of the Revenue settlement during the rule of Akbar was- (A) Raja Mansingh (B) Raja Bhagwan Das (C) Raja Todarmal (D) Raja Birbal
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Raja Todarmal was the chief finance minister (Diwan-e-kul) of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He introduced many land revenue reforms like land measurement reforms, Dhasala system and Karoni system.
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27.What was the age of Akbar at the time of his coronation at Kalanaur? (A) Thirteen (B) Fifteen (C) Eighteen (D) Twenty
(A) [SSC DEO 2009] Exp: Mughal Emperor Akbar aseended the throne at the age of thirteen in the year 1556 A.D.
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28.The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-in-Ilahi was: (A) Todermal (B) Birbal (C) Tansen (D) Man Singh
(B) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Birbal was the only Hindu courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-illahi.
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29.Who was the regent of Akbar in his early days? (A) Abul Fazl (B) Bairam Khan (C) Tansen (D) Todarmal
(B) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Bairam Khan was the regent of Akbar.
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30.Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar was defeated by the Mughal army in the battle of (A) Mewar (B) Chittor (C) Haldighati (D) Udaipur
(C) [SSC CGL 2012] Exp: Explained above (question No. 23)
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31.Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple? (A) Mahmud of Ghazni (B) Muhammad Ghori (C) Iltutmish (D) Qutbuddin Aibak
(A) [SSC Delhi Police SI 2012] Exp: Somnath temple attacked by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025. He invaded India 17 times, he died in year 1030.
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32.Which was the second capital of Akbar? (A) Delhi (B) Agra (C) Fatehpur Sikri (D) Patna
(C) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & DP SI 2014] Exp: After Akbar's Victory over Rajputanas of Chittor and Ranthambore, he shifted his capital from Agra to a new city which he named 'Fatehpur Sikri' (the city of victory)
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33.Akbar held his religious discussion in- (A) Jodhabai's Palace (B) Panch Mahal (C) Ibadat Khana (D) Buland Darwaza
(C) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Explained above (question No. 24)
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34.Who among the following rulers abolished Jiziya? (A) Aurangzeb (B) Balban (C) Akbar (D) Jahangir
(C) [SSC CHSL (10+2)LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam. 01.11.2015. IInd Sitting] Exp: Akbar abolished Jiziya in 1564. It was security Tax. It was first Intorduced in India by Mohammed-Bin-Qasim. Firozshah Tughlaq imposed Jiziya on Brahm Aurangzeb restarted Jiziya after Akbar. Jiziya was finally ended by Mohammad Shah Rangila.
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35.Which of the following writers has called Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom? (A) Badayuni (B) Vinset Smith (C) Barni (D) W.Haig
(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Akbar started a new religion which was based on teachings of major religions like Hinduism, Christianity, zorastrianism etc. This religious path was later refered to as the 'Din-i-ilahi' or 'Divine Monotheism' i.e. the religion of one god. Historian Vinset Smith called Akbar's Din-iIlahi as a monument of his folly not of wisdom.
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36.Who introduced Mansabdari system in India? (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Jahangir
(C) [SSC CGL 2016, CHSL 2013 & Matric Level 2001] Exp: Mansabdari system was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Under this system officers were assigned ranks/mansab. The ranks were divided into zat and sawar, and were not assigned hereditary.
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37.Chand Bibi was the ruler of- (A) Ahmednagar (B) Bijapur (C) Satara (D) Golconda
(A) Exp: Chand Bibi ruled Bijapur from 1580 to 1590 and Ahmednagar from 1596 to 1599. In 1595, She fought against Mughal Emperor Akbar and defended the city of Ahmednagar.
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38.Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician? (A) Abul Fazal (B) Miyan Tansen (C) Raja Birbal (D) Raja Todar Mal
(B)Exp: Miyan Tansen was one of the 'Navratnas' in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was the greatest musician of all time. His famous raag compositions are Miyan ki Malhar, Miyan ki Sarang, Durbari kanada and others.
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39.Akbar (1556-1605 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Maurya (C) Mughal (D) Haryanka
(C) Exp: Akbar was the third Mughal Emperor. He was born in 1542 to Emperor Humayun and Hamida Bano Begum. He ascended the throne at the age of 13. He defeated Hemu in the famous second Battle of Panipat (1556 AD).
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41 In Akbar's regime, _____ was the military head. (A) Sultan Ahmed Fawad (B) Suri Moja (C) Mir Khaas (D) Mir Bakshi
(D) Exp: During the regin of Akbar, the head of the military was called 'Mir Bakshi'.
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1.Who was the trusted General of the Mughal emperor Akbar? (A) Raja Todar Mal (B) Man Singh I (C) Birbal (D) Tansen
(B) Exp: Raja Man Singh was the most trusted General of the Mughal emperor Akbar, he assisted him in many battles including the famous Battle of Haldighati (1576).
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2.When was the battle of Haldighati fought? (A) 1776 (B) 1676 (C) 1576 (D) 1476
"(C) Exp: The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Rajput ruler Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and the Mughal Emperor Akbar his forces was lead by his General Raja man singh at Haldighati pass in Aravali Ranges in the year 1576. The battle was ""a glamirs defeat"" for Mewar as Mughal forces were able to win over the Rajput forces."
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3.During Akbar's reign who was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire? (A) Raja Todar Mal (B) Man Singh I (C) Birbal (D) Tansen
(A) Exp: Raja Todarmal was the finance minister (Mushrifi-Diwan) of Mughal Emperor Akbar, he was one of the navratnas of Akbar's court. He introduced land measurement system, Zabti/Dhasala system (revenue collection) and karori system.
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4.To whom did Akbar gave the title Miyan? (A) Raja Todar Mal (B) Man Singh I (C) Birbal (D) Tansen
(D) Exp: The title 'miyan' was given to tansen by Akbar.
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5.Battle for Delhi was fought in the year____. (A) 1764 (B) 1526 (C) 1556 (D) 1857
(C) Exp: The Battle of Delhi also known as the battle of Tughlaqabad was fought between Hemu (the General of Adil Shah Sur) and the Mughal forces led by Tardi Beg Khan in the year 1556. Hemu won the battle and over took Delhi.
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6.Birbal was an advisor in the court of? (A) Babur (B) Akbar (C) Aurangzeb (D) Jahangir
(B) Exp: Birbal (Mahesh Das) was the advisor in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. He was very well known for his wit and was one of the navratnas in the court of Akbar, he was the only Hindu, who adopted the Akbar's 'Din-iilahi' religion.
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7.Whom did Akbar defeat in the 2nd battle of Panipat in 1556? (A) Genghis Khan (B) Nadir Shah (C) Hemu Vikramaditya(D) Bajirao I
(C) Exp: The Second battle of panipat (1556) was fought between the Hindu King Hemu and Mughal Emperor Akbar represented by his military commander Bairam Khan.
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8.The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built by which Mughal Emperor? (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Aurangzeb
(C) Exp: Ibadat Khana (house of Worship) was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1575 at Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.), to discuss religious matters. He invited Ulma, Brahmanas, Jesu priests (Roman & Catholics) and Zorastrians at his 'Ibadat Khana'.
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"9.Who was the architect who designed ""Taj Mahal? (A) Muhammad Hussain (B) Ustad-Ahmed-Lahauri (C) Shah Isa (D) Ismail"
(B) (SSC CPO SI 2002) Exp: Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was designed by Architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
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10.Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid at- (A) Delhi (B) Jaipur (C) Agra (D) Amarkot
(C) (SSC CPO SI 2003) Exp: Moti Masjid, Agra was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan and at Delhi by Aurangzeb.
