38 Objective Questions on Medieval History Part- 2 (Civil Service Examination)

39. Consider the following events: [2000]

1. Region of Krishna Deva of Vijaynagara

2. Construction of Qutab Minar

3. Arrival of Portugese in India

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4. Death of Firuz Tughlaq

The correct chronological sequence of these events is:

(a) 2,4,3,1 (b) 2,4,1,3

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40. Match List 1 with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2000]

List I List II

A. Iqta 1. Marathas

B. Jagir 2. Delhi Sultans

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C. Amaram 3. Mughals

D. Mokasa 4. Vijayanagara

Codes:

(a) A-3;B-2;C-1;D-4

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(b) A-2;B-3;C-4;D-1

(d) A-3; B-2.;C-4; D – 1

41. Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the ‘Jagadguru’ by his Muslim subject because of his belief in secularism? [2000]

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(a) Husain Shah (b) Zain-ul-Abidin

42. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001]

List I (Bhakti Saint) List II (Profession)

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A. Namdev 1. Barber

B. Kabir 2. Weaver

C. Ravidas 3. Tailor

D. Sena 4. Cobbler

Codes:

(a) A-2;B-3;C-1;D-4

(b) A-3;B-2;C-4;D-1

(d) A-2;B-3;C-4;D-1

43. The Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded India during the reign of: [2001]

(a) Balban (b) Feroz Tughlaq

44. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period? [2001]

(a) Calicut (b) Broach

45. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

[2001]

(a) Dewan-i-Bandagani – Tughlaq

(b) Dewan-i-Mustakhraj – Balban

(d) Dewan-i-Arz – Muhammad Tughlaq

Directions: The following items consist of two statement One labelled the ‘Assertion A’ and the other as ‘Reason R’ You are to examine these two statements carefully and decid if the ‘ Assertion A’ and the ‘Reason R’ are individually tru and if so, whether the ‘Reason R’ is the correct explanatin of the given’ Assertion A’. Select your Answer-Shee accordingly. Codes:

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correi explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are individually true but is not a correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but is true

46. Assertion (A): The Battle of Khanua was certainly mon decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat Reason (R): Rana Sanga, the Rajpoot hero, was certainlyi more formidable adversary than Ibrahim Lodi. [2001]

The shaded area in the above map shows the empire of:

(a) Alauddin Khalji [20001

(b) Mohammad Tughlaq

(d) Aurangzeb

48. Who apiong the following was the first Bhakti saint to ua Hindi for the propagation of his message? [2002

(a) Dadu (b) Kabir

49. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one ofth following statements is correct? [2002]

(a) Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate ariz’s departmei

(b) Balban introduced .the branding system of horses o his military

(d) Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves

50. The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to: [2001]

(a) secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan whic bordered Kabul

(b) conquer Samarqand and Farghana, the Mughi homelands

(d) expand the Mughal Empire beyond the sub-continent

Directions: The following items consist of two statements, one labelled as the “Assertion A” and the other as “Reason R”. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the “Assertion A” and the “Reason R” are individually true and if so, whether the “Reason R” is the correct explanation for the given Assertion A”. Select your answers to these items using the codes given below and mark your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Codes:

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

51. Assertion (A): Muhammad Bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari.

Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by a form plague and many people died. [2002]

52. The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because: [2002]

(a) the majority of the population did not follow Islam .

(b) the Muslim theologists were often disregarded

(d) religious freedom was accorded to non-Muslims

53. With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: [2002]

1. Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi

2. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirg-I-Dehlavi was a disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya

3. Aurangzeb was a contemporary of Sheikh Salim Chisti

4. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Niamutullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3

Directions: The following items consist of two statements: one laballed as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation ofA

(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation ofA

(d) A is false but R is true

54. Assertion (A): Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army.

Reason (R): He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana in Central Asia. [2003]

55. Assertion (A): Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an Emperor far away from his capital.

Reason (R): There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north-west frontier. [2003]

56. Assertion (A): Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.

Reason (R): He wanted to save the Jdngdom from further degeneration and disintegration. [2003]

57. Assertion (A) : Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire. Reason (R): Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation. [2003]

58. Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was: [2003]

(a) an uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne ofDelhi

(b) a cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was ill-treated and expelled from the country

(d) a high official in Punjab province who was very much discontented with Ibrahim Lodi’s treatment to his tribe

