[1] Who was the Guru of Shivaji?
A.
Namdev
B.
Ramdas
C.
Eknath
D.
Tukaram
Ans:
Ramdas
Explanation :
Samarth Ramdas was a prominent Marathi saint and religious poet in the Hindu tradition in Maharashtra, India. Samarth Ramdas was a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama. His birth name was Narayan Suryajipant Kulkarni Thosar. Ramdas was the political strategist and spiritual guru of Shivaji. It is said that Shivaji Maharaj requested Shri Ramdas swami to move his residence to a fort named Parali & establish his permanent monastery there. The fort was subsequently renamed Sajjangad Fort of the sacred.
[2] What does Jahangir mean?
A.
National Monarch
B.
The Grand Monarch
C.
Conqueror of the world
D.
Hero of hundred battles
Ans:
Conqueror of the world
Explanation :
Prince Salim was Akbar's eldest son, who took the reign name Jahangir, which means "world grasper He explained in his memoir that there was a contem porary Ottoman emperor also named Salim, which made him decide to change his name.
[3] Humayun Nama was written by -
A.
Humayun
B.
Akbar
C.
Abul Fazl
D.
Gulbadan Begum
Ans:
Gulbadan Begum
Explanation :
Gulbadan Begum was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Zahir ud-Din Mohammad our of India, who is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun. Akbar commissioned Gulbadan Begum to chronicle the story of her brother Humayun. She took the challenge and produced a document titled Ahwal Humayun Padshah Jamah Kardom Gulbadanbint Babur Padshah amma Akbar Padshah. It came to be known as Humayun-nama.
[4] 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
Ans:
Muhammad Shah
Explanation :
The term Sayyid Brothers refers to Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha and Syed Hussain Ali Khan Barha who were powerful Army generals of the Mughal Empire during the early 18th century. They became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurang zeb's death. Muhammad Shah ascended the throne at the age of seventeen with Sayyid Brothers as his regents from 1719 to 1722. In order to take back control of his rule, Muhammad Shah got the Brothers killed with the help of Nizam-ul-Mulk; Hussain Ali Khan was murdered at Fatehpur Sikri in 1722, and Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha was poisoned to death in 1724.
[5] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.
[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
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduced beautiful and various types of coins during his reign and fixed up their relative values. The remarkable feature of the coinage system was the introduction of token currency and issue of copper and brass coins. The Sultan made these token coins legal tenders and kept their value at par with gold and silver coins. He launched the coins without taking any precaution against forgery.
[7] 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
Ans:
land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States
Explanation :
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was regular a tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the Mughalai lands which were under Mughal rule. The right to assess and collethis tax was asserted first by Shivaji in the later 17th century, on spurious grounds that his family was hereditary tax collectors in Maharashtra
[8] 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
Ans:
Buland Darwaza
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, meaning 'high' or 'great gate in Persian, is located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India It is also known as the "Gate of Magnificence." Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
[9] The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while playing polo was -
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Ghulam dynasty (Mamluk Sultanate) of India. He ruled for only four years, from 12 to 1210 AD. He died while playing polo in Lahore.
[10] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.
Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.
Sun Temple at Konark
C.
Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Ans:
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation :
The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.
[11] A renowned Jain scholar wh was greatly honoured by Akbar was -
A.
Hemachandra
B.
Harivijaya
C.
Vastupala
D.
Bhadrabahu
Ans:
Harivijaya
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Samarth Ramdas was a prominent Marathi saint and religious poet in the Hindu tradition in Maharashtra, India. Samarth Ramdas was a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama. His birth name was Narayan Suryajipant Kulkarni Thosar. Ramdas was the political strategist and spiritual guru of Shivaji. It is said that Shivaji Maharaj requested Shri Ramdas swami to move his residence to a fort named Parali & establish his permanent monastery there. The fort was subsequently renamed Sajjangad Fort of the sacred.
[2] What does Jahangir mean?
A.
National Monarch
B.
The Grand Monarch
C.
Conqueror of the world
D.
Hero of hundred battles
Ans:
Conqueror of the world
Explanation :
Prince Salim was Akbar's eldest son, who took the reign name Jahangir, which means "world grasper He explained in his memoir that there was a contem porary Ottoman emperor also named Salim, which made him decide to change his name.
[3] Humayun Nama was written by -
A.
Humayun
B.
Akbar
C.
Abul Fazl
D.
Gulbadan Begum
Ans:
Gulbadan Begum
Explanation :
Gulbadan Begum was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Zahir ud-Din Mohammad our of India, who is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun. Akbar commissioned Gulbadan Begum to chronicle the story of her brother Humayun. She took the challenge and produced a document titled Ahwal Humayun Padshah Jamah Kardom Gulbadanbint Babur Padshah amma Akbar Padshah. It came to be known as Humayun-nama.