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11.Which among the following fort was known as the 'key of Deccan'? (A) Kalinjar (B) Ajaygarh (C) Asirgarh (D) Gulbarga
"(C)Exp: Asirgarh fort was built by Muslim emperor Asa Ahir in the peak of the Satpura Ranges, Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as 'Babe Deccan' which means ""Key to the Deccan."" and also "" Door to South India""."
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12.Mughal presence in the Red fort ceased- (A) Robert Clive (B) Lord hording (C) Heuroz (D) John Nicholsan
(D) (SSC Sec. officer 2005) Exp: Mughal presence in the Red fort was ceased by East India Company under Commander John Nicholsan with the fall of Bahadur Shah Zafar during the Revolt of 1857.
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13.The foreign traveller who visited Indian during the Mughal Period and who left us and expert's description of the Peacok Throne, was- (A) Geronimo Verroneo (B) 'Omrah' Danishmand khan (C) Travernier (D) Austinof Bordeaux
(C) Exp: Travernien was a French Merchant. In his book Le Six Voyages de J.B. Travernier. (The Sixvayages of J.B. Travernier) he was given a vivid description of peacock throne of Mughal period.
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14.Which one of the following Mughal buildings is said to possess the unique feature of breing exactly equal in length and beadth? (A) Agra Fort (B) Red Fort (C) Taj Mahal (D) Buland Darwaza
(C) [SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax & Central Excise) 2006] Exp: Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Noor Jahan. It was designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The dome of Taj Mahal has exactly same height and the lenght of base i.e. 35 metres.
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15.Who of the following was sent as an ambassador to the royal court of Jahangir by James I, the king of England? (A) John Hawkins (B) Willia Todd (C) Sir Thomas Roe (D) Sir Walter Raleigh
(C) [SSC CPO SI 2007] Exp: Sir Thomas Roe was an ambassador to royal court of Akbar by James-I (The King of England).
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16.Match the following: I II (i) Tughlaqabad Fort 1. Alauddin Khilji (ii) Red Fort (Delhi) 2. Shah Jahan (iii) Hauz Khas 3. Akbar (iv) Red Fort (Agra) 4. Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlaq i ii iii iv (A) 1 2 3 4 (B) 4 2 1 3 (C) 4 3 2 1 (D) 3 1 4 2
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Monument Emperor Tughlagabad Fort Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlag Red Fort (Delhi) Shahjahan Hauz Khas Alauddin Khilji Red Fort (Agra) Akbar
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17.Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct? (A) It is a magnificent mausoleum (B) It was built by Shah Jahan (C) It is situated outside Agra Fort (D) The names of artisans who builts it are engraved on it.
(D) [SSC Tax Asst. (I.T.& Central Excise) 2009] Exp: Option 'D' is not correct about Taj Mahal.
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18.Who wrote Akbarnama? (A) Akbar (B) Birbal (C) Abul Fazal (D) Bhagavan Das
(C) [SSC CPO SI 2009] Exp: Abul Fazal was one of the navratnas at Akbar's court. He wrote 'Akbarnama' -which is the official history of Akbar' s reign. It has three volumes, the third volume is 'Ain-e-Akbari' (Administrative report of Akbar's reign.)
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19.The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was- (A) Malik Muhammed Jayasi (B) Abdur Rahim (C) Mulla Wajhi (D) Chand Bardai
(A) [SSC SAS 2010] Exp: Malik Muhammed Jayasi was the first Indian Hindi Scholar. He wrote the famous poem 'Padmavat' (the story of Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmini) during the reign of Sher Shah Suri.
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20.The Upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh in Persian under the title of- (A) Mayma-ul-Bahrain (B) Sirr-i-Akbar (C) Al-Fihrist (D) Kitabul Bayan
(B) [SSC SAS 2010] Exp: The upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh under the title of Sirr-i-Akbar.
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21.Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of- (A) Akbar (B) Aurangzeb (C) Jahangir (D) Shahjahan
(C) [SSC CGL 2011] Exp: i) Mughal Paintings reached its Zenith during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir ii) He patronised many great painters including Mansoou, Abul Hasan, Daswant and Basawan.
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22.Who translated Ramayana into Persian? (A) Abul Fazal (B) Badauni (C) Abdul Latif (D) Isar Das
(B)Exp: i) Abdul-ul-Qader-Badauni was a great translator and historian of Mughal Era. ii) He was appointed by Mughal Emperor Akbar to his religious offering of Royal Council iii) Akbar asked him to translate the Ramayana into Persian. It took him four years to complete the task.
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23.The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by- (A) Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali (B) Persian invader Nadir Shah (C) Mongol invader Chengiz Khan (D) British East India Company
(B) [FCI Asst. Grade-II 2012] Exp: i) The Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus) was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan under the commission of goldsmith Bedradal Khan in the year 1628. ii) Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and took Peacock Throne and Koh-i-noor diamond with him.
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24.What does Jahangir mean? (A) National Monarach (B) The Grand Monarch (C) Conqueror of the world (D) Hero of hundred battles
(C) [FCI Asst. Grade III 2012] Exp: Mughal Prince Salim was the eldest son of Emperor Akbar. He took the imperial (reign) name 'Jahangir' which means conqueror of the world.
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25.The French East India Company was founded in (A) 1600 (B) 1620 (C) 1664 (D) 1604
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: i) Jean Baptiste Colbrent founded the French East India Company in 1664. ii) In 1667 the company established first factory at Surat and in 1668 second factory at Masulipattanam.
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26.What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar? (A) Diwan-e-khas (B) Diwan-e-Aam (C) Ibadat Khana (D) Buland Darwaza
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: i) Ibadat Khana (Hall of Worship) was built at Fatehpur Sikri in the year 1575 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. ii) It was the place of discussion of religious and philosophical matter.
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27.The reputed musician duo, Tansen and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of - (A) Jahangir (B) Bahadur Shah Zafar (C) Akbar (D) Shah Jahan
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: i) Baiju Bawra (Baijnath Mishra) he was the drupadh singer of Medieval period. ii) Miyan Tansen was the Mystical court singer of Mughal emperor Akbar.
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28.During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was translated into Persian and is known as (A) Iqbal Nama (B) Razm Nama (C) Akbar Nama (D) Sakinat-ul-Auliya
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: i) The 'Razmnama' (war Tab) is the persian translation of the Mahabharta ii) Preface of this book was written by the Akbar's court poet Abul Fazl.
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29.Who among the following Mughal emperors, brought about the fall of Sayyid Brothers? (A) Bahadur Shah I (B) Rafi-ud-daulah (C) Shah Jahan II (D) Muhammad Shah
"(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Sayyid Brothers (Abdulla Khan (Wazir) and Hussain Ali Khan (Mir Bakshi) were the generals in Mughal army. They became very influential after the death of Emperor Aurangzeb. When Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ascended the throne, he took even the full control and got them killed. They also known as ""King Makers"""
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30.Where is the Bada Imambara located? (A) Agra (B) Lucknow (C) Patna (D) Allahabad
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: i) Bada Imambara (Big Shrine), in Lucknow. ii) It was built by Asaf-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh) in 1784. iii)It is also known as AsfiImambara.
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31.The Inam land was one which was assigned to (A) Scholars and religious persons (B) Mansabdars (C) Hereditary revenue collectors (D) Nobles
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: During Nizam Rub, the ruler used to give 'inam' (gift of land or land revenue) to scholar and religions person who served them.