59. The battle of Dharmat was fought between: [2003]

(a) Muhammad Ghori and Jai Chand

(b) Babur and Afghans

(d) Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas

60. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandarshah’s reign, come to an early end? [2003]

(a) He was deposed by his Wazir

(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down steps

(d) He died of sickness due to much consumption of wine

61. Consider the following statements:

1. Kitab-i-Nauras, a col lection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II

2. Amir Khusrau was the originator in India of the early from of the musical style known as Qawali [2003]

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

62. How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die? [2003]

(a) He was treacherously stabbed to death by one of his ambitious nobles

(b) He was killed in a battle with Taj-u-din Yildiz, the ruler of Ghazni who entered into a contest with him over the capture of Punjab

(d) He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan

63. Consider the following statements:

1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty

2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself

3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya

4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half brother, Achyuta Raya

Which of the statements given above are correct? [2004]

(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4

64. Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? [2004]

(a) Firuz shah Tughlaq

(b) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq Shah II

(d) NasratShah

65. How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end? [2004]

(a) Ahmadnagar was annexed into Mughal empire and Husain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment

(b) Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul Mulk of Ahmadnagar

(d) Malik Ambar was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire royal family was killed by the Mughal troops

66. Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:

1. Banda Bahadur was appointed’ as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur

2. Guru Arjun Dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das

3. Guru Arjun Dev gave to Sikhs their own script Guru Mukhi

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[2004]

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3

67. The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II? [2006]

(a) Sri Mariamman Temple (b) Angkor Vat Temple

68. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire? [2006]

(a) Sadasiva (b) Tirumaia

69. In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory (trading post)?

[2006]

(a) Bangalore (b) Madras

70. Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughluq issued a new golij coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughluq wanted to issue toki currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asii and North African countries. [2006]

(a) Both A are R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

71. Which one ofthe following is the correct chronological orde of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi? [2006]

(a) Sikandar Shah- Ibrahim Lodi-Bahlol Khan Lodi

(b) Sikandar Shah-Bahlol Khan Lodi or Lodin Ibrahim

(d) Bahlol Khan Lodi or Lodin Ibrahim Lodi or Lodii Sikandar Shah

72. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal emperor? [2006]

(a) Babar (b) Akbar

73. In Indian history, who was Abdul Hamid Lahori? [2006]

(a) An important military commander during Akbar reign

(b) An official historian of the reign of Shah Jahan.

(d) A chronicler and poet during the reign of Muhamma Shah.

74. Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carva pillars emitting musical notes located? [2007]

(a) Belur (b) Bhadrachalam

75. During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the Engilish East India Company establish its first factory in India? [200 8]

(a) Akbar (b) Jahangir

76. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located? [2009]

(a) Bhadrachalam (b) Chidambaram (c) Hampi (d) Srikalahasti

77. With whose permission did the English set up their fu factory in Surat? [2009]

(a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shahjahan (d) Aurangzeb

78. Among the following, who was not a proponent of bhakti cult? [2010]

(a) Nagarjuna (b) Tukaram

Answers:

39. (a) Region of Krishna Deva of Vijaynagara – (1509-30); Construction ofQutab Minar (1206-1210); Arrival of Portugese in India (1498); Death of FiruzTughlaq (1388)

40. (b) These are the land grants followed during the time period of different dynasties.

41. (c) Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1556- 1627), oftheAdil Shahi dynasty, was the king of Bijapur Sultanate.

42. (b) These all Bhakti saints were disciples of Saint Ramananda.

43. (c) The Mongols under Chengiz Khan(died in 1227) invaded India during the reign of Iltutmish (1211-36) but did not enter deep in India as Iltutmish refused to give shelter to the Persian king, Khwarizm Shah, whom Chengiz khan was chasing.

44. (d) Surat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka was made from Surat.

45. (a) Dewan-i-Bandagani (Department of slaves) constituted by Firoz tughlaq; Dewan-i-Mustakhraj(Dept of arrears)

– Alauudinn Khalji; Dewan-i-Kohi (Dept of agriculture)

– Muhammad Bin Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Arz (Dept of military) – Balban

46. (a) Battle of khanua (1527, Rana Sanga was defeated by Babar); First Battle of Panipat (1526, Ibrahim lodhi was defeated by Babur). Rana Sangha once defeated Ibrahim lodhi so R explains A.

48. (c) Ramananda (1360-1470) was the first Bhakti Saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message.

