Medieval Indian History

Question 1ExpertLevel 9

What was the deeper administrative meaning of Akbar's Sulh-i-Kul policy?

AStabilizing the empire through peaceful coexistence with all communitiesBMaking only one religion the state religionCExpelling all tradersDMaking all provinces independent

Question 2ExpertLevel 9

The Mahzar of 1579 during Akbar's reign was related to what?

AThe emperor's decisive role in religious mattersBThe foundation of Maratha navyCThe fall of the Bahmani stateDRazia's coronation

Question 3ExpertLevel 9

How should the difference between Zat and Sawar in the Mansabdari system be understood?

AZat showed personal rank and Sawar showed cavalry obligationBZat was land tax and Sawar was temple taxCZat was naval rank and Sawar was trade rankDZat was religious rank and Sawar was judicial rank

Question 4ExpertLevel 9

What was the symbolic meaning of Jahangir's Chain of Justice?

AGiving the message of direct access to justiceBDeclaring Deccan warsCTaxing Sufi KhanqahsDStarting Krishna devotion

Question 5ExpertLevel 9

The Peacock Throne built during Shah Jahan's reign symbolized what?

AMughal royal splendor and wealthBSur revenue reformCEnd of the Delhi SultanateDBeginning of the Bhakti movement

Question 6ExpertLevel 9

Why did Aurangzeb commission the compilation of Fatawa-i-Alamgiri?

ATo systematize Islamic laws for administrative useBTo promote Mughal paintingCTo shift the Vijayanagara capitalDTo create the Maratha Ashtapradhan

Question 7ExpertLevel 9

What is considered the main cause of the Jagir crisis in the Mughal period?

AImbalance between available jagirs and demands of mansabdarsBIncomplete Qutub MinarCEnd of the Khalsa PanthDPortuguese rule over Delhi

Question 8ExpertLevel 9

What was the main theme of Dara Shikoh's Majma-ul-Bahrain?

ASimilarities between Hindu and Islamic spiritual ideasBIdentification of army horsesCList of Deccan SultanatesDRates of land measurement

Question 9ExpertLevel 9

What was the main relationship between the state and Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Amara-Nayaka system?

ARight over revenue territory in return for military serviceBTemple tax in return for Krishna devotionCCoin rights in return for maritime tradeDJudicial rank in return for Khanqah service

Question 10ExpertLevel 9

The struggle over the Raichur Doab during Krishnadevaraya's reign was mainly between which powers?

AVijayanagara and BijapurBMughals and MarathasCLodis and SayyidsDSikhs and Afghans

Question 11ExpertLevel 9

What was the biggest political result of Vijayanagara's defeat in the Battle of Talikota?

AVijayanagara's central power weakenedBThe Delhi Sultanate was establishedCThe Mughal Empire endedDThe Khalsa Panth was formed

Question 12ExpertLevel 9

What was the purpose of the Taraf system in Mahmud Gawan's administrative reforms?

ABetter control and organization of provincesBDevelopment of Mughal paintingCCreating Maratha navyDCompiling Sikh scripture

Question 13ExpertLevel 9

Ahmadnagar among the Deccan Sultanates was associated with which dynasty?

ANizam Shahi dynastyBQutb Shahi dynastyCAdil Shahi dynastyDBarid Shahi dynasty

Question 14ExpertLevel 9

Golconda's medieval fame was mainly linked with which economic resource?

ADiamonds and precious stonesBWool and horsesCSalt and ironDTea and coffee

Question 15ExpertLevel 9

What geographical reason can be considered for the independence of the Bengal Sultanate?

ADistance from Delhi and natural river-delta conditionsBDesert climate of RajasthanCPlateau rocks of the DeccanDSnowy valleys of Kashmir

Question 16ExpertLevel 9

Why did the Jaunpur Sultanate become famous under the Sharqi rulers?

AAs a centre of learning and architectureBBecause of Maratha AshtapradhanCBecause of Mughal MansabdariDBecause of Sikh Khalsa

Question 17ExpertLevel 9

The Vijay Stambha of Mewar is considered to commemorate which victory?

ARana Kumbha's victory over MalwaBAkbar's Gujarat victoryCBabur's Panipat victoryDShivaji's Treaty of Purandar

Question 18ExpertLevel 9

What was the main basis of the Paik system in Ahom administration?

ALabour and military obligation for state serviceBTraining in Mughal paintingCSufi singing traditionDDiamond trade in the Deccan

Question 19ExpertLevel 9

What was the main purpose of Kabir's Ulta Bansi style?

ATo challenge fixed beliefs through symbolic languageBTo make military policyCTo measure land taxDTo build forts

Question 20ExpertLevel 9

What was the social message of Guru Nanak's Langar tradition?

AEquality and communityBRoyal splendorCCurrency reformDFort defense

Medieval Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the deeper administrative meaning of Akbar's Sulh-i-Kul policy?

The Mahzar of 1579 during Akbar's reign was related to what?

How should the difference between Zat and Sawar in the Mansabdari system be understood?

What was the symbolic meaning of Jahangir's Chain of Justice?

The Peacock Throne built during Shah Jahan's reign symbolized what?

Why did Aurangzeb commission the compilation of Fatawa-i-Alamgiri?

What is considered the main cause of the Jagir crisis in the Mughal period?

What was the main theme of Dara Shikoh's Majma-ul-Bahrain?

What was the main relationship between the state and Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Amara-Nayaka system?

The struggle over the Raichur Doab during Krishnadevaraya's reign was mainly between which powers?

What was the biggest political result of Vijayanagara's defeat in the Battle of Talikota?

What was the purpose of the Taraf system in Mahmud Gawan's administrative reforms?

Ahmadnagar among the Deccan Sultanates was associated with which dynasty?

Golconda's medieval fame was mainly linked with which economic resource?

What geographical reason can be considered for the independence of the Bengal Sultanate?

Why did the Jaunpur Sultanate become famous under the Sharqi rulers?

The Vijay Stambha of Mewar is considered to commemorate which victory?

What was the main basis of the Paik system in Ahom administration?

What was the main purpose of Kabir's Ulta Bansi style?

What was the social message of Guru Nanak's Langar tradition?

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Medieval Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the deeper administrative meaning of Akbar's Sulh-i-Kul policy?

The Mahzar of 1579 during Akbar's reign was related to what?

How should the difference between Zat and Sawar in the Mansabdari system be understood?

What was the symbolic meaning of Jahangir's Chain of Justice?

The Peacock Throne built during Shah Jahan's reign symbolized what?

Why did Aurangzeb commission the compilation of Fatawa-i-Alamgiri?

What is considered the main cause of the Jagir crisis in the Mughal period?

What was the main theme of Dara Shikoh's Majma-ul-Bahrain?

What was the main relationship between the state and Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Amara-Nayaka system?

The struggle over the Raichur Doab during Krishnadevaraya's reign was mainly between which powers?

What was the biggest political result of Vijayanagara's defeat in the Battle of Talikota?

What was the purpose of the Taraf system in Mahmud Gawan's administrative reforms?

Ahmadnagar among the Deccan Sultanates was associated with which dynasty?

Golconda's medieval fame was mainly linked with which economic resource?

What geographical reason can be considered for the independence of the Bengal Sultanate?

Why did the Jaunpur Sultanate become famous under the Sharqi rulers?

The Vijay Stambha of Mewar is considered to commemorate which victory?

What was the main basis of the Paik system in Ahom administration?

What was the main purpose of Kabir's Ulta Bansi style?

What was the social message of Guru Nanak's Langar tradition?

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