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32.The court language of the Mughals was- (A) Urdu (B) Hindi (C) Arabic (D) Persian
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: The court language of mughals was persian.
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33.The second Battle of Panipat was fought between (A) Akbar and Hemu (B) Rajputs and Mughals (C) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi (D) Sikander and Adilshah
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The second battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between Hindu commander Hemu and Army of Akbar lead by Baram Khan.
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34.Which of the following was built by Akbar to commemorate his conquest of Khandesh in Gujarat? (A) Bada Imambara (B) Buland Darwaza (C) Jama Masjid (D) Siddi Bashir
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Buland Darwaza (The Gate of Magnificience) was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 at Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.). It was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Khandesh (Gujrat)
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35.Name the king who invaded Delhi and plundered the Kohinoor Diamond. (A) Nadir Shah (B) Firuz Shah (C) Mohammed Shah (D) Mohammed Ghori
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Nadir Shah of Iran invaded India in 1739. and took with him famous Mughal peacock throne and koh-in-noor diamond in the battle of Karnal.
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36.The innovator of the Revenue settlement during the rule of Akbar was (A) Raja Mansingh (B) Raja Bhagwan Das (C) Raja Todarmal (D) Raja Birbal
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Raja Todarmal was the chief finance minister (Diwan-e-kul) of Mughal Emperor Akbar.He introduced many land revenue reforms like land Measurement reforms, Dhasala system and Karori system.
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37.Name the language that was designted as the 'Camp Language' during the Medieval Period (A) Sanskrit (B) Pali (C) Hindi (D) Urdu
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: i) Urdu was designated the camp language of Medieval India. ii) The word, Turkish word Urdu means military camp 'a Lashkar' iii)Urdu language was developed due to contact of Hindu, Turkish and Afghan soldiers.
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38.A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar was (A) Hemachandra (B) Harivijaya (C) Vastupala (D) Bhadrabahu
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2008] Exp: i) Jainism flourished during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar Delhi became an important centre of Digmbara sect ii) Akbar invited Bhattarak Harvijay Suri the main exponent of Jain Swetambara sect. iii)Akbar bestowed him with the title of 'Jagatguru' (the teacher of the world.)
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39.Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri? (A) The Panch Mahal (B) Moti Masjid (C) Tomb of Salim Chishti (D) The Mariam Palace
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2008] Exp: i) The Moti Masjid (Agra) was built by Mughal Emperor shajahan. ii) The Moti Masjid (Red fort complex, Delhi) was built by Emperor Aurangzeb.
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40.Bahadur Shah was the (A) Last ruler of the Lodis (B) Successor of Sher Shah Suri (C) Last Mughal ruler (D) Successor of the Maratha ruler Shivaji
(C) [SSC DEO 2009] Exp: Bahadur Shah was the last mughal ruler in 1857.
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41.Who was the author of Gita Govinda? (A) Jayadeva (B) Kalhana (C) Kalidasa (D) Raja Rao
(A) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: Gita Govinda was composed by the famous 12th century poet Jayadeva. It describes the relationship between Lord Krishna, Radha and other Gopis
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"42.In which of the following towns is ""Moti Masjid"" situated? (A) Agra (B) Jaipur (C) Lahore (D) Ahmedabad"
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2011] Exp: The Moti Masjid was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan at Agra.
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43.Find out the correct match of the following (A) Asaf Khan - Akbar (B) Adam Khan - Akbar (C) Bairam Khan - Akbar (D) Shaista Khan - Akbar
(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Bairam Khan was the most prominet military commander-in-chief of the Mughal Army. He was the Guardian, mentor and the teacher of Emperor Akbar.
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44.Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs? (A) Babar (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Shahjahan
(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Mughal Emperor Jahangir had a keen interest in music. He also composed a few hindi songs.
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45.Humayun had to run away from India after he was defeated in the battle of (A) Panipat (B) Ghagra (C) Khanwa (D) Kannauj
(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Humayun was defeated in by sher khan in the battle of kannauj (1540). He escaped from the battle field and reached Agra,then out of India.
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46.Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?(A) Red Fort (B) Humayan's Tomb (C) Qutub Minar (D) Jantar Mantar
(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Monument Year of declaration of world Heritage site (A) Red fort 2007 (B) Humayun's Tomb 1993 (C) Qutub minar 1993
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47.Who got the Gita translated into Persian? (A) Shah Jahan (B) Akbar (C) Murad (D) Dara Shikoh
(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Gita translated into persion by the Dara shikoh.
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89 .Who amongst the fo llowing succeeded Aurangzeb? (A) Azam shah (B) kam Baksh (C) Akbar II (D) Mauzzam
(A) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: After the death of Emperor Aurangzeb, his eldest son Mauzzam Azam Shah won the war of succession, sat on throne under the title of Bahadur Shah-I He reigned between 1707 and 1712.
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90.Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in India at (A) Fatehpur Sikri (B) Aurangabad (C) Hyderabad (D) Jaunpur
(B) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Bibi-ka-Maqbara is the tomb of Dilras Banu Begum chief consent of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb it is also known as Taj Mahal of South India.
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91.Where did Aurangzeb die? (A) Pune (B) Aurangabad (C) Ahmad nagar (D) Mumbai
(C) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb died at the age of 88 in Ahmednagar in 1707. He was died due to terminal illness.
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92.Which of the follwoing Mughal Emperors wrote their own autobigraphies? (A) Shah Alam and Farukh Siyar (B) Babur and Jahangir (C) Jahangir and Shah Jahan (D) Akbr and Aurangzeb
(B) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: i) Mughal Emperor Babur wrote his autobiography Baburnama. (Tuzk-e-Babri) in Chapatai Language. ii)Mughal Emperor Jahangir wrote autobiography Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri which is written in Persian Language.
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93.Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when he landed at Calicut. (A) Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk (B) Devaraya (C) Zamorin (D) Krishnadevaraya
(C) [SSC MTS 2014] Exp: The king of Calicut Zomorin welcomes Vasco-digama when he landed at Calicut in 1498.
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94.Which was the second capital of Akbar? (A) Delhi (B) Agra (C) Fatehpur Sikri (D) Patna
(C) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & DP SI 2014] Exp: After Akbar's Victory over Rajputanas of Chittor and Ranthambor he shifted his capital from Agra to a new city which he named 'Fatehpur Sikri' (the city of victory).
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95.The tomb of Jahangir was built at (A) Gujarat (B) Delhi (C) Lahor (D) Agra
(C) [SSC CGL Re Exam, 2013] Exp: The tomb of Jahangir is located at Shahdara (Lahore, Pakistan)
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96.What was the original name of Nur Jahan? (A) Zeb-un-Nissa (B) Fatima Begum (C) Mehr-un-Nissa (D) Jahanara
(C) [SSC CGL Re Exam, 2013, 2014] SSC Sec. Officer (Comm. Audit) 2007] Exp: Meh-ur-nessa was the birth name of Nur Jahan (Light of the world). Meh-ur-Nissa was the daughter of a Grand Wazir of Emperor Akbar. She was the chief Consert of Mughal emperor Jahangir.
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97.Sher Shah defeated Humayan and captured Gaur in the battle of (A) Ghaghra is 1529 A.D. (B) Chausa in 1539 A.D. (C) Panipat in 1526 A.D. (D) Khanwa in 1527 A.D.
(B) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: The battle of chausa (1539) was fought between Mughal Emperor Humanyun and Sher Shah Suri The Mughal Army was defeated in this battle.
