Famous Indian Rulers

Question 1ExpertLevel 34

In Balban's policy, strict action against Mewatis and robbers was linked with what objective?

AStrengthening law and order in the stateBForming a literary assemblyCExpanding sea tradeDBuilding temples

Question 2ExpertLevel 34

Alauddin Khalji applied the Dagh and Chehra system mainly in which field?

AMilitary administrationBReligious grantsCRiver irrigationDLiterary patronage

Question 3ExpertLevel 34

Muhammad bin Tughlaq attempted to shift the capital from Delhi to which place?

ADaulatabadBLahoreCKannaujDGulbarga

Question 4ExpertLevel 34

Firuz Shah Tughlaq associated which tax with irrigation?

AKharajBHaq-i-SharbCJizyaDZakat

Question 5ExpertLevel 34

Which military technique played an important role in Babur's victory at Panipat?

AUse of artillery and tulughmaBComplete reliance on elephantsCUse of naval fleetDAbandoning fortifications

Question 6ExpertLevel 34

Which work was written by Humayun's sister Gulbadan Begum?

AHumayun NamaBAkbarnamaCBaburnamaDTarikh-i-Firoz Shahi

Question 7ExpertLevel 34

Which major work was written by Akbar's court historian Abul Fazl?

ARajataranginiBAkbarnamaCBuddhacharitaDKavirajamarga

Question 8ExpertLevel 34

How is Nur Jahan's political influence during Jahangir's reign viewed?

AOnly a religious roleBActive influence in court and administrationCComplete separation from armyDExile from the empire

Question 9ExpertLevel 34

Which new city did Shah Jahan establish in Delhi?

AShahjahanabadBTughlaqabadCFirozabadDSiri

Question 10ExpertLevel 34

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

AAhmadnagarBMalwaCBijapurDMewar

Question 11ExpertLevel 34

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

AGrand Trunk RoadBSilk RouteCDakshinapatha Sea RouteDNarmada Valley Route

Question 12ExpertLevel 34

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

AMewarBMarwarCAmberDBundi

Question 13ExpertLevel 34

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

AActing as chief ministerBBeing chief justiceCBeing chief spyDBeing inspector of stables

Question 14ExpertLevel 34

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

AGuru NanakBSamarth RamdasCKabirDChaitanya Mahaprabhu

Question 15ExpertLevel 34

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

ADelhiBKanchiCKashmirDMadurai

Question 16ExpertLevel 34

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

AContribution of French and Italian officersBContribution only of Portuguese missionariesCControl of Russian navyDRule of Dutch traders

Question 17ExpertLevel 34

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

AIron cased rocketsBLong swordsCWar elephant armourDStone throwing machine

Question 18ExpertLevel 34

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

AMilitary serviceBPoetry writingCTemple priesthoodDMaritime trade

Question 19ExpertLevel 34

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

AMir JafarBMir QasimCShuja ud DaulahDNana Sahib

Question 20ExpertLevel 34

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

AMisuse of trade tax exemptionBRestoration of jizyaCAbolition of land revenueDIncrease in irrigation tax

Famous Indian Rulers

Quiz this set

In Balban's policy, strict action against Mewatis and robbers was linked with what objective?

Alauddin Khalji applied the Dagh and Chehra system mainly in which field?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq attempted to shift the capital from Delhi to which place?

Firuz Shah Tughlaq associated which tax with irrigation?

Which military technique played an important role in Babur's victory at Panipat?

Which work was written by Humayun's sister Gulbadan Begum?

Which major work was written by Akbar's court historian Abul Fazl?

How is Nur Jahan's political influence during Jahangir's reign viewed?

Which new city did Shah Jahan establish in Delhi?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Famous Indian Rulers

Quiz this set

In Balban's policy, strict action against Mewatis and robbers was linked with what objective?

Alauddin Khalji applied the Dagh and Chehra system mainly in which field?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq attempted to shift the capital from Delhi to which place?

Firuz Shah Tughlaq associated which tax with irrigation?

Which military technique played an important role in Babur's victory at Panipat?

Which work was written by Humayun's sister Gulbadan Begum?

Which major work was written by Akbar's court historian Abul Fazl?

How is Nur Jahan's political influence during Jahangir's reign viewed?

Which new city did Shah Jahan establish in Delhi?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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