[1] Which monument is in pink colour?
A.
Taj Mahal
B.
Hawa Mahal
C.
Moti Mahal
D.
Mumtaz Mahal
Ans:
Hawa Mahal
Explanation :
Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds") is a palace in Jaipur that is built in red and pink coloured sand stone, in keeping with the décor of the other monuments in the city. Its colour is a full testimony to the epithet of "Pink City" given to Jaipur. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
[2] Who was Akbar's guardian -
A.
Amir Khusru
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Tansen
D.
Bairam Khan
Ans:
Bairam Khan
Explanation :
Bairam Khan was a powerful statesman and regent at the court of Humayun who later acted as the guardian, chief mentor, advisor, teacher and most trusted person of Akbar. Following Humayun's death in 1556, Bairam Khan was appointed Regent over the young monarch Akbar. As regent, he consolidated Mughal authority in northern India and most notablyled Mughal forces at the Second Battle of Panipat in November 1556.
[3] Bijapur is known for its -
A.
Severe drought conditiorn
B.
Gol Gumbaz
C.
Heavy rainfall
D.
Statue of Gomateswara
Ans:
Gol Gumbaz
Explanation :
Bijapur in Karnataka is known for Gol Gumbaz which is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah. It was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. The mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[4] Which was the second capital of Akbar?
A.
Delhi
B.
Agra
C.
Fateh-pur-Sikri
D.
Patna
Ans:
Fateh-pur-Sikri
Explanation :
After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambhore, Akbar decided to shift his capital from Agra to a new location, to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti. He named the city, Fatehabad which later called Fatehpur Sikri.
[5] Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohd. Ghori in the battle of -
A.
Tarain in 1191 A.D.
B.
Tarain in 1192 A.D
C.
Chandawar in 1193 A.D.
D.
Ranthambhor in 1195 A.D
Ans:
Tarain in 1192 A.D
Explanation :
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[6] Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A.
Babar vs. Sangram Singh
B.
Sher Shah vs. Humayun
C.
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
D.
Akbar vs. Hemu
Ans:
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation :
Chengiz Khan was the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his demise. His period of reign was 1206 A.D-1227 A.D. Iltutmish was his contemporary and he had to face his frequent incursions.
[7] Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri?
A.
The Panch Mahal
B.
Moti Masjid
C.
Tomb of Salim Chishti
D.
The Mariam Palace
Ans:
Moti Masjid
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan The other Moti Masjid is a large white marble mosque built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India, from 1659-1660.
[8] Who was the founder of the city of Agra?
A.
Firoz Tughlaq
B.
Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq
C.
Alauddin Khilji
D.
Sikandar Lodi
Ans:
Sikandar Lodi
Explanation :
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodi the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506. After the Sultan's death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
[9] Tansen, a great musician of his times, was in the Court of -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Akbar
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Bahadur Shah
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
[10] Who among the following was the last Mughal emperor?
A.
Alamgir II
B.
Shah Alam II
C.
Bahadur Shah II
D.
Akbar II
Ans:
Bahadur Shah II
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor Due to his participation in the 1857 Revolt, he was exiled to Rangoon, Burma in 1858. His departure as Emperor marked the end of more than three centuries of Mughal rule in India. He died in exile on 7 November, 1862 in Rangoon.
[11] The French East India Company was founded in -
A.
1600
B.
1620
C.
1664
D.
1604
Ans:
1664
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds") is a palace in Jaipur that is built in red and pink coloured sand stone, in keeping with the décor of the other monuments in the city. Its colour is a full testimony to the epithet of "Pink City" given to Jaipur. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
[2] Who was Akbar's guardian -
A.
Amir Khusru
B.
Abul Fazal
C.
Tansen
D.
Bairam Khan
Ans:
Bairam Khan
Explanation :
Bairam Khan was a powerful statesman and regent at the court of Humayun who later acted as the guardian, chief mentor, advisor, teacher and most trusted person of Akbar. Following Humayun's death in 1556, Bairam Khan was appointed Regent over the young monarch Akbar. As regent, he consolidated Mughal authority in northern India and most notablyled Mughal forces at the Second Battle of Panipat in November 1556.
[3] Bijapur is known for its -
A.
Severe drought conditiorn
B.
Gol Gumbaz
C.
Heavy rainfall
D.
Statue of Gomateswara
Ans:
Gol Gumbaz
Explanation :
Bijapur in Karnataka is known for Gol Gumbaz which is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah. It was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. The mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[4] Which was the second capital of Akbar?
A.
Delhi
B.
Agra
C.
Fateh-pur-Sikri
D.
Patna
Ans:
Fateh-pur-Sikri
Explanation :
After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambhore, Akbar decided to shift his capital from Agra to a new location, to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti. He named the city, Fatehabad which later called Fatehpur Sikri.
[5] Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohd. Ghori in the battle of -
A.
Tarain in 1191 A.D.
B.
Tarain in 1192 A.D
C.
Chandawar in 1193 A.D.
D.
Ranthambhor in 1195 A.D
Ans:
Tarain in 1192 A.D
Explanation :
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[6] Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A.
Babar vs. Sangram Singh
B.
Sher Shah vs. Humayun
C.
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
D.
Akbar vs. Hemu
Ans:
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation :
Chengiz Khan was the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his demise. His period of reign was 1206 A.D-1227 A.D. Iltutmish was his contemporary and he had to face his frequent incursions.
[7] Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri?
A.
The Panch Mahal
B.
Moti Masjid
C.
Tomb of Salim Chishti
D.
The Mariam Palace
Ans:
Moti Masjid
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan The other Moti Masjid is a large white marble mosque built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India, from 1659-1660.
[8] Who was the founder of the city of Agra?
A.
Firoz Tughlaq
B.
Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq
C.
Alauddin Khilji
D.
Sikandar Lodi
Ans:
Sikandar Lodi
Explanation :
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodi the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506. After the Sultan's death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
[9] Tansen, a great musician of his times, was in the Court of -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Akbar
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Bahadur Shah
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
[10] Who among the following was the last Mughal emperor?
A.
Alamgir II
B.
Shah Alam II
C.
Bahadur Shah II
D.
Akbar II
Ans:
Bahadur Shah II
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor Due to his participation in the 1857 Revolt, he was exiled to Rangoon, Burma in 1858. His departure as Emperor marked the end of more than three centuries of Mughal rule in India. He died in exile on 7 November, 1862 in Rangoon.
[11] The French East India Company was founded in -
A.
1600
B.
1620
C.
1664
D.
1604
Ans:
1664
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
Bijapur in Karnataka is known for Gol Gumbaz which is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah. It was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. The mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[4] Which was the second capital of Akbar?
A.
Delhi
B.
Agra
C.
Fateh-pur-Sikri
D.
Patna
Ans:
Fateh-pur-Sikri
Explanation :
After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambhore, Akbar decided to shift his capital from Agra to a new location, to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti. He named the city, Fatehabad which later called Fatehpur Sikri.
[5] Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohd. Ghori in the battle of -
A.
Tarain in 1191 A.D.
B.
Tarain in 1192 A.D
C.
Chandawar in 1193 A.D.
D.
Ranthambhor in 1195 A.D
Ans:
Tarain in 1192 A.D
Explanation :
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[6] Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A.
Babar vs. Sangram Singh
B.
Sher Shah vs. Humayun
C.
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
D.
Akbar vs. Hemu
Ans:
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation :
Chengiz Khan was the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his demise. His period of reign was 1206 A.D-1227 A.D. Iltutmish was his contemporary and he had to face his frequent incursions.
[7] Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri?
A.
The Panch Mahal
B.
Moti Masjid
C.
Tomb of Salim Chishti
D.
The Mariam Palace
Ans:
Moti Masjid
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan The other Moti Masjid is a large white marble mosque built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India, from 1659-1660.
[8] Who was the founder of the city of Agra?
A.
Firoz Tughlaq
B.
Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq
C.
Alauddin Khilji
D.
Sikandar Lodi
Ans:
Sikandar Lodi
Explanation :
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodi the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506. After the Sultan's death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
[9] Tansen, a great musician of his times, was in the Court of -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Akbar
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Bahadur Shah
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
[10] Who among the following was the last Mughal emperor?
A.
Alamgir II
B.
Shah Alam II
C.
Bahadur Shah II
D.
Akbar II
Ans:
Bahadur Shah II
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor Due to his participation in the 1857 Revolt, he was exiled to Rangoon, Burma in 1858. His departure as Emperor marked the end of more than three centuries of Mughal rule in India. He died in exile on 7 November, 1862 in Rangoon.
[11] The French East India Company was founded in -
A.
1600
B.
1620
C.
1664
D.
1604
Ans:
1664
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
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[6] Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A.
Babar vs. Sangram Singh
B.
Sher Shah vs. Humayun
C.
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
D.
Akbar vs. Hemu
Ans:
Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation :
Chengiz Khan was the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his demise. His period of reign was 1206 A.D-1227 A.D. Iltutmish was his contemporary and he had to face his frequent incursions.
[7] Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri?
A.
The Panch Mahal
B.
Moti Masjid
C.
Tomb of Salim Chishti
D.
The Mariam Palace
Ans:
Moti Masjid
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan The other Moti Masjid is a large white marble mosque built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India, from 1659-1660.
[8] Who was the founder of the city of Agra?
A.
Firoz Tughlaq
B.
Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq
C.
Alauddin Khilji
D.
Sikandar Lodi
Ans:
Sikandar Lodi
Explanation :
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodi the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506. After the Sultan's death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
[9] Tansen, a great musician of his times, was in the Court of -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Akbar
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Bahadur Shah
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
[10] Who among the following was the last Mughal emperor?
A.
Alamgir II
B.
Shah Alam II
C.
Bahadur Shah II
D.
Akbar II
Ans:
Bahadur Shah II
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor Due to his participation in the 1857 Revolt, he was exiled to Rangoon, Burma in 1858. His departure as Emperor marked the end of more than three centuries of Mughal rule in India. He died in exile on 7 November, 1862 in Rangoon.
[11] The French East India Company was founded in -
A.
1600
B.
1620
C.
1664
D.
1604
Ans:
1664
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan The other Moti Masjid is a large white marble mosque built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India, from 1659-1660.
[8] Who was the founder of the city of Agra?
A.
Firoz Tughlaq
B.
Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq
C.
Alauddin Khilji
D.
Sikandar Lodi
Ans:
Sikandar Lodi
Explanation :
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodi the Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate founded Agra in the year 1504. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506. After the Sultan's death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who remained in power there for nine more years, finally being defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
[9] Tansen, a great musician of his times, was in the Court of -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Akbar
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Bahadur Shah
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
[10] Who among the following was the last Mughal emperor?
A.
Alamgir II
B.
Shah Alam II
C.
Bahadur Shah II
D.
Akbar II
Ans:
Bahadur Shah II
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor Due to his participation in the 1857 Revolt, he was exiled to Rangoon, Burma in 1858. His departure as Emperor marked the end of more than three centuries of Mughal rule in India. He died in exile on 7 November, 1862 in Rangoon.
[11] The French East India Company was founded in -
A.
1600
B.
1620
C.
1664
D.
1604
Ans:
1664
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the Navratna' (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
[10] Who among the following was the last Mughal emperor?
A.
Alamgir II
B.
Shah Alam II
C.
Bahadur Shah II
D.
Akbar II
Ans:
Bahadur Shah II
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor Due to his participation in the 1857 Revolt, he was exiled to Rangoon, Burma in 1858. His departure as Emperor marked the end of more than three centuries of Mughal rule in India. He died in exile on 7 November, 1862 in Rangoon.
[11] The French East India Company was founded in -
A.
1600
B.
1620
C.
1664
D.
1604
Ans:
1664
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 to compete with the British and Dutch East India companies in the East Indies. Planned by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, it was chartered by King Louis XIV for the purpose of trading in the Eastern Hemisphere.
[12] Where did Babar die?
A.
Agra
B.
Kabul
C.
Lahore
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Agra
Explanation :
Baur died on December 26, 1530 at Agra. Though he wished to be buried in his favourite garden in Kaba city he had always loved, he was first buried in a mausoleum in the capital city of Agra. His remains were later moved to Bagh-e Babur (Babur Garders) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Persian inscription on hi tomb there translates as "If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!
[13] Who wrote Akbarnama?
A.
Akbar
B.
Birbal
C.
Abul Fazal
D.
Bhagavan Das
Ans:
Abul Fazal
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
The Akbarnama, which literally means Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by Akbar himself, by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar's court It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602, and records the events during Akbar's reign.
[14] Amir Khusrau was a musician and -
A.
Sufi saint
B.
Persian and Hindi writer, and scholar
C.
Historian
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
Amir Khusrau was an Indian musician, scholar and poet. He was an iconic figure in the cultural his tory of the Indian subcontinent. A Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, Amir Khusrow was not only a notable poet but also a prolific and seminal musician. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi. He is regarded as the father of qawwali" (the devotional music of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent). He is also credited with enriching Hindustani classical music by introducing Persian and Arabic elements in it, and was the originator of the khayal and tarana styles of music. The invention of the tabla is also traditionally attributed to him.
[15] In Shivaji's Council of Ministers the Prime Minister was called -
A.
Peshwa
B.
Sachiv
C.
Mantri
D.
Samanta
Ans:
Peshwa
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
A Peshwa was the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emperor Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. The word Peshwa has roots in the Persian language meaning foremost'. After the coronation of Shivaji in 1674, he appointed Moropant Trimbak Pingle as the first Peshwa.
[16] Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A.
Baba Farid
B.
Qutb-din Bakhtiyar Kaki
C.
Moinuddin Chisti
D.
Khwaja Bahuddin
Ans:
Moinuddin Chisti
Explanation :
Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz Benefactor of the Poor" was the most famous Sufisaint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent who introduced and established the order in South Asia. Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. It is said that the brass candlesticks taken from the Kalika temple after its destruction were given to the Dargah Sharif shrine of Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer, a shrine that Akbar vowed to rebuild after his victory.
[17] The Delhi General who successfully advanced up to Madurai was -
A.
Khizr Khan
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Malik Kafur
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans:
Malik Kafur
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The first was against Warangal and other against Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Who of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy of 'blood and iron'?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Balban
D.
Iltutmish
Ans:
Balban
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
Balban, who was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, adopted the policy of Blood and Iron to tackle the law and order situation in the area around Delhi and in the Ganga-Yamuna doab. The Mewatis had become as bold as to plunder people upto the outskirts of Delhi. As a result of his policy of blood and iron, robbers were mercilessly pursued and putto death.
[20] Which was the birth place of Guru Nanak?
A.
Gurdaspur
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Talwandi
Ans:
Talwandi
Explanation :
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now celebrated as Prakash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev, into a Hindu Khatri family in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. Toda his birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
[21] The most important Sufi shrine in India is at -
A.
Pandua
B.
Bidar
C.
Ajmer
D.
Shahjahanabad
Ans:
Ajmer
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which is situated at the foot of the Taragarh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Akbari Mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It contains the domed tomb of the saint. Akbar and his queen used to come here by foot on pilgrimage from Agra every year in observance of a vow when he praved for a son.
[22] Where is Muslim mosque situated where a hair of pagamber Mohammad Saheb has been preserved?
A.
Ajmer
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Srinagar
D.
Mecca
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Sringar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.
[23] A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -
A.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
B.
Mohammed Shah Tughluq
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
The system of tri-metalism which came to characterize Mughal coinage was introduced by Sher Shah While the term rupya had previously been used as a generic term for any silver coin, during his rule the term rupiya came to be used as the name for a silver coin of a standard weight of 178 grains, which was the precursor of the modern rupee. Rupee is today used as the national currency in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles among other countries. Gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam were also minted by his government.
[24] The Lodi dynasty was founded by -
A.
Ibrahim Lodi
B.
Sikandar Lodi
C.
Bahlol Lodi
D.
Khizr Khan
Ans:
Bahlol Lodi
Explanation :
Lodi Dynasty was a Pashtun dynasty that was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. The dynasty founded by Bahlul Lodi ruled from 1451 to 1526. The last ruler of this dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the first Battle of Paniat on April 20, 1526.
[25] What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A.
Diwan-e-Khas
B.
Diwan-e-Aam
C.
Ibadat Khana
D.
Buland Darwaza
Ans:
Ibadat Khana
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.
Explanation :
The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his palace in Fatehpur Sikri to gather religious leaders of many faiths in discussion. He built it originally as a debating house open only to Sunni Muslims, but following a series of petty squabbles which turned ugly, Akbar encouraged Hindus, Roman Catholics and even athe ists to participate. Religious leaders and philosopher from around this diverse empire, as well as those passing through, were invited to Akbar's Thursday evening discussions.