[4] 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
Ans:
Muhammad Shah
Explanation :
The term Sayyid Brothers refers to Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha and Syed Hussain Ali Khan Barha who were powerful Army generals of the Mughal Empire during the early 18th century. They became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurang zeb's death. Muhammad Shah ascended the throne at the age of seventeen with Sayyid Brothers as his regents from 1719 to 1722. In order to take back control of his rule, Muhammad Shah got the Brothers killed with the help of Nizam-ul-Mulk; Hussain Ali Khan was murdered at Fatehpur Sikri in 1722, and Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha was poisoned to death in 1724.
[5] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.
[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
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduced beautiful and various types of coins during his reign and fixed up their relative values. The remarkable feature of the coinage system was the introduction of token currency and issue of copper and brass coins. The Sultan made these token coins legal tenders and kept their value at par with gold and silver coins. He launched the coins without taking any precaution against forgery.
[7] 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
Ans:
land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States
Explanation :
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was regular a tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the Mughalai lands which were under Mughal rule. The right to assess and collethis tax was asserted first by Shivaji in the later 17th century, on spurious grounds that his family was hereditary tax collectors in Maharashtra
[8] 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
Ans:
Buland Darwaza
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, meaning 'high' or 'great gate in Persian, is located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India It is also known as the "Gate of Magnificence." Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
[9] The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while playing polo was -
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Ghulam dynasty (Mamluk Sultanate) of India. He ruled for only four years, from 12 to 1210 AD. He died while playing polo in Lahore.
[10] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.
Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.
Sun Temple at Konark
C.
Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Ans:
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation :
The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.
[11] A renowned Jain scholar wh was greatly honoured by Akbar was -
A.
Hemachandra
B.
Harivijaya
C.
Vastupala
D.
Bhadrabahu
Ans:
Harivijaya
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Gulbadan Begum was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Zahir ud-Din Mohammad our of India, who is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun. Akbar commissioned Gulbadan Begum to chronicle the story of her brother Humayun. She took the challenge and produced a document titled Ahwal Humayun Padshah Jamah Kardom Gulbadanbint Babur Padshah amma Akbar Padshah. It came to be known as Humayun-nama.
[4] 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
Ans:
Muhammad Shah
Explanation :
The term Sayyid Brothers refers to Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha and Syed Hussain Ali Khan Barha who were powerful Army generals of the Mughal Empire during the early 18th century. They became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurang zeb's death. Muhammad Shah ascended the throne at the age of seventeen with Sayyid Brothers as his regents from 1719 to 1722. In order to take back control of his rule, Muhammad Shah got the Brothers killed with the help of Nizam-ul-Mulk; Hussain Ali Khan was murdered at Fatehpur Sikri in 1722, and Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha was poisoned to death in 1724.
[5] Where is the Bada Imambara located?
A.
Agra
B.
Lucknow
C.
Patna
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.
[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
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduced beautiful and various types of coins during his reign and fixed up their relative values. The remarkable feature of the coinage system was the introduction of token currency and issue of copper and brass coins. The Sultan made these token coins legal tenders and kept their value at par with gold and silver coins. He launched the coins without taking any precaution against forgery.
[7] 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
Ans:
land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States
Explanation :
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was regular a tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the Mughalai lands which were under Mughal rule. The right to assess and collethis tax was asserted first by Shivaji in the later 17th century, on spurious grounds that his family was hereditary tax collectors in Maharashtra
[8] 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
Ans:
Buland Darwaza
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, meaning 'high' or 'great gate in Persian, is located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India It is also known as the "Gate of Magnificence." Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
[9] The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while playing polo was -
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Ghulam dynasty (Mamluk Sultanate) of India. He ruled for only four years, from 12 to 1210 AD. He died while playing polo in Lahore.
[10] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.
Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.
Sun Temple at Konark
C.
Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Ans:
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation :
The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.
[11] A renowned Jain scholar wh was greatly honoured by Akbar was -
A.
Hemachandra
B.
Harivijaya
C.
Vastupala
D.
Bhadrabahu
Ans:
Harivijaya
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.
[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
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduced beautiful and various types of coins during his reign and fixed up their relative values. The remarkable feature of the coinage system was the introduction of token currency and issue of copper and brass coins. The Sultan made these token coins legal tenders and kept their value at par with gold and silver coins. He launched the coins without taking any precaution against forgery.
[7] 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
Ans:
land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States
Explanation :
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was regular a tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the Mughalai lands which were under Mughal rule. The right to assess and collethis tax was asserted first by Shivaji in the later 17th century, on spurious grounds that his family was hereditary tax collectors in Maharashtra
[8] 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
Ans:
Buland Darwaza
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, meaning 'high' or 'great gate in Persian, is located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India It is also known as the "Gate of Magnificence." Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
[9] The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while playing polo was -
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Ghulam dynasty (Mamluk Sultanate) of India. He ruled for only four years, from 12 to 1210 AD. He died while playing polo in Lahore.
[10] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.
Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.
Sun Temple at Konark
C.
Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Ans:
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation :
The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.
[11] A renowned Jain scholar wh was greatly honoured by Akbar was -
A.
Hemachandra
B.
Harivijaya
C.
Vastupala
D.