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98.Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar? (A) Gwalior Fort (B) Agra Fort (C) Lahore Fort (D) Allahabad Fort
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in 8th century.It consists of one defensive structure and two main palaces (Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir).
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99.Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi? (A) Babar (B) Akbar (C) Haji Begum (D) Humayun
(C) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI Exam, 21.06.2015 (Ist Sitting TF No. 8037731)] Exp: Humayun's tomb in delhi constructed by the Haji begum (Bega Begum). It is UNESCO's world heritage site.
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"100.Who of the following became a member of the ""Din-i-Ilahi""? (A) Todarmal (B) Raja Birbal (C) Raja Man Singh (D) Tansen"
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: According to Badaoni, Birbal, Abul Fzal and Faizi joined Akbar's Din-i-ilahi
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101.Jahangir was born in the year (A) 1569 (B) 1669 (C) 1769 (D) 1869
(A) Exp: Jahangir was the fourth Mughal Emperor. He was born in 1569 A.D. to Mughal Emperor Akbar and Mariamuz-Zamani. His childhood name was Salim.
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102.Noor Jahan was wife of which Mughal Emperor? (A) Akbar (B) Aurangzeb (C) Jahangir (D) Shah Jahan
(C) Exp: Noor Jahan was the wife of fourth Mughal Emperor Jahangir. She exercised guest influence on Jahangir and the political affairs of the empire. She was made the official 'Badshah Begum'.
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103.Jahangir was the son of? (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Shah Jahan
(C) Exp: Explained above (Q. No-)
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104. Jahangir (1605-1627 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Haryanka (C) Maurya (D) Mughal
(D) Exp: Jahangir was the fourth emperor of Mughal Dynasty.
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104.Who amongst the fol lowing succeeded Aurangzeb? (A) Azam (B) kam Baksh (C) Akbar II (D) Mauzzam
(D) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: After the death of Emperor Aurangzeb, his eldest son Mauzzam won the was of succession, sat on throne under the title of Bahadur Shah-I He reigned between 1707 and 1712.
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105.Which Mughal Emperor transferred the Mughal Capital from Agra to Delhi? (A) Jahangir (B) Aurangzeb (C) Shahjahan (D) Bahadur Shah
(C) [SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. 16.11.2014] Exp: Mughal Emperor Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi (Shahjahanbad) in 1638.
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106.Aurangzeb put his father under house arrest in Agra Fort. (A) Humayun (B) Shah Jahan (C) Akbar (D) Bahadur Shah
(B) Exp: Shahjahan was put under house arrest in AD 1658 for eight years until his death at Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb.
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107.Aurangzeb (1658-1707 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Mughal (C) Maurya (D) Haryanka
(B) Exp: Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal Emperor (third son of Emperor Shahjahan and Begam Mumtaz Mahal). He reigned from 1658 to 1707. He took the title of 'Alamgir' (Conqueror of the world). He was also called a zinda Pir or the Living saint.
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108.Aurangzeb was the son of _____. (A) Babur (B) Humayun (C) Akbar (D) Shah Jahan
(D) Exp: Aurangzeb was the son of Shah Jahan.
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109.Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Sahed has been preserved. (A) Ajmer (B) Ahmedabad (C) Srinagar (D) Mecca
(C) (SSC Sec. Officer 1997) Exp: The Hazrat Bal Shrine is located on the bank of Dal Lake, Srinagar (J&K) It contains a relic Moi-eHuqaddas [Sacred hair of Prophet Mohammad]
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110.The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of: (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Shahjahan (D) Akbar - II
(B) (SSC Sec. Officer 1997) Exp: The Mughal paintings reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. He patronized many great painters like Mansoon, Abul Hasan, Daswant and Basawan.
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111.Who was the last Mughal emperor? (A) Babar (B) Noor Jehan (C) Akbar (D) Bahadur Shah
(D) Exp: Bahadur Shah Zafar-II (1775-1862) was the last Mughal Emperor. He was accepted as the symbol of hinduMuslim unity and was declared 'Shahenshah-iHindustan' during revolt of 1857.
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112.Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year ___. (A) 1543 (B) 1643 (C) 1743 (D) 1843
(B) Exp: Bahadur Shah I was the seventh Mughal. He was the third son of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and Nawab Bai. He was born on Oct 14, 1643.
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113.Who are credited to a large extent for ending the Mughal rule in India? (A) Mauryas (B) Cholas (C) Guptas (D) Marathas
(D) Exp: The Marathas especially the great maratha rulers Chattrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji, Tarabai and Peshwa Bajirao I are credited to a large extent for ending the Mughal rule in India.
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114.In 1739, who defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal? (A) Nader Shah (B) Genghis Khan (C) Hemu Vikramaditya (D) Bajirao I
(A) Exp: The Battle of karnal was fought on 1739 in Karnal, Haryana between the great persion king Nadir Shah and the Mughal Army led by Muhammad Shah.
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115.Second battle of Panipat was fought between which two armies? (A) Babur and Lodi Empire (B) Babur and Rana Sanga (C) Akbar and Hemu (D) Akbar and Rana of Mewar
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar & Hemu in 1556 in which Hemu was defeated. The original name of Hemu was Hemchand he was also known as 'Vikramaditya' & he was the 14th ruler who took the title of Vikramaditya.
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116.Who among the following was also known as 'Zinda Pir'? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Shahjahan (D) Aurangzeb
(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Aurangzeb was known as Zinda Pir. He banned on Nauroj festival, Tuladan, Jharokha etc, he restarted Jizya Tax.
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117.Which of the following pair is INCORRECT? (A) Abul Fazal - Chief Advisor (B) Faizi - Poet (C) Birbal - Finance Minister (D) All are correct
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Birbal - One of the nine Jews in the court of Akbar but he was not the finance minister. Todarmal was the finance minister of Akbar.
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118.Who had built the 'Amer Fort'? (A) Akbar (B) Raja Man Singh (C) Uday Singh II (D) Maharana Pratap
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Raja Man Singh built the 'Amer Fort'.
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119.In which century Bhakti movement began? (A) 6th cen tury (B) 7 th cent ury (C) 8th century (D) 9th centu ry
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Bhakti movement started from Tamilnadu in 7th century
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120.Who defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa? (A) Muhammad Adil Shah (B) Firoz Shah Suri (C) Sikandar Shah Suri (D) Sher Shah Suri
(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri in 1539. Humayun was defeated Suri in this battle.
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121.In which year (in A.D) did Babur invaded India? (A) 1530 (B) 1520 (C) 1526 (D) 1550
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: In 1526 the first battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi in which Lodi was defeated and after this battle Babur invaded India.
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122.Who built Red Fort? (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Shah Jahan (D) Aurangzeb
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Shah Jahan built Red fort in Delhi.
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1.After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife (A) Tarabai (B) Lakshmibai (C) Ramabi (D) Jijabai
(A) [SSC CPO SI 2010] Exp: After the death of Rajaram (1700 A.D.) Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under the leadership of Tarabai (Gaurdian of Shivaji -II)
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2.Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition: (A) The French (B) The Portuguese (C) The Dutch (D) The English
(B) [SSC CGL 2011] Exp: The Marathas used the cannons and ammunetion of the portuguese to fight against the English.
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3.Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of - (A) Chittor (B) Pune (C) Purandar (D) Torna
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Treaty of Purander (1665) was signed between the Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Mughal military commander - Rajput Raja Jai Singh (on behalf of Emperor Aurangzeb) According to this Treaty: Shivaji ceded his forts to the Mughal and promised to provide imperial service of 5000 soldiers
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4.Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji? (A) Poona (B) Raigarh (C) Singhgarh (D) Panhala
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Maratha ruler Chhatrpati Shivaji created independent Maratha Kingdom with Raigarh (Maharashtra) as his capital.
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5.'Chauth' was- (A) A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb (B) Toll tax imposed by Shivaji (C) Irrigation tax charged by Akbar (D) Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Chauth means one fourth. It was levied by Maratha Ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the neighbouring states. Chauth was the 25% of total revenue generated in the state.
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"6.Under the administration of Shivaji, ""Peshwa"" was referred to as- (A) Minister of Religious Affairs (B) Minister of Defence (C) Chief Minister (D) Minister of Justice"
"(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Peshwa was the chief minister of Shivaji (Chatrpati) he was the chief of "" ASTHAPRADHAN"" (Group of 8 Minister)"
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7.The guerilla warfare was pioneered by- (A) Aurangzeb (B) Akbar (C) Shivaji (D) Balaji Rao
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The guerilla warfare was pioneered by Shivaji. But it was the brain child of Malik Ambar (Prime minister of Ahamadnagar).
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8.The most powerful Peshwa was- (A) Balaji Baji Rao (B) Baji Rao - I (C) Madhava Rao (D) Balaji Vishwanath
(B) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Baji Rao - I (The Son of Bala ji Vishwanath) was the most powerful Peshwa. He is also known as the winner of 72 wars and Baji Rao Mastani.
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9.How many times Shivaji plundered Surat? (A) Four Times (B) Once (C) Thrice (D) Twice
(D) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI Exam, 21.06.2015 (IInd Sitting) Exp: Surat was an important commerical city. Shivaji looted Surat twice in 1664 and 1670.
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10.In which year, Shivaji was crowned as the Chhatrapati? (A) 1608 (B) 1646 (C) 1674 (D) 1710
(C) Exp: In 1674, Shivaji was crowned as Chhatrapati at Raigarh (Maharashtra) by Brahmin named Gangabhatt. He was a famous Maratha Ruler and died in 1680. Aurangzeb gave the title Raja to Shivaji.
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11.Bajirao I (1720-1740 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Peshwas (C) Haryanka (D) Maurya
(B) Exp: Bajirao(I) (Bajirao ballal Bhat) was the ruler of Peshwa dynasty (1720-40
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12. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1674-1680 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Haryanka (C) Maurya (D) Maratha
(D) Exp: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1674-1680 AD) was the Maratha ruler, he belonged to Bhonsle clan. he was crowned as Chhatrapati (Monarch) in the year 1674.
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12.Baji Rao II (1796-1818 A.D.) Was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Nanda (B) Haryanka (C) Maurya (D) Peshwas
(D) Exp: Baji Rao - II was the ruler of Pershwa dynasty. He reigned from 1796 to 1818. He was the last peshwa of the Maratha kingdom.
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13.Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station was designed by (A) Frederick William Stevens (B) Santiago Calatrava (C) Fazlur Rahman Khan (D) Frei Otto
(A) Exp: Chhatrapati Shivaji Termimus previously called Bombay Victoria Terminus was built in 1887 on the Golden Jubilce of Queen Victoria. It was designed by Frederick william Stevens and Axel Haig. It was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
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14.Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1680-1688 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? (A) Maratha (B) Nanda (C) Haryanka (D) Maurya
(A) Exp: Chhatrapati Sambhaji was the Maratha ruler (1680- 1688 AD). He was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharani Saibai
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.1. Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak? (A) Gurdaspur (B) Amritsar (C) Lahore (D) Talwandi
(D) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2006] Exp: Guru Nanak Dev the founder of Sikhism was born in Talwandi (present day Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan).
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2.The Sikh military sect 'the Khalsa' was introduced by - (A) Har Rai (B) Harkishan (C) Gobind Singh (D) Tegh Bahadur
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999, CGL 2005] Exp: The Sikh Military sect 'Khalsa' was started by 10th Sikh guru - Guru Gobind Singh. He was the last Sikh Guru.
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"3.The Sikh Guru who wrote ""Zafar-Nama"" in Persian was- (A) Guru Har Rai (B) Guru Har Krishan (C) Guru Gobind Singh(D) Guru Tegbahadur"
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: 'Zafar-Nama' (Declaration of Victory) was a victory letter sent by tenth Sikh Guru to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1705. It was written in Persian Language.
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4.The Sikh Guru who wrote Guru Nank's biography was- (A) Guru Angad Dev (B) Guru Amardas (C) Guru Ramdas (D) Guru Arjun Dev
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The second sikh Guru, guru Angad Dev wrote the first biography of Guru Nanak Dev.
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5.The founder of the Independent Sikh State was: (A) Guru Nanak (B) Guru Govind Singh (C) Dalip Singh (D) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: The Sikh Empire (Sarkar-i-Khalsa) was founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Lahore was the political capital of Maharaja Ranit Singh.
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6.The Akaal Takht was built by- (A) Guru Ramdas (B) Guru Teg Bahadur (C) Guru Hargovind (D) Guru Nanak
(C) [SSC CHSL 2011]Exp: 'Akaal Takht' means the time less throne. It is a building in the premises of Golden Temple, complex Amritsar. It was established by Sikh Guru-Guru Hargobind Sahib.
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7.Who succeeded Guru Nanak? (A) Guru Angad (B) Guru Ramdas (C) Guru Arjun (D) Guru Hargobind
(A) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Trick to remember ten Sikh Guru: Nanak Angdan kar Amar ho Ram ke pass chale gaye, Lekin Arjun ne Gobind ki Rai li or Kitni Bahaduri se khud Gobind ban gaye Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1538) 2. Guru Angad (1538-1552) 3. Guru Amardas (1552-1574) 4. Guru Ramdas (1574-1581) 5. Guru Arjundev (1518-1606) 6. Guru Hargobind (1606-1645) 7. Guru Har Rai (1645-1661) 8. Guru Har Kishan (1616-1664) 9. Guru Teg Bahadur (1664-1675) 10. Guru Gobind Singh (1675-1708)
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8. Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion? (A) Bhagwad Gita (B) Baani (C) Gurmukhi (D) Guru Granth Sahib
(D) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: 'Adi Granth' (Guru Granth Saheb) is the holy book of Sikhs. It was, first compiled by Guru Arjun Dev.
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8.Who among the following Sikh Gurus had laid the foundation of Amritsar? (A) Guru Amar Das (B) Guru Ramdas (C) Guru Arjan Dev (D) Guru Hargovbind
(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Guru Ramdas, 4th Sikh Guru laid the foundation of the city of Amritsar in 1577.
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9.Khalsa Panth was created by Guru Gobind Singh in which year? (A) 1599 (B) 1707 (C) 1699 (D) 1657
(C) [SSC MTS 2011] Exp: Khalsa Panth was established by tenth Sikh guru Guru Govind Singh in 1699.