49. (d) Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin tughlaq was succeeded by his Cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced .the branding system of horses of his military

50. (a)

The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign in central Asia was to serve the defence of North-West India. That’s why statement a is correct.

51. (a)

52. (c) Zia-ud-din-Barani, a contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. He enjoyed the patronage of both the sultans. He composed Tarikh-i-firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.

53. (d) Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of Naqshbandi order was contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in .India by Sheikh Nizamatullah (He died in 1430 AD) and Makhdum (or Nasiruddin) Muhammad Jilani (died in 1517).

54. (c) A is correct as Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 to conquer Kabul to expand his kingdom. R is incorrect as he was having no intention to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana.

55. (c) Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor away from his capital due to the fear of Najib Khan Rohilla who became very powerful in delhi (not due to foreign invasions).

56. (c) He assumed the royal title not to save the kingdom but due to his greed for power.

57. (c) Marathas was never having the concept of a United Indian Nation. Rather they are generally criticized for this reason

58. (a) Alam Khan along with Daulat khan lodhi invited Babur to india. In the first battle of panipat in 1526, Ibrahim lodhi was defeated by Babur.

59. (c) The battle of Dharmat was fought between Aurangzaeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 forthe Shahjahan’sthrone. Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzaeb.

60. (c) He was defeated by his nephew, Farrukh Siyyar with the help of Sayyid Brothers.

61. (c) Ibrahim Adil Shah II was ruler of Bijapur and he wrote Kitab-i-naurus. Amir Khusrau is popularly known as ‘Father of Qawali’ in India.

62. (d) Qutbud-din aibak died after a fall from his horse while playing chaugan (polo) in 1210 and he was succeeded by Aram Shah. Qutbud-din aibak was the founder of first independent Turkish kingdom in Northern India in 1206.

63. (d) Sangma dynasty was founded by Harihara-I. Saluva dynasty was founded by Narasimha Saluva by defeating Dev Rayua-II of Sangama dynasty. Taluva dynasty was founded by Vira Narasimha and was succeeded by KD Raya and Achyuta Raya.

64. (c) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded Tughlaq dynasty in 1320AD (CE). Nasiruddin Mahmud was the last ruler of Tughlaq dynasty (1395-1412 AD)

65. (a) Ahmadnagar was founded by Malik Ahmad of Nizam Shahi dynasty in 1490. It was annexed by Shahjahan in 1633 into mughal empire.

66. (b) Banda Bahadur was appointed’as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh (not Guru Tegh Bahadur)

67. (b) The Angkor Vat temple is first a Hindu temple, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then a Buddhist which was built during the reign of Suryaverman II. It is the world’s largest religious building..

68. (d) Indigenous chieftains from Karnataka rose to become the founders of a dynasty after a series of internal bickerings with other local chieftains. Vijaya and Krishna, two brothers were responsible for the establishment of this small feudatory state of the Vijayanagara Empire. Vijaya ascended the throne under the assumed name of YadurAja in 1399 A.D. To begin with, this was a very small state containing some parts of Mysore district. Mysore was the capital city.

69. (d)

70. (c) A is correct but R is wrong as he issued Bronze coins as the token currency which was a great fiasco.

71. (c) Bahlol (1451-1489); Sikander (1489-1517); Ibrahim (1517-1526)

72. (c) Best answer is c as Tukaram (1608-1650) was a Marathi Bhakti poet and a devotee of Lord Krishna. Time period of Jahangir was 1605-1627.

73. (b) Abdul Hamid Lahori (d. 1654) was a traveller during the period of Shah Jahan who later became a court historian of Shah Jahan. He wrote the book Padshah Nama also referred as Badshah nama, about the reign of Shah Jahan

74. (c) Vijaya Vittala temple is located at Hampi, the capital of vijayanagar kingdom during the reign of Krishnadev Raya.

75. (b) William Hawkins visited the court of Jahangir and received a farman which allowed east india company to set up their first factory at Surat in (1613)

76. (c) Oldest temple in Hampi (Pattadkal) located on southern bank of river Tungabhadra. It is now a World Heritage site. It was built by Lokamahadevi, the Queen of Vikaramaditya II (A.D.733-745) in about A.D.740 to commemorate her husband’s victory over the Pallavas of Kanchipuram.

77. (b) William Hawkins sent James I to the court of Jahangir and Jahangir provided the farman which allowed East India Co. to set up a factory at Surat in 1613.

78. (a) Nagarjuna was an early philosopher and founded the Madhyamika Philosophy.