[1] Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in India at -
A.
Fatehpur Sikri
B.
Aurangabad
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Jaunpur
Ans:
Aurangabad
Explanation :
Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is the tomb of wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
[2] Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
A.
Third Battle of Panipat
B.
Second Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Haldighati
D.
First Battle of Panipat
Ans:
First Battle of Panipat
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, which took place on 21 April 1526 in North India. It marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[3] Who among the following Rajput kings defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?
A.
Prithviraj III
B.
Baghel Bhim
C.
Jaichandra
D.
Kumar Pal
Ans:
Baghel Bhim
Explanation :
The battle of Kayadara, Gujarat (1178) was a defeat suffered by Muhammad of Ghor during his first campaign against an Indian ruler in India. Gujarat was ruled by the young Indian ruler Bhimdev Solanki II (ruled 1178-1241), although the age of the Raja meant that the army was commanded by his mother Naikidevi. Muhammad's army had suffered greatly during the march across the desert, and Naikidevi inflicted a major defeat on him at the village of Kayadara (near to Mount Abu, about forty miles to the north-east of Anhilwara).
[4] The Sikh Guru who wrote Guru Nanak's biography was -
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Amardas
C.
Guru Ramdas
D.
Guru Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Angad Dev
Explanation :
The second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad invented and introduced the Gurmukhi (written form of Punjabi) script and made it known to all Sikhs. He collected the facts about Guru Nanak Sahib's life from Bhai Balaji and wrote the first biography of Guru Nanak Sahib. He also wrote 63 Saloks (stanzas), these were included in Guru Granth Sahib.
[5] "Din-i-Ilahi" was the new religion started by -
A.
Humayun
B.
Jahangir
C.
Akbar
D.
Shahjahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic religious doctrine propounded by the emperor Jalalu d-Din Muhammad Akbar in year 1582 A.D., who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects he elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
[6] Who built the 'Gol Gumbaj at Bijapur, famous for the world's second largest dome and the whispering gallery?
A.
Mahmud Gawan
B.
Yusuf Adil Shah
C.
Ismail Adil Shah
D.
Muhammad Adil Shah
Ans:
Yusuf Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. With an area of 1.7 meters, the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[7] The first Muslim women whoruled Northern India was -
A.
Razia Sultana
B.
Mumtaz
C.
Nurjahan
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Razia Sultana
Explanation :
Razia Sultana was the Sultana of Delhi in India from 1236 to May 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a woman as his successor when he designated his daughter Razia as his heir apparent. Razia was the first and last women ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
[8] Who among the following was an illiterate?
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangazeb
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar spent his childhood in the rough terrain of Afghanistan. His early years were spent learning how to hunt, fight and mature into a skillful warrior. He did not find time to read and write and was illiterate. But his illiteracy did not hamper his quest for knowledge and desire to know about new things. Akbar had a huge library and a vast collection of books and scriptures. His courtiers read out the books for him.
[9] The capital city 'Daydo' established by Kublai Khan is situated at -
A.
Samar qand
B.
Beijing
C.
Ulan Battor
D.
Alma Atta
Ans:
Beijing
Explanation :
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. After defeating his younger brother Alibuge who intended to grab the crown in 1264, Kublai Khan took the throne, with "Zhiyuan" as the reign title. Afterwards, he moved the capital to Yanjing (the current Beijing) and renamed it "Dadu". In 1271, Kublai Khan set "Yuan" as the official name of the nation and then confirmed Dadu as the capital in 1272.
[10] The battle that led to the foun dation of Muslim power in India was -
A.
The first battle of Tarain
B.
The second battle of Tarain
C.
The first battle of Panipat
D.
The second battle of Panipat
Ans:
The second battle of Tarain
Explanation :
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between the Muslim Ghurid army led by Sultan Sha habuddin Muhammad Ghauri and the Hindu Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain which led the foundation of the Sultanate of Delhi. Delhi remained under Muslim rule for over six centuries till 1857.
[11] Which is the correct chronolo-gical order of following 'Acharyas?
A.
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
B.
Chaitanya-Ramanuja-Madhav-Shankara
C.
Ramanjua-Shankara-Chait-anya-Madhav
D.
Madhav-Chaitanya-Ramanuja Shankara
Ans:
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is the tomb of wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
[2] Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
A.
Third Battle of Panipat
B.
Second Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Haldighati
D.
First Battle of Panipat
Ans:
First Battle of Panipat
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, which took place on 21 April 1526 in North India. It marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[3] Who among the following Rajput kings defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?
A.
Prithviraj III
B.
Baghel Bhim
C.
Jaichandra
D.
Kumar Pal
Ans:
Baghel Bhim
Explanation :
The battle of Kayadara, Gujarat (1178) was a defeat suffered by Muhammad of Ghor during his first campaign against an Indian ruler in India. Gujarat was ruled by the young Indian ruler Bhimdev Solanki II (ruled 1178-1241), although the age of the Raja meant that the army was commanded by his mother Naikidevi. Muhammad's army had suffered greatly during the march across the desert, and Naikidevi inflicted a major defeat on him at the village of Kayadara (near to Mount Abu, about forty miles to the north-east of Anhilwara).
[4] The Sikh Guru who wrote Guru Nanak's biography was -
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Amardas
C.
Guru Ramdas
D.
Guru Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Angad Dev
Explanation :
The second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad invented and introduced the Gurmukhi (written form of Punjabi) script and made it known to all Sikhs. He collected the facts about Guru Nanak Sahib's life from Bhai Balaji and wrote the first biography of Guru Nanak Sahib. He also wrote 63 Saloks (stanzas), these were included in Guru Granth Sahib.
[5] "Din-i-Ilahi" was the new religion started by -
A.
Humayun
B.
Jahangir
C.
Akbar
D.
Shahjahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic religious doctrine propounded by the emperor Jalalu d-Din Muhammad Akbar in year 1582 A.D., who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects he elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
[6] Who built the 'Gol Gumbaj at Bijapur, famous for the world's second largest dome and the whispering gallery?
A.
Mahmud Gawan
B.
Yusuf Adil Shah
C.
Ismail Adil Shah
D.
Muhammad Adil Shah
Ans:
Yusuf Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. With an area of 1.7 meters, the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[7] The first Muslim women whoruled Northern India was -
A.
Razia Sultana
B.
Mumtaz
C.
Nurjahan
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Razia Sultana
Explanation :
Razia Sultana was the Sultana of Delhi in India from 1236 to May 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a woman as his successor when he designated his daughter Razia as his heir apparent. Razia was the first and last women ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
[8] Who among the following was an illiterate?
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangazeb
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar spent his childhood in the rough terrain of Afghanistan. His early years were spent learning how to hunt, fight and mature into a skillful warrior. He did not find time to read and write and was illiterate. But his illiteracy did not hamper his quest for knowledge and desire to know about new things. Akbar had a huge library and a vast collection of books and scriptures. His courtiers read out the books for him.
[9] The capital city 'Daydo' established by Kublai Khan is situated at -
A.
Samar qand
B.
Beijing
C.
Ulan Battor
D.
Alma Atta
Ans:
Beijing
Explanation :
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. After defeating his younger brother Alibuge who intended to grab the crown in 1264, Kublai Khan took the throne, with "Zhiyuan" as the reign title. Afterwards, he moved the capital to Yanjing (the current Beijing) and renamed it "Dadu". In 1271, Kublai Khan set "Yuan" as the official name of the nation and then confirmed Dadu as the capital in 1272.
[10] The battle that led to the foun dation of Muslim power in India was -
A.
The first battle of Tarain
B.
The second battle of Tarain
C.
The first battle of Panipat
D.
The second battle of Panipat
Ans:
The second battle of Tarain
Explanation :
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between the Muslim Ghurid army led by Sultan Sha habuddin Muhammad Ghauri and the Hindu Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain which led the foundation of the Sultanate of Delhi. Delhi remained under Muslim rule for over six centuries till 1857.
[11] Which is the correct chronolo-gical order of following 'Acharyas?
A.
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
B.
Chaitanya-Ramanuja-Madhav-Shankara
C.
Ramanjua-Shankara-Chait-anya-Madhav
D.
Madhav-Chaitanya-Ramanuja Shankara
Ans:
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
The battle of Kayadara, Gujarat (1178) was a defeat suffered by Muhammad of Ghor during his first campaign against an Indian ruler in India. Gujarat was ruled by the young Indian ruler Bhimdev Solanki II (ruled 1178-1241), although the age of the Raja meant that the army was commanded by his mother Naikidevi. Muhammad's army had suffered greatly during the march across the desert, and Naikidevi inflicted a major defeat on him at the village of Kayadara (near to Mount Abu, about forty miles to the north-east of Anhilwara).
[4] The Sikh Guru who wrote Guru Nanak's biography was -
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Amardas
C.
Guru Ramdas
D.
Guru Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Angad Dev
Explanation :
The second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad invented and introduced the Gurmukhi (written form of Punjabi) script and made it known to all Sikhs. He collected the facts about Guru Nanak Sahib's life from Bhai Balaji and wrote the first biography of Guru Nanak Sahib. He also wrote 63 Saloks (stanzas), these were included in Guru Granth Sahib.
[5] "Din-i-Ilahi" was the new religion started by -
A.
Humayun
B.
Jahangir
C.
Akbar
D.
Shahjahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic religious doctrine propounded by the emperor Jalalu d-Din Muhammad Akbar in year 1582 A.D., who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects he elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
[6] Who built the 'Gol Gumbaj at Bijapur, famous for the world's second largest dome and the whispering gallery?
A.
Mahmud Gawan
B.
Yusuf Adil Shah
C.
Ismail Adil Shah
D.
Muhammad Adil Shah
Ans:
Yusuf Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. With an area of 1.7 meters, the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[7] The first Muslim women whoruled Northern India was -
A.
Razia Sultana
B.
Mumtaz
C.
Nurjahan
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Razia Sultana
Explanation :
Razia Sultana was the Sultana of Delhi in India from 1236 to May 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a woman as his successor when he designated his daughter Razia as his heir apparent. Razia was the first and last women ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
[8] Who among the following was an illiterate?
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangazeb
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar spent his childhood in the rough terrain of Afghanistan. His early years were spent learning how to hunt, fight and mature into a skillful warrior. He did not find time to read and write and was illiterate. But his illiteracy did not hamper his quest for knowledge and desire to know about new things. Akbar had a huge library and a vast collection of books and scriptures. His courtiers read out the books for him.
[9] The capital city 'Daydo' established by Kublai Khan is situated at -
A.
Samar qand
B.
Beijing
C.
Ulan Battor
D.
Alma Atta
Ans:
Beijing
Explanation :
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. After defeating his younger brother Alibuge who intended to grab the crown in 1264, Kublai Khan took the throne, with "Zhiyuan" as the reign title. Afterwards, he moved the capital to Yanjing (the current Beijing) and renamed it "Dadu". In 1271, Kublai Khan set "Yuan" as the official name of the nation and then confirmed Dadu as the capital in 1272.
[10] The battle that led to the foun dation of Muslim power in India was -
A.
The first battle of Tarain
B.
The second battle of Tarain
C.
The first battle of Panipat
D.
The second battle of Panipat
Ans:
The second battle of Tarain
Explanation :
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between the Muslim Ghurid army led by Sultan Sha habuddin Muhammad Ghauri and the Hindu Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain which led the foundation of the Sultanate of Delhi. Delhi remained under Muslim rule for over six centuries till 1857.
[11] Which is the correct chronolo-gical order of following 'Acharyas?
A.
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
B.
Chaitanya-Ramanuja-Madhav-Shankara
C.
Ramanjua-Shankara-Chait-anya-Madhav
D.
Madhav-Chaitanya-Ramanuja Shankara
Ans:
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic religious doctrine propounded by the emperor Jalalu d-Din Muhammad Akbar in year 1582 A.D., who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects he elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
[6] Who built the 'Gol Gumbaj at Bijapur, famous for the world's second largest dome and the whispering gallery?
A.
Mahmud Gawan
B.
Yusuf Adil Shah
C.
Ismail Adil Shah
D.
Muhammad Adil Shah
Ans:
Yusuf Adil Shah
Explanation :
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. With an area of 1.7 meters, the mausoleum has one of the biggest single chamber spaces in the world.
[7] The first Muslim women whoruled Northern India was -
A.
Razia Sultana
B.
Mumtaz
C.
Nurjahan
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Razia Sultana
Explanation :
Razia Sultana was the Sultana of Delhi in India from 1236 to May 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a woman as his successor when he designated his daughter Razia as his heir apparent. Razia was the first and last women ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
[8] Who among the following was an illiterate?
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangazeb
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar spent his childhood in the rough terrain of Afghanistan. His early years were spent learning how to hunt, fight and mature into a skillful warrior. He did not find time to read and write and was illiterate. But his illiteracy did not hamper his quest for knowledge and desire to know about new things. Akbar had a huge library and a vast collection of books and scriptures. His courtiers read out the books for him.
[9] The capital city 'Daydo' established by Kublai Khan is situated at -
A.
Samar qand
B.
Beijing
C.
Ulan Battor
D.
Alma Atta
Ans:
Beijing
Explanation :
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. After defeating his younger brother Alibuge who intended to grab the crown in 1264, Kublai Khan took the throne, with "Zhiyuan" as the reign title. Afterwards, he moved the capital to Yanjing (the current Beijing) and renamed it "Dadu". In 1271, Kublai Khan set "Yuan" as the official name of the nation and then confirmed Dadu as the capital in 1272.
[10] The battle that led to the foun dation of Muslim power in India was -
A.
The first battle of Tarain
B.
The second battle of Tarain
C.
The first battle of Panipat
D.
The second battle of Panipat
Ans:
The second battle of Tarain
Explanation :
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between the Muslim Ghurid army led by Sultan Sha habuddin Muhammad Ghauri and the Hindu Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain which led the foundation of the Sultanate of Delhi. Delhi remained under Muslim rule for over six centuries till 1857.
[11] Which is the correct chronolo-gical order of following 'Acharyas?
A.
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
B.
Chaitanya-Ramanuja-Madhav-Shankara
C.
Ramanjua-Shankara-Chait-anya-Madhav
D.
Madhav-Chaitanya-Ramanuja Shankara
Ans:
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Razia Sultana was the Sultana of Delhi in India from 1236 to May 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish to the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236. Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a woman as his successor when he designated his daughter Razia as his heir apparent. Razia was the first and last women ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
[8] Who among the following was an illiterate?
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangazeb
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Akbar spent his childhood in the rough terrain of Afghanistan. His early years were spent learning how to hunt, fight and mature into a skillful warrior. He did not find time to read and write and was illiterate. But his illiteracy did not hamper his quest for knowledge and desire to know about new things. Akbar had a huge library and a vast collection of books and scriptures. His courtiers read out the books for him.
[9] The capital city 'Daydo' established by Kublai Khan is situated at -
A.
Samar qand
B.
Beijing
C.
Ulan Battor
D.
Alma Atta
Ans:
Beijing
Explanation :
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. After defeating his younger brother Alibuge who intended to grab the crown in 1264, Kublai Khan took the throne, with "Zhiyuan" as the reign title. Afterwards, he moved the capital to Yanjing (the current Beijing) and renamed it "Dadu". In 1271, Kublai Khan set "Yuan" as the official name of the nation and then confirmed Dadu as the capital in 1272.
[10] The battle that led to the foun dation of Muslim power in India was -
A.
The first battle of Tarain
B.
The second battle of Tarain
C.
The first battle of Panipat
D.
The second battle of Panipat
Ans:
The second battle of Tarain
Explanation :
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between the Muslim Ghurid army led by Sultan Sha habuddin Muhammad Ghauri and the Hindu Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain which led the foundation of the Sultanate of Delhi. Delhi remained under Muslim rule for over six centuries till 1857.
[11] Which is the correct chronolo-gical order of following 'Acharyas?
A.
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
B.
Chaitanya-Ramanuja-Madhav-Shankara
C.
Ramanjua-Shankara-Chait-anya-Madhav
D.
Madhav-Chaitanya-Ramanuja Shankara
Ans:
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. After defeating his younger brother Alibuge who intended to grab the crown in 1264, Kublai Khan took the throne, with "Zhiyuan" as the reign title. Afterwards, he moved the capital to Yanjing (the current Beijing) and renamed it "Dadu". In 1271, Kublai Khan set "Yuan" as the official name of the nation and then confirmed Dadu as the capital in 1272.
[10] The battle that led to the foun dation of Muslim power in India was -
A.
The first battle of Tarain
B.
The second battle of Tarain
C.
The first battle of Panipat
D.
The second battle of Panipat
Ans:
The second battle of Tarain
Explanation :
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between the Muslim Ghurid army led by Sultan Sha habuddin Muhammad Ghauri and the Hindu Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain which led the foundation of the Sultanate of Delhi. Delhi remained under Muslim rule for over six centuries till 1857.
[11] Which is the correct chronolo-gical order of following 'Acharyas?
A.
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
B.
Chaitanya-Ramanuja-Madhav-Shankara
C.
Ramanjua-Shankara-Chait-anya-Madhav
D.
Madhav-Chaitanya-Ramanuja Shankara
Ans:
Shankara-Ramanuja-Madhav-Chaitanya
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Shankara (9th century)-Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) Madhavacharya (AD 1238-1317)-Chaitanya (AD 1486- 1533) Adi Shankara was a 9th century reformer of Hinduism who is honored as Jagadguru, a title that was used earlier only to Lord Krishna. Ramanuja (traditionally 1017-1137) was a theologian, philosopher and scriptural exegete. He is seen by Hindus in general as the leading expounder of Vishishtadvaita, one of the classical interpretations of the dominant Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Madhavacharya (1238-1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha,was the chief proponent of Tattvavada "Philosophy of Reality", popularly known as the Dvaita (dualism) school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486-1533) was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th centu worshipped by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the full incarnation of Lord Krishna.
[12] Who was Akbar's famous revenue minister?
A.
Tansen
B.
Todarmal
C.
Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Humayun
Ans:
Todarmal
Explanation :
Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administra tor and an exemplary finance minister. He was one of the 'Navratnas' of Akbar's court. He became the finance officer (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Akbar in 1575 and Diwan-i-kul (Chief Finance Minister) in 1582 and introduced the reforms also known as Todar Mal rentroll, the book of land records in Mughal Empire.
[13] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[14] 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.
[15] The 1st Battle of Panipat was fought in the year -
A.
1761
B.
1516
C.
1526
D.
1556
Ans:
1526
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. The battle marked the end of the Lodhi dynas ty and the beginning of the Mughal dynasty in India. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
[16] Who was called the 'Second founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
A.
Raja Ram
B.
Balaji Viswanath
C.
Baji Rao I
D.
Balaji Baji Rao
Ans:
Baji Rao I
Explanation :
Baji Rao-I was a noted general who served as Peshwa Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until Baji Rao's death Acknowledged as the most influential of the nine Pesh was, the later Kingdoms of Scindias of Gwalior, Holkars of Indore, Gaekwads of Baroda, and Pawars of Dharere created by Baji Rao as part of a Maratha Empire, as he wreaked havoc on the disintegrating Mughal Empire and set up his jagirdars (fiefdoms). Hefought over 41 major battles and many others, is reputed never to have never lost one battle.
[17] The first Sultan of Delhi, who attempted the conquest of South India was -
A.
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
B.
Nasir-ud-din Khusrav Shah
C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D.
Jala-ud-din Firoz
Ans:
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Ala-ud-din Khilji launched several expeditions against the Deccan states. His expeditions were carried out by his able commander Malik Kafur who first won Devagiri and Baglana, followed by Warangal Dwar Samudra, Mabar and Madurai in the first tow decades of the 14th century. But, within a decade after the death of Alaudin Khalji several south Indian rulers like Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu and Hakka and Bukka of the Vijayanagara Empire liberated whole south India from the Delhi Sultanate. Additionally the Bahmani Sultanate also gained its independence in the Deccan in the 14th century.
[18] After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife -
A.
Tarabai
B.
Lakshmibai
C.
Ramabai
D.
Jijabai
Ans:
Tarabai
Explanation :
Tarabai was skilled in cavalry movement, and made strategic movements herself during wars. She personally led the war and continued the insurgency gainst the Mughals. A truce was offered to the Mughals in such way that it was promptly rejected by the Mughal emperor, and Tarabai continued the Maratha resistance.
[19] The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now known as -
A.
Chandragiri
B.
Halebidu
C.
Hampi
D.
Kondavidu
Ans:
Hampi
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India. The name translates as City of Victory', from vijaya (victory) and nagara (city). As the prosperous capital of the largest and most powerful kingdom of its time in all of India, Vijayanagara attracted people from all around the world.
[20] Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
A.
Personal love for God
B.
Worship of idols
C.
Mysticism
D.
Visit to holy shrines
Ans:
Worship of idols
Explanation :
The Bhakti Movement stressed on the mystical union of the individual with God. The sufi movement laid great emphasis on love and devotion as the bond between God and the individual soul. The stress was on direct communion with God and forsaking dogmatic rituals.
[21] The Bahmani kingdom was founded by -
A.
Ahmad Shah I
B.
Alauddin Hasan
C.
Mahmud Gavan
D.
Firuz Shah Bahmani
Ans:
Alauddin Hasan
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
The sultanate was founded on 3 August, 1347 by governor Ala-ud-Din Hassan Bahman Shah, a Persiarn (Tajik) descent from Badakhshan, who revolted against the Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Nasiruddin Ismail Shah who had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate stepped down on that day in favour of Zafar Khan who ascended the throne with the title of Alauddin Bahman Shah. His revolt was successful and he established an independent state on the Dec can within the Delhi Sultanate's southern provinces.
[22] The Mughal painting reaches its/zenith during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir. He employed a number of painters like Abul Hasan, Bishan Das, Madhu, Anant, Manohar, Govardhan and Ustad Mansur. Sometimes, many painters painted a single picture. Other than hunting scenes, court scenes, battle scenes, portrait painting and painting of animals acquired importance. Euro pean influence is also noticeable in the paintings. The principle of foreshortening, whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective was adopted from European style.
[23] The capital of the Yadava rulers was:
A.
Dwarasamudra
B.
Warangal
C.
Kalyani
D.
Devagiri
Ans:
Devagiri
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (850-1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, as the Chalukya power waned, they declared independence and established rule that reached its peak under Singhana II.
[24] Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A.
Tripitaka
B.
Dakhma
C.
Khanqah
D.
Synagogue
Ans:
Khanqah
Explanation :
A khanqah also known as a ribat is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they often served as hospices for Sufi travelers (salik) and Islamic students (talib). Khanqahs are very often found adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints), mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
[25] Which of the following powers did not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab?
A.
Pallavas and Chalukyas
B.
Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
C.
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
Ans:
Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.
Explanation :
The kingdoms of Golconda and Ahmednagar did not contend for the Tungabhadra Doab.