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1. Alberuni came to India with- (A) Mahmud of Ghazni (B) Alexander (C) Babur (D) Tamur
(A) (SSC CPO S.I 2010) Exp: Alberuni (Abu Rayham Beruni) was a persian scholar who came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni in 1017. He wrote Tarikh Al-Hind (History of India.). He was given the title of 'founder of Indology' and 'al-ustadh'
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2.Which of the following is in the World Heritage list? (A) Khajuraho (B) Nalanda ruins (C) Hampi (D) Tajmahal
(*) All of the above (SSC Sec. Officer 1997) Exp: Khajuraho Group of Monuments were declared UNESCO world Heritage site in 1986. Nalanda Ruins were declared UNESCO world Heritage site in 2016. Hampi ruins were declared UNESCO world Heritage site in 1986. Taj Mahal was declared UNESCO world Heritage site in 1983
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3.Who built the Khajuraho temples? (A) Holkars (B) Sindias (C) Bundela Rajputs (D) Chandela Rajtuts
(D) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Khajuraho Temples (Madhya Pradesh) were built by Chandela Rajput rulers between 950-1050 A
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4.Which of the following architectural wonders was not constructed in the 12th Century A.D.? (A) Sun-temple of Konark (B) Temple of Khajuraho (C) Angkor Vat (D) Notre Dam, the Paris
(A) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Temples of Khajuraho were built between 950-1050 by Chandela Rajput. Angkor Vat Temple was built in 12th century by Khener Singh Suryavarman II Notre - Dame the Paris was built in 1163. Sun Temple Konark was built by Ganga dynasty King Narshimdev I in 13th century AD.
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5. Where was saint kabir born? (A) Delhi (B) Varanasi (C) Mathura (D) Hyderabad
(B) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Though exact birth place of Saint Kabir is not known. It is believed that he was born at Lahartara near Kashi (present day Varanasi)
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5.Which of the following languages was in vogue during Mughal period in the courts of India? (A) French (B) Persian (C) Portugese (D) Arabic
(B) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Early Mughals spoke Chaghatay Turkish language. But after Humayun's exile to persia. Mughals were influenced by Persian Culture and Persian language became the official language of the court and empire.
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6.Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer? (A) Baba Farid (B) Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki (C) Moinuddin Chisti (D) Khwaja Bahuddin
"(C) (SSC CPO SI 2002) Exp: Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Ajmer is the tomb of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. He was the founder of Islam in India. He is also known as ""Khwaja Grade."""
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"7.Who was the architect who designed ""Taj Mahal? (A) Mohammad Hussain (B) Ustad Ahmad Lahauri (C) Shah-Isa (D) Ismail"
(B) (SSC CPO SI 2002) Exp: Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was designed by Architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
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8.The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from? (A) Tibet (B) Mongolia (C) Burma (Now Myammar) (D) Siam (now Thailand)
(D) (SSC CGL 2003) Exp: The tribe that conquered the region of Assam came from Siam (Now Thailand)
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9.Ranthambhor was- (A) A Mughal palace (B) A Rajput fort (C) Capital of the khaljis (D) A Buddist pilgrimage centre
(B) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise 2004) Exp: Ranthambhor was a Rajput fort it was used by Maharjas of Jaipur.
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10.The foreign traveller who visited India during the Mughal Period and who left us and expert's description of the Peacok Throne, was- (A) Geronimo Verroneo (B) 'Omrah' Danishmand khan (C) Travernier (D) Austinof Bordeaux
(C)Exp: Travernier was a French Merchant. In his book Le Six Voyages de J.B. Travernier. (The Six voyages of J.B. Travernier) he has given a vivid description of peacock of Mughal period.
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11.Which one of the following Mughal buildings is said to possess the unique feature of breing exactly equal in length and breath? (A) Agra Fort (B) Red Fort (C) Taj Mahal (D) Buland Darwaza
(C) [SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax & Central Excise) 2006] Exp: Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Noor Jahan. It was designed by ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The dome of Taj Mahal has exactly same height and the length of base i.e. 35 metres.
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12.The Qutub Minar was completed by the famous ruler (A) Qutub-ud-din Aibak (B) Iltutmish (C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq (D) Alauddin Khilji
(B) [SSC CPO SI 2008] Exp: Qutub-ud-din Aibak started the construction of Qutub Minar in 1193. Its construction was completed by his son-in-law Iltutmish.
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13.Who wrote Akbarnama? (A) Akbar (B) Birbal (C) Abul Fazal (D) Bhagavan Das
(C) [SSC CPO SI 2009] Exp: Abul Fazal was one of the navratnas at Akbar's court. He wrote 'Akbarnama' -which is the official history of Akbar' s reign. It has three volumes, the third volume is 'Ain-i-Akbari'
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14.The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was- (A) Malik Muhammad Jayasi (B) Abdur Rahim (C) Mulla Wajhi (D) Chand Bardai
(A) [SSC SAS 2010] Exp: Malik Muhammad Jayasi was the first Indian Hindi Scholar. He wrote the famous poem 'Padmavat' (the story of Aladuddin Khilji and Rani Padmini) during the reign of Sher Shah Suri.
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15.Who translated Ramayana into Persian? (A) Abul Fazl (B) Badauni (C) Abdul Latif (D) Isar Das
(B) [SSC CPO SI 2011] Exp: Abdul-ul-Qader-Bada'uni was a great translator and historian of Mughal Era. He was appointed by Mughal Emperor Akbar to his religious offering of Royal Council. Akbar asked him to translate the Ramayana into Persian. It took him four years to complete the task.
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16.The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by- (A) Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali (B) Persian invader Nadir Shah (C) Mongol invader Chengiz Khan (D) British East India Company
(B) [FCI Asst. Grade-II 2012] Exp: The Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus) was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan under the commission of goldsmith Bedradal Khan in the year 1628. It was first put at Diwan-i-Aam (Agra Fort) and then moved to Diwani-Khas (Red Fort) during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and took Peacock Throne and Koh-i-noor diamond with him.
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17.Who was the Guru of Kabir? (A) Ramanuja (B) Ramananda (C) Vallabhacharya (D) Namadeva
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Ramanada was the Guru of Kabir. He was a poet Saint pioneer of the Bhakti movement and the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya.
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18.The reputed musician duo, Tansen and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of - (A) Jahangir (B) Bahadur Shah Zafar (C) Akbar (D) Shah Jahan
(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Baiju Bawra (Baijnath Mishra) he was the drupadh singer of Medieval period. Miyan Tansen was the court singer of Mughal emperor Akbar.
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19.Where is the Bada Imambara located? (A) Agra (B) Lucknow (C) Patna (D) Allahabad
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Bada Imambara (Big Shrine), is located in Lucknow. It was built by Asaf-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh) in 1784. It is also known as AsfiImambara.
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"20.""Quwwat-ul-Islam"" Mosque was built by (A) Qutub-ud-din Aibak (B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Iltutmish (D) Mohammad Adilshah"
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Quwwat-ul-Islam (Might of Islam) was built by sultan Qutub-ud-din-Aibak. It was the first mosque built in Delhi, after the conquest of India by Muslims.
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21.Which of the following was built by Akbar to commemorate his conquest of Khandesh in Gujarat? (A) Bada Imambara (B) Buland Darwaza (C) Jama Masjid (D) Siddi Bashir
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Buland Darwaza (The Gate of Magnificence) was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 at Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.). It was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Khandesh (Gujrat)
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22.The court language of the Delhi Sultanate was (A) Urdu (B) Persian (C) Hindi (D) Arabic
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Persian was the official court language of the Delhi Sultanate.
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23.Name the language that was designated as the 'Camp Language' during the Medieval Period (A) Sanskrit (B) Pali (C) Hindi (D) Urdu
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Urdu was designated the camp language of Medieval India. The word, Turkish means mildary camp 'a Lashkar'. Urdu language was developed due to contact of Hindu, Turkish and Afghan soldiers.
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24.Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri? (A) The Panch Mahal (B) Moti Masjid (C) Tomb of Salim Chishti (D) The Moriam Palace
(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2008] Exp: The Moti Masjid (Agra) was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. The Moti Masjid (Red fort complex, Delhi) was built by Emperor Aurangzeb.
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25.Who was the author of Gita Govinda? (A) Jayadeva (B) Kalhana (C) Kalidasa (D) Raja Rao
(A) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: Gita Govinda was composed by the famous 12th century poet Jayadeva. It describes the relationship between Lord Krishna, Radha and other Gopis
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26.The Sultans of which dynasty ruled for the longest time? (A) Khilji dynasty (B) Tughlaq dynasty (C) Slave dynasty (D) Lodi dynasty
(B) [SSC Steno. Grade C & D 2011] Exp: The sultans of Tughlaq dynasty ruled for the longest time (between 1320 -1414)
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27.Qutub Minar, as we find at present, was finally re-built by- (A) Balban (B) Ala-ud-din Khilji (C) Sikandar Lodi (D) Firoz Tughlaq
(D) [SSC Steno. Grade C & D 2011] Exp: The construction of Qutub Minar was started by - Qutub-ud-din-Aibak in 1192 AD. Its construction was completed by his son-in-law Iltutmish 1220. In 1369, Feroz Shah Tughlaq replaced the top storey of it, which was damaged by lightning.
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28.What was the offical language of the Sultanate? (A) Persian (B) Urdu (C) Arabic (D) Hindi
(A) [SSC Steno. Grade C & D 2011, SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Persion was the official court language of the Delhi sultanate
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"29.In which of the following towns is ""Moti Masjid"" situated? (A) Agra (B) Jaipur (C) Lahore (D) Ahmedabad"
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2011] Exp: The Moti Masjid was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan at Agra.
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30.Which of the following Mughal emperors is credited with composition of Hindi songs? (A) Babar (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Shahjehan
(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Mughal Emperor Jahangir had a keen interest in music. He also composed a few hindi songs
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31.Rajatarangini was written by (A) Kalhana (B) Alberuni (c) Harsha Vardhana (D) Kautilya
(A) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: It was written by Kashmiri Historian Kalhana in Sanskrit language.
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32.Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site? (A) Red Fort (B) Humayun's Tomb (C) Qutub Minar (D) Jantar Mantar
(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Monument Year of declaration of world Heritage site (A) Red fort 2007 (B) Humayun's Tomb 1993 (C) Jantar Mantar Jaipur 2010
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34. Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in India at- (A) Fatehpur Sikri (B) Aurangabad (C) Hyderabad (D) Jaunpur
(B) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Bibi-ka-Maqbara is the tomb of Dilras Banu Begum chief consent of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
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1.Who among the following was known as the 'Parrot of India'? (A) Hussain Shah (B) Amir Khusro (C) Barbak Shah (D) Nanak
(B) [SSC MTS 2014] Exp: Amir Khusro was the SufiMusician poet and scholar in the court of Sultan Balban. He was the first poet of Khariboli. He is known as the 'Father of Qawwali'. He was also called 'Tut-e-Hind' (Parrot of India)
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2.The tomb of Jahangir was built at- (A) Gujrat (B) Delhi (C) Lahore (D) Agra
(C) [SSC CGL Re Exam, 2013] Exp: The tomb of Jahangir is located at Shahdara Bag (Lahore, Pakistan)
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3.Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar? (A) Gwalior Fort (B) Agra Fort (C) Lahore Fort (D) Allahabad Fort
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Gwalior Fort was bult by Raja Man Singh Tomar in 8th century. It consists of one defensive instruction and two main palaces (Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir)
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4.Bijapur is known for its- (A) Sever drought condition (B) Gol Gumbaz (C) Heavy rainfall (D) Statue of Gomateswara
(B) [SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LCD Exam. 16.11.2014, IInd Sitting TF No. 545 QP 6) Exp: Bijapur is famous for the tombs of Mohammad Adil Shah Gol Gumbaz.
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5.The TajMahal is called a dream in marble'. Which monument is called as 'a dream of stone? (A) The Rang Mahal (B) The PanchMahal. (C) The Red Fort (D) The Bahai temple
(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The Panch Mahal situated at Fatehpur sikri, Agra was built by Mughal emperor Akbar for relaxation purpose. It is a five - storeyed building. It is also known as 'Badgir' (Wind catcher tower) and 'a dream of stone'.
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6.Akbar's tomb is located at which of the following places? (A) Sikandara (B) Agra (C) Fatehpursikri (D) Allahabad
(A) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The Akbar started the construction of his tomb at Sikandara during his reign. The construction of tomb was completed by Jahangir.
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7.Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in memory of ___________. (A) Ruqayya Sultan Begum (B) Jodha Bai (C) Mumtaz Mahal (D) Nur Jahan
(C) Exp: Taj mahal is a marble mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal (wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan). It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and one of the seven wonders of the World.
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8.Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by- (A) Humayun (B) Azam Shah (C) Babur (D) Aurangzeb
(D) Exp: Bibi ka Maqbara is a tomb of Dilras Banu Begum (wife of Emperor Aurangzeb) was built by Aurangzeb but some sections believed that it was buit by Azam Shah.
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"9.Name the poet who wrote ""Prithviraj Raso"", a poem describing Prithviraj Chauhan's life- (A) Vir Siroja (B) Chand Bardai (C) Meerja Umed (D) Nur Fateh"
(B) Exp: Chand Bardai was the poet in the court of Prithviraj Chauhan III. He composed the poem 'Prithviraj Raso' written in Brajbhasa. It is about the life of Prithviraj Chauhan.
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10.Ranthambhore Fort is in- (A) Maharashtra (B) Orissa (C) Rajasthan (D) Sikkim
(C) Exp: Sapal Daksha ruler of the Chauhan dynasty laid foundation of the Ranthambore fort. It lies inside the Ranthambhore National Park at Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. The Ranthambhore Fort, Chittorgarh fort, Kumbhalgarh fort, Gagron fort, Amer fort and Jaisalmer fort together were declared UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group ' Hill Fort of Rajasthan' in 2013.
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11.Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the 11th century. It is located in- (A) Karnataka (B) Maharashtra (C) Madhta Pradesh (D) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Exp: Chandragiri Fort was built in 11th century by Yadavraja rulers. It is located at Chandragiri in Andhra Pradesh.
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12.Agra Fort was built by- (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Babur (D) Aurangzeb
(B) Exp: Agra Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is also known as 'Red Sandstone Fortress'. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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13.Jantar Mantar is in- (A) Rajasthan (B) Assam (C) Bihar (D) Gujrat
(A) Exp: In 18th century, Rajput ruler Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five observatories (Jantar Mantar) to study space and time in New Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Ujjain and Varanasi. The Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is the largest among these and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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14.Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem written in which language? (A) Santali (B) Munda (C) Awadhi (D) Sanskrit
(C) Exp: Ramcharitmanas was written by Goswami Tulsidas in 16th century. It is written in Awadhi language. which is an Indo-Aryan Language.
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15.Who built Hawa Mahal? (A) Guru Ramdas (B) Maharaja Pratap Singh (C) Rabindra Nath Tagore (D) British Govt
(B) Exp: Hawa Mahal was built by Rajput ruler Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 in Jaipur (Rajasthan). It is pyramidical in shape and has 953 windows. It is called 'Palace of the winds'.
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16.Humayun's Tomb was built by_____. (A) Humayun (B) Hamida Banu Begum (C) Babur (D) Akbar
(B) Exp: Humayun Tomb is the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was built by his wife Hamida Banu Begum. It was designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. It was declared UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.
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17.Who built Jodhpur Fort? (A) Guru Ramdas (B) Shahjahan (C) Rao Jodhaji (D) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Exp: Rathore Ruler Rao Jodhaji built the famous Mehrangarh fort around 1460. It is also known as Jodhpur fort. Mehrangarh means 'Fort of the Sun'.
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18.Which world heritage site comprises of the tomb of Iltutmish? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (D) Red Fort Complex
(C) Exp: The tomb of Iltutmish is situated near the Quwatul-Islam Mosque inside the Qutub Complex. The Qutub Complex was declared the part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Monuments Present in the Qutub complex are Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaja, the Iron Pillar and the Alai Minar.
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19.Which world heritage site comprises of the Alai Darwaza Gate? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (D) Red Fort Complex
(C) Exp: The construction of Alai Darwaja was started by Alauddin Khilji in 1311. It is situated inside of the Qutub minar Complex which is part of UNESCO world Heritage site.
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20.Which world Heritage Monument has been acclaimed as the ''Necropolis of the Mughal dynasty''? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (d) Red Fort Complex
(A) Exp: Humayun's Tomb is referred as the 'Necropolis of the Mughal Dynasty' because it has around 150 graves of the Mughal family members.
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21.Moti Masjid is situated in which of these World Heritage Sites? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (D) Red Fort Complex
(D) Exp: Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb built Moti Masjid (1659- 1660) for his personal use inside Red Fort Complex. It is a white - Marble mosque in Indo-Islamic Architecture.
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22.Mausoleum (Dargah) of Salim Chishti is situated in? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Fatehpur Sikri (C) Gwalior Fort (D) Agra Fort
(B) Exp: Salim Chisti was the sufisaint during the Mughal Era. The mausoleum of Salim Chishti was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri in the Agra district of U.P.
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23.Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (D) Agra Fort
(D) Exp: The Sheesh Mahal (The Glass palace) is inside the Agra Fort. It was built by Shahjahan for royal bath and dressing. The mirrors used in the Mahal were brought from Halebs in Alleppo, Syria. Shahjahan built The Khas Mahal also known as 'Amangarh-i-Mualla (the holy resting place) at Agra Fort'.
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24.Diwan -i-Khas is in which of these monuments? (A) Humayun's Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (D) Red Fort Complex
(D) Exp: Diwan-i-Khas was the Hall of Private Audience (high-rank officials and the head of states) It is in Red fort complex Delhi.
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25.Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the palace at: (A) Amer Fort (B) Gwalior Fort (C) Fatehpur Sikri (D) Agra Fort
(C) Exp: 'The Gate of Magnificience' is situated at the entrance of the palace. It was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 A.D. to celebrate his victory over Khandesh (Gujarat) and Ahmednagar in Deccan. It is situated at Fathepur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh.
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26.Jama Masjid is situated in which of these World Heritage Sites? (A) Fatehpur Sikri (B) Humayun's Tomb (C) Qutub Minar (D) Agra Fort
(A) Exp: The Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.) was built under the patronage of Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 A.D. The tomb of SufiSaint Salim Chisti and Buland Darwaza are the part of Mosque complex.
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27.The Biography of Humayun was written by ___________. (A) Nur Jahan (B) Jodha (C) Anarkali (D) Gulbadan Begum
(D) Exp: Mughal Princess Gulbadan Begum (Daughter of Emperor Babur) wrote the Biography (Humayun-nama) of her half-brother Humayun.
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28.Which was the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent? (A) Tomb of Jahangir (B) Humayun's Tomb (C) Taj Mahal (D) Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal
(B) Exp: Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun was built by his wife Hamida Banu Begam in 1570. It was the first gardentomb in Indian subcontinent. It was declared the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
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29.Which world Heritage Site is built on the right bank of the Yamuna River? (A) Taj Mahal (B) Hawa Mahal (C) Humayun's Tomb (D) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
(A) Exp: The Taj Mahal is a White Marble tomb of Begum Mumtaz Mahal (wife of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan). It is situated at the west bank of river Yamuna in the city of Agra, Uttar pradesh. It was included in the list of UNESCO world Heritage site in the year 1983.
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30.Who built Jama Masjid? (A) Guru Ramdas (B) Shah Jahan (C) Rao Jodhaji (D) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Exp: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Jama Masjid (Delhi) between (1644-1656). It was designed by architect Ustad Khalil. It was originally called Masjid-i-Jahan numa. (Mosque commanding the view of the world).
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1.Select the correct order- (A) Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabir, Mirabai, Tulsidas (B) Mirabai, Kabir Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas (C) Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai (D) Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
(A) (SSC Sec. officer 2002) Exp: Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325) (Hazrat Nizamuddin) (famous sufiSaint of chisti Order) Kabir (1440-1518) (Poet and Saint of Bhakti Movement) Meerabai (1498-1574) (a Hindu poeters and elevote of loud Krishna) Tulsidas (1511-1623) (He was contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar he wrote ('Ramcharitmanas').
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2.Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints? (A) Tripitaka (B) Dakhma (C) Khanjah (D) Synagogue
(C) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income & Central Excise 2004) Exp: Khanjah is a place meant for sufibrotherhood gathering. It is a place for spritual retreat and Character reformation. It is also know as 'Ribat'.
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3.Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufimovement? (A) Personal love for God (B) Worship of idols (C) Mysticism (D) Visit to holy shrines
(B) (SSC Sec. officer 2003) Exp: Both Bhaktism and Sufisum laid stress on the direct communion of Soul with the God and denied the idea of idol worship.
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4.Who was the greatest Bhakt i poet of Maharasthra? (A) Ramdas (B) Tukaram (C) Namdeva (D) Eknath
(B) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central 2005) Exp: Tukaram was the great Marathi Varreni-Vaishnavie sect saint of Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra during 17th century. He composed the famous 'Abhanga poetry'.
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5.The famous Bhakti Saint who be longed to the royal family of Mewar was- (A) Chaitanya (B) Andal (C) Meerabai (D) Ramabai
(C) [FCI Asst. 2012] Exp: Meerabai was Rajput Princess of Mewar. She was a poet, singer and the saint of Vaishnava Bhakti movement. She was a great devote of Lord Krishna.
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6.The first Bhakti Movement was organised by- A) Nanak (B) Meera (C) Ramdas (D) Ramanujacharya
(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: The bhakti Movement was started in South India in the 7th century. Ramanya was the most important exponent of Vaishnavite Bhakti Movement.
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7.The Sufisaint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was- (A) Muin-ud-din-Chisti (B) Baba Farid (C) Saiyid Mummed (D) Shah Alam Bukhari
"(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Baba Farid also knows as Khwaja Fariduddin was a sufipreacher and poet of 12th century. He is considered as the first poet of Punjabi Language. He found that ""music is the way of reaching God."""
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8.The Bhakti cult spread in Maharashtra with the teaching of- (A) Sant Tukaram (B) Sant Jnanesvar (C) Samarth Guru Ramdas (D) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Saint Tukaram was the poet saint of Vaishnavite Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra of 17th century.
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9. What is meant by a 'Pir' in the Sufitradition? (A) The Supreme God (B) The Guru of the Sufis (C) The greatest of all Sufisaints (D) The orthodox teacher who contests the Sufi beliefs
(B) [SSC MTS 2011] Exp: A Pir is a Sufisaint, who guides and teaches disciples sufism. They are also referred to as Hazrat or Shaikh.
