In which region did Muhammad bin Tughlaq increase taxation causing peasant discontent?
Correct answer: A
Tax increase in the Doab is counted among his controversial policies. For exams, remember the Doab policy separately.
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Medieval Indian History
मध्यकालीन भारतीय इतिहास
In Class 10 General Knowledge under the Indian History chapter, this topic introduces Medieval Indian History, covering the major political developments, dynasties, administrations, cultural traditions, architecture, and social changes that shaped India during the medieval period. Students gain a focused understanding of how regional kingdoms and larger empires influenced the country’s historical and cultural development.
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Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,muhammad-bin-tughlaq,doab-tax
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- Doab
- Malabar
- Kashmir
- Kathiawar
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,diwan-i-kohi,agriculture
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- Diwan-i-Kohi
- Diwan-i-Arz
- Diwan-i-Insha
- Diwan-i-Riyasat
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,firoz-shah-tughlaq,slaves
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- Slaves
- Painters
- Foreign travellers
- Maratha soldiers
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,firoz-shah,punishment-policy
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- Harsh physical punishments
- Land measurement
- Canal irrigation
- Coin minting
Easy · Level 14 · medieval indian history,lodi dynasty,sikandar lodi,delhi sultanate,indian history
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- Sikandar Lodi
- Khizr Khan
- Jalaluddin Khalji
- Ibrahim Lodi
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,ibrahim-lodi,first-panipat
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- First Battle of Panipat
- Second Battle of Panipat
- Battle of Khanwa
- Battle of Haldighati
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,babur,artillery
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- Tulughma and artillery
- Dahsala
- Chauth
- Ibadat Khana
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,babur,fergana
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- Fergana
- Samarkand
- Kabul
- Bukhara
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,humayun,shah-tahmasp
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- Shah Tahmasp
- Nadir Shah
- Abbas I
- Ismail I
Easy · Level 14 · mughal administration,mansabdari system,medieval indian history,akbar,government system
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- To determine the rank and military obligations of officials
- To collect land revenue directly from peasants
- To conduct elections for village panchayats
- To abolish taxes on maritime trade
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,akbar,buland-darwaza
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- Buland Darwaza
- Taj Mahal
- Gol Gumbaz
- Qutub Minar
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,faizi,abul-fazl
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- Faizi
- Birbal
- Tansen
- Man Singh
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,zabti,akbar-revenue
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- Land revenue assessment
- Sea voyage
- Sufi music
- Fort painting
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,jahangir,chain-of-justice
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- Chain of justice
- Ibadat Khana
- Ashtapradhan
- Khanqah
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,moti-masjid,marble
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- Marble
- Wood
- Mud brick
- Copper
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,aurangzeb,1707
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- (1707) CE
- (1605) CE
- (1526) CE
- (1761) CE
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,shivaji,shivneri
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- Shivneri
- Raigad
- Pratapgarh
- Sinhagad
Easy · Level 14 · medieval indian history,shivaji,jijabai,maratha empire,indian history
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- Jijabai
- Nur Jahan
- Gulbadan Begum
- Mirabai
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,shivaji,shahji
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- Shahji Bhonsle
- Baji Rao
- Santaji
- Jai Singh
Easy · Level 14 · medieval-history,tanaji-malusare,sinhagad
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- Tanaji Malusare
- Afzal Khan
- Bairam Khan
- Malik Kafur
Which department did Muhammad bin Tughlaq create for agricultural expansion?
Correct answer: A
Diwan-i-Kohi was a department related to agricultural development. For exams, connect it with Muhammad bin Tughlaq's agrarian policy.
View question detailsFiroz Shah Tughlaq created a department for which group of people?
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq maintained a separate department for managing slaves. For exams, remember his administrative measures.
View question detailsFiroz Shah Tughlaq claimed to reduce which type of punishment?
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Firoz Shah mentioned reducing harsh punishments. For exams, connect him with relatively welfare oriented policies.
View question detailsWho became the important Lodi ruler after Bahlol Lodi?
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After Bahlol Lodi’s death, his son Sikandar Lodi became the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in 1489 CE. He strengthened Lodi rule and founded the city of Agra. Ibrahim Lodi succeeded Sikandar Lodi later, so he cannot be the answer here. Exam tip: Remember the Lodi sequence—Bahlol Lodi, Sikandar Lodi, Ibrahim Lodi.
View question detailsIbrahim Lodi was defeated in which battle?
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Ibrahim Lodi was defeated in the First Battle of Panipat in (1526) CE. For exams, connect it with the beginning of Mughal power.
View question detailsWhich artillery method did Babur use in his warfare?
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Babur used artillery and methods like Tulughma. For exams, remember the role of technology in Panipat.
View question detailsBabur's birth was associated with which Central Asian city?
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Babur was born in Fergana. For exams, also connect him with Timurid and Chinggisid lineage traditions.
View question detailsHumayun received help from which Persian ruler?
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Humayun received help from Shah Tahmasp of Persia. For exams, remember his exile and return together.
View question detailsWhat was the main purpose of the mansabdari system in Mughal administration?
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In the mansabdari system, a mansab indicated an officer’s rank and also fixed military obligations. It was not merely a land-revenue collection system. Exam tip: link mansab with rank and troop responsibility.
View question detailsWhich monument was built after Akbar's victory over Gujarat?
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Buland Darwaza is linked with Akbar's victory over Gujarat. For exams, connect it with Fatehpur Sikri.
View question detailsWho was the brother of Abul Fazl in Akbar's court?
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Faizi was Abul Fazl's brother and a scholar associated with Akbar's court. For exams, connect both brothers with the Mughal court.
View question detailsIn Akbar's revenue reforms, the Zabti system was related to what?
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The Zabti system was related to revenue assessment based on land measurement and produce. For exams, connect it with Todar Mal.
View question detailsWhich arrangement did Jahangir install as a symbol of justice?
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Jahangir mentioned installing the Chain of Justice. For exams, connect it with his image of justice.
View question detailsWhich material is famous in the Moti Masjid built during Shah Jahan's period?
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Moti Masjid is famous for the beauty of marble. For exams, connect Shah Jahan with marble architecture.
View question detailsIn which year did Aurangzeb die?
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Aurangzeb died in (1707) CE. For exams, remember the weakening of Mughal power after this.
View question detailsIn which fort was Shivaji born?
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Shivaji was born in Shivneri Fort. For exams, remember birthplace and coronation place separately.
View question detailsWhat was the name of Shivaji's mother?
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Jijabai, also known as Rajmata Jijau, was the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. She strongly influenced his early life, moral values, and inspiration for swarajya. Nur Jahan was the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir, so she is not the correct answer. Exam tip: Remember Shivaji's parents together—Jijabai and Shahaji Bhonsle.
View question detailsWhat was the name of Shivaji's father?
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Shahji Bhonsle was Shivaji's father. For exams, connect the Bhonsle family with Maratha history.
View question detailsWhich Maratha warrior is especially associated with Sinhagad Fort?
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Tanaji Malusare is associated with the heroic story of Sinhagad. For exams, remember Maratha forts and warriors together.
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