Famous Indian Rulers

Question 1ExpertLevel 33

What was the main objective of Alauddin Khalji's market reform policy?

ATo befriend the MongolsBTo maintain controlled prices for a large armyCTo stop sea tradeDTo abolish jizya

Question 2ExpertLevel 33

Firoz Shah Tughlaq is especially known for public works and canals in which context?

ADelhi Sultanate administrationBMauryan Dhamma policyCMughal paintingDMaratha navy

Question 3ExpertLevel 33

In which year did Akbar abolish jizya as part of his policy of religious tolerance?

A1556B1564C1605D1679

Question 4ExpertLevel 33

Jahangir's autobiographical memoir is commonly known by which name?

ATarikh-i-Firoz ShahiBTuzuk-i-JahangiriCBaburnamaDAkbarnama

Question 5ExpertLevel 33

Why is Shah Jahan's reign often called the golden age of Mughal architecture?

ABecause of revenue experimentsBBecause of grand architectural constructionsCBecause of southern conquestsDBecause of naval expansion

Question 6ExpertLevel 33

In which year did Aurangzeb reimpose jizya?

A1658B1679C1707D1739

Question 7ExpertLevel 33

Sher Shah Suri is especially associated with which currency reform in administrative history?

AStopping gold mohursBStandardizing the rupiya systemCIntroducing paper currencyDIssuing only copper coins

Question 8ExpertLevel 33

In Balban's theory of kingship the Sultan was presented in which way?

AElected representative of the peopleBShadow of GodCHead of village assemblyDMember of a religious council

Question 9ExpertLevel 33

Who was the first and only prominent woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

ANur JahanBRazia SultanCChand BibiDJahanara

Question 10ExpertLevel 33

Iltutmish gave stable form to which currency system in the Delhi Sultanate?

ARupiya and DamBSilver Tanka and Copper JitalCDinar and DirhamDNishka and Pana

Question 11ExpertLevel 33

Qutbuddin Aibak became famous by which title because he was considered generous?

ALakh BakshBAlamgirCNuruddinDGangaikonda

Question 12ExpertLevel 33

During Krishnadeva Raya's reign the Vijayanagara Empire especially reached its peak in which aspect?

APolitical power and literary patronageBOnly sea piracyCMongol allianceDFounding Delhi as capital

Question 13ExpertLevel 33

Bahlol Lodi is considered the founder of which dynasty?

ASayyid DynastyBLodi DynastyCTughlaq DynastyDKhalji Dynasty

Question 14ExpertLevel 33

Ibrahim Lodi's defeat opened the way for which major political change?

AEstablishment of the Mauryan EmpireBEstablishment of the Mughal EmpireCRise of Chola powerDEnd of Maratha confederacy

Question 15ExpertLevel 33

Which military technique did Babur effectively use in the First Battle of Panipat for his success in India?

AArtillery and Tulughma methodBUse of only elephant corpsCOnly guerrilla warfareDNaval blockade

Question 16ExpertLevel 33

In which battle did Humayun suffer a decisive defeat from Sher Shah Suri?

AChausa and KannaujBTarain and KhanwaCHaldighati and TalikotaDPlassey and Buxar

Question 17ExpertLevel 33

At which fort was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crowned?

AAgra FortBRaigad FortCGwalior FortDChittorgarh Fort

Question 18ExpertLevel 33

Rani Durgavati resisted the Mughal general Asaf Khan in which region?

AGondwanaBMalwaCBengalDKashmir

Question 19ExpertLevel 33

Maharaja Ranjit Singh strengthened which empire whose capital was Lahore?

ASikh EmpireBMaratha EmpireCPala EmpireDChalukya Empire

Question 20ExpertLevel 33

Ahilyabai Holkar is especially famous for which work?

AReconstruction of temples and sacred placesBFounding the Delhi SultanateCMongol invasionDPaper currency reform

Famous Indian Rulers

Quiz this set

What was the main objective of Alauddin Khalji's market reform policy?

Firoz Shah Tughlaq is especially known for public works and canals in which context?

In which year did Akbar abolish jizya as part of his policy of religious tolerance?

Jahangir's autobiographical memoir is commonly known by which name?

Why is Shah Jahan's reign often called the golden age of Mughal architecture?

In which year did Aurangzeb reimpose jizya?

Sher Shah Suri is especially associated with which currency reform in administrative history?

In Balban's theory of kingship the Sultan was presented in which way?

Who was the first and only prominent woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

Iltutmish gave stable form to which currency system in the Delhi Sultanate?

Qutbuddin Aibak became famous by which title because he was considered generous?

During Krishnadeva Raya's reign the Vijayanagara Empire especially reached its peak in which aspect?

Bahlol Lodi is considered the founder of which dynasty?

Ibrahim Lodi's defeat opened the way for which major political change?

Which military technique did Babur effectively use in the First Battle of Panipat for his success in India?

In which battle did Humayun suffer a decisive defeat from Sher Shah Suri?

At which fort was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crowned?

Rani Durgavati resisted the Mughal general Asaf Khan in which region?

Maharaja Ranjit Singh strengthened which empire whose capital was Lahore?

Ahilyabai Holkar is especially famous for which work?

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Famous Indian Rulers

Quiz this set

What was the main objective of Alauddin Khalji's market reform policy?

Firoz Shah Tughlaq is especially known for public works and canals in which context?

In which year did Akbar abolish jizya as part of his policy of religious tolerance?

Jahangir's autobiographical memoir is commonly known by which name?

Why is Shah Jahan's reign often called the golden age of Mughal architecture?

In which year did Aurangzeb reimpose jizya?

Sher Shah Suri is especially associated with which currency reform in administrative history?

In Balban's theory of kingship the Sultan was presented in which way?

Who was the first and only prominent woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

Iltutmish gave stable form to which currency system in the Delhi Sultanate?

Qutbuddin Aibak became famous by which title because he was considered generous?

During Krishnadeva Raya's reign the Vijayanagara Empire especially reached its peak in which aspect?

Bahlol Lodi is considered the founder of which dynasty?

Ibrahim Lodi's defeat opened the way for which major political change?

Which military technique did Babur effectively use in the First Battle of Panipat for his success in India?

In which battle did Humayun suffer a decisive defeat from Sher Shah Suri?

At which fort was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crowned?

Rani Durgavati resisted the Mughal general Asaf Khan in which region?

Maharaja Ranjit Singh strengthened which empire whose capital was Lahore?

Ahilyabai Holkar is especially famous for which work?

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