Medieval Indian History

Question 1ExpertLevel 11

What was the political importance of the road network under Sher Shah Suri?

ASpeeding communication and administrative controlBCreating a Mughal painting studioCStarting Din-i-IlahiDStrengthening Chahalgani

Question 2ExpertLevel 11

What was the political meaning of abolishing pilgrