Question 1

Which new city did Shah Jahan establish in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Shahjahanabad Shah Jahan founded Shahjahanabad and built the Red Fort. Urban construction is also important in Mughal architecture.

Question 2

Which Deccan kingdom was annexed into the Mughal Empire by Aurangzeb?

Accepted Answer

Bijapur Aurangzeb annexed Bijapur and Golconda into the Mughal Empire. Also link the Deccan policy with Mughal decline.

Question 3

Which route did Sher Shah Suri especially develop in road administration?

Accepted Answer

Grand Trunk Road Sher Shah organized the Grand Trunk Road. Roads and sarais were important in his administration.

Question 4

Maharana Pratap's policy of struggle was linked with the independence of which Rajput state?

Accepted Answer

Mewar Maharana Pratap struggled for Mewar's independence. Mewar is most important in Rajput resistance.

Question 5

What was the main role of the Peshwa in Chhatrapati Shivaji's administration?

Accepted Answer

Acting as chief minister The Peshwa was like the chief minister in the Ashta Pradhan council. Remember Shivaji's administrative posts with their functions.

Question 6

Which saint is traditionally famous as Shivaji's spiritual guide?

Accepted Answer

Samarth Ramdas Samarth Ramdas is traditionally regarded as Shivaji's spiritual guide. Also remember religious inspiration in Maratha history.

Question 7

Bajirao I followed a policy of expanding Maratha influence over which weakening Mughal centre?

Accepted Answer

Delhi Bajirao I increased Maratha influence in North Indian and Delhi politics. Link his policy with rapid expansion.

Question 8

Which European influence played a role in modernizing Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army?

Accepted Answer

Contribution of French and Italian officers Ranjit Singh modernized the army with the help of European officers. Remember the Sikh Empire for military organization.

Question 9

Tipu Sultan is especially remembered for the use of which technological weapon in Mysore?

Accepted Answer

Iron cased rockets The direct answer is A, iron-cased rockets. Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore and is remembered not merely for ordinary weapons, but for the military use of rockets with iron tubes or casings. The iron casing allowed the rocket to hold greater pressure and travel farther than a simple paper or bamboo rocket. Mysorean forces used these rockets against the British, and the technology later influenced British military rocket development. Option A is correct because it identifies this special technological feature. Option B, long swords, were common weapons and were not Tipu Sultan’s distinctive technological contribution. Option C, war-elephant armour, is unrelated to the famous Mysorean innovation. Option D, a stone-throwing machine, describes an older siege device and is not the weapon for which Tipu Sultan is especially remembered. Exam cue: Tipu Sultan plus Mysore military innovation means iron-cased rockets.

Question 10

Before rising to power in Mysore, in which field did Hyder Ali show his ability?

Accepted Answer

Military service Hyder Ali rose in Mysore due to his ability in the army. Also remember Mysore rulers for their struggles against the British.

Question 11

Whose name is associated with betrayal against Siraj ud Daulah in the Battle of Plassey?

Accepted Answer

Mir Jafar Mir Jafar's betrayal became a major reason for defeat at Plassey. Link the Battle of Plassey with the change of power in Bengal.

Question 12

Mir Qasim clashed with the English over which tax related issue?

Accepted Answer

Misuse of trade tax exemption Mir Qasim was angry at the English misuse of trade tax exemptions. This cause is important in the background of the Battle of Buxar.

Question 13

What was the name of Rani Lakshmibai's adopted son whom the British did not accept as heir?

Accepted Answer

Damodar Rao The British did not recognize Rani Lakshmibai's adopted son Damodar Rao. Link this with the Doctrine of Lapse.

Question 14

Begum Hazrat Mahal led the rule in Awadh in the name of which minor son?

Accepted Answer

Birjis Qadr Begum Hazrat Mahal led Awadh in the name of Birjis Qadr. Study regional leaders of 1857 carefully.

Question 15

Rani Durgavati faced the attack of which Mughal general?

Accepted Answer

Asaf Khan Rani Durgavati resisted the attack of Asaf Khan. Her courage is important in the history of Gondwana.

Question 16

Chand Bibi defended Ahmadnagar during the reign of which Mughal ruler?

Accepted Answer

Akbar Chand Bibi defended Ahmadnagar during Akbar's reign. Remember this in the context of Mughal expansion in the Deccan.

Question 17

Rani Chennamma is associated with the anti British struggle of which princely state?

Accepted Answer

Kittur Rani Chennamma was the ruler of Kittur and is famous for resisting the British. Remember her in the chain of women resistance leaders.