Bhadrabahu
Ans:
Harivijaya
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Chauth (from Sanskrit meaning one-fourth) was regular a tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in India. It was nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce, hence the name. It was levied on the Mughalai lands which were under Mughal rule. The right to assess and collethis tax was asserted first by Shivaji in the later 17th century, on spurious grounds that his family was hereditary tax collectors in Maharashtra
[8] 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
Ans:
Buland Darwaza
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, meaning 'high' or 'great gate in Persian, is located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India It is also known as the "Gate of Magnificence." Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
[9] The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while playing polo was -
A.
Qutbuddin Aibak
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq
Ans:
Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation :
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Ghulam dynasty (Mamluk Sultanate) of India. He ruled for only four years, from 12 to 1210 AD. He died while playing polo in Lahore.
[10] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.
Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.
Sun Temple at Konark
C.
Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Ans:
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation :
The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.
[11] A renowned Jain scholar wh was greatly honoured by Akbar was -
A.
Hemachandra
B.
Harivijaya
C.
Vastupala
D.
Bhadrabahu
Ans:
Harivijaya
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Ghulam dynasty (Mamluk Sultanate) of India. He ruled for only four years, from 12 to 1210 AD. He died while playing polo in Lahore.
[10] Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples?
A.
Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B.
Sun Temple at Konark
C.
Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D.
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Ans:
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Explanation :
The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the majoreights achieved by Cholas in Tamil architecture. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Brihadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the 1 Big Temple', turned 1000 years old in 2010.
[11] A renowned Jain scholar wh was greatly honoured by Akbar was -
A.
Hemachandra
B.
Harivijaya
C.
Vastupala
D.
Bhadrabahu
Ans:
Harivijaya
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru.
[12] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
A.
Agra
B.
Jaipur
C.
Lahore
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan It earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
[13] Iltutmish established a centre of learning at:
A.
Multan
B.
Kolkata
C.
Alwar
D.
Patna
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
During the reign of Iltutmish, Delhi gradually became the greatest centre of learning and culture in the East. He established a famous seat of learning at Azimabad in Patna.
[14] Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Iltutmish
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.
[15] The 'Sun Temple' of Konark is in the State of -
A.
Odisha
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[16] Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of -
A.
Sri Madhvacharya
B.
Sri Basavanna
C.
Sri Shankaracharya
D.
Sri Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Sri Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
Sriperumbudur is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for being the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister Rajivndhi was assassinated in 1991.
[17] Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jizya even on the Brahmins?
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Firuz Tughluq
C.
Muhammad Tughluq
D.
Balban
Ans:
Firuz Tughluq
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88) supposedly the kindest' of the Delhi sultans was a zealous Muslim bigot who imposed Jizya upon the Brahmins and made it a separate tax. Jizya was levied on Hindus on the ground that it was not mentioned in Sharia.
[18] The Taj-Mahal was built by -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shahjahan
C.
Sher Shah
D.
Nadir Shah
Ans:
Shahjahan
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal in 1632-1653. It is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
[19] Multan was named by the Arabs as -
A.
City of beauty
B.
City of wealth
C.
City of gold
D.
Pink city
Ans:
City of gold
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
The author of Jawahar-al-Bahoor' (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, "The book of Roads and Kingdoms.
[20] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[21] Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
A.
Reva Rayall
B.
Harihara I
C.
HariharaII
D.
Bukka I
Ans:
HariharaII
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Harihara II (1377-1406) succeeded in thwarting the Bahmani-Warangal combine and wrested Belgaum and Goa in the west from the Bahmani kingdom in 1380. He wrested the Konkan from Bahamanis, there by gaining control of the west Deccan coast all the waynorth to Chaul, source of rich revenues from trade.
[22] An agricultural department known as 'Diwan-i-kohi' was created by:
A.
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
B.
Alauddin Khilji
C.
Firoz Tughlaq
D.
Jalaluddin Khilji
Ans:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
Explanation :
To improve cultivation in the Doab, Muhammad bin Tughlaq set up a separate agriculture department called diwan-t-amir-kohi. The department divided the Doab into development blocs headed by an official who would give loans to farmers and engage them in the cultivation of superior crops.
[23] Which one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of Nadir-ul-Asra?
A.
Bishandas
B.
Mansur
C.
Manohar
D.
Daulat
Ans:
Mansur
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
Ustad Mansur was given the title of Nadir-ul-asra (Unequalled of the age) by Jahangir. Mansur used to make paintings during the reign of Jahangir's father Akbar as well, but he made fabulous paintings only during Jahangir's time. Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.
[24] The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
A.
Allahabad Pillar inscription
B.
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
C.
Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
D.
Bhitan inscription of Skand gupta
Ans:
Eran inscription of Bhanu gupta
Explanation :
The earliest historical evidence of Sati system is an inscription engraved in A.D. 510 (191 of the Gupta era) on a pillar found at Eran near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, i.e., the Eran posthumous inscription of Goparaja. Ascribed to Bhanugupta, the inscription mentions that his wife followed him on the pyre after his death in the battle against the Hunas.
[25] In the battle of Panipat, Bab faced the armies of -
A.
Jaichand
B.
Hemu
C.
Daulat khan
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April, 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. It resulted in a victory of Mughals that laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal empire in India.