Question 18

The Martand Sun Temple is associated with which Kashmir ruler?

Accepted Answer

Lalitaditya Muktapida The Martand Sun Temple is associated with Lalitaditya Muktapida. He is the most famous among the Karkota rulers of Kashmir.

Question 19

Under which dynasty was Vijayanagara at its height during Krishnadevaraya's reign?

Accepted Answer

Tuluva dynasty The direct answer is B: the Tuluva dynasty. Krishnadevaraya ruled Vijayanagara from 1509 to 1529 and is generally regarded as its greatest ruler. He belonged to the Tuluva dynasty, and during his reign the empire reached a high point in political strength, military success, economy, architecture and literature. The reasoning is: Krishnadevaraya was a ruler of Vijayanagara; his dynasty was Tuluva; therefore option B is correct. Option A, the Sangama dynasty, was the first ruling dynasty of Vijayanagara but was not Krishnadevaraya’s dynasty. Option B is correct because he was the celebrated Tuluva ruler. Option C, the Saluva dynasty, ruled for a shorter transitional period before the Tuluvas. Option D, the Aravidu dynasty, came later, after the Tuluva period. The question asks about the dynasty during his reign, not simply any dynasty that ruled Vijayanagara. The exam cue is “Krishnadevaraya—Tuluva dynasty—Vijayanagara’s high point.”

Question 20

Why is the Chola ruler Kulottunga I considered administratively important?

Accepted Answer

For tax reforms and focus on trade organization Kulottunga I is associated with tax reforms and trade-related administration in the Chola state. For exams connect Chola rulers with administration and maritime trade.

Question 21

What is generally considered the main objective of Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions of India?

Accepted Answer

To gain wealth and enrich Ghazni Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions are mainly linked with the acquisition of wealth. For exams remember invaders and their objectives separately.

Question 22

The Chola ruler Karikala is traditionally associated with which construction work?

Accepted Answer

Kallanai dam on the Kaveri River Karikala Chola is associated with the Kallanai dam on the Kaveri River. For exams match ancient rulers with their construction works.

Question 23

Megasthenes came as a Greek ambassador to the court of which Mauryan ruler?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya Megasthenes came to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Remember foreign travellers and envoys of the Mauryan period with their rulers.

Question 24

Which general mainly led Alauddin Khalji's campaigns in South India?

Accepted Answer

Malik Kafur Malik Kafur led Alauddin Khalji's southern campaigns. Study Khalji expansion with the states of South India.

Question 25

The most suitable evidence of King Bhoja being a learned ruler is associated with what?

Accepted Answer

Patronage of learning and literature King Bhoja was famous for patronage of learning literature and arts. In exams remember him with the Paramara dynasty and Malwa.

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Practice questions

01 Which new city did Shah Jahan establish in Delhi?

02 Which Deccan kingdom was annexed into the Mughal Empire by Aurangzeb?

03 Which route did Sher Shah Suri especially develop in road administration?

04 Maharana Pratap's policy of struggle was linked with the independence of which Rajput state?

05 What was the main role of the Peshwa in Chhatrapati Shivaji's administration?

06 Which saint is traditionally famous as Shivaji's spiritual guide?

07 Bajirao I followed a policy of expanding Maratha influence over which weakening Mughal centre?

08 Which European influence played a role in modernizing Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army?

09 Tipu Sultan is especially remembered for the use of which technological weapon in Mysore?

10 Before rising to power in Mysore, in which field did Hyder Ali show his ability?

11 Whose name is associated with betrayal against Siraj ud Daulah in the Battle of Plassey?

12 Mir Qasim clashed with the English over which tax related issue?

13 What was the name of Rani Lakshmibai's adopted son whom the British did not accept as heir?

14 Begum Hazrat Mahal led the rule in Awadh in the name of which minor son?

15 Rani Durgavati faced the attack of which Mughal general?

16 Chand Bibi defended Ahmadnagar during the reign of which Mughal ruler?

17 Rani Chennamma is associated with the anti British struggle of which princely state?

18 The Martand Sun Temple is associated with which Kashmir ruler?

19 Under which dynasty was Vijayanagara at its height during Krishnadevaraya's reign?

20 Why is the Chola ruler Kulottunga I considered administratively important?

21 What is generally considered the main objective of Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions of India?

22 The Chola ruler Karikala is traditionally associated with which construction work?

23 Megasthenes came as a Greek ambassador to the court of which Mauryan ruler?

24 Which general mainly led Alauddin Khalji's campaigns in South India?

25 The most suitable evidence of King Bhoja being a learned ruler is associated with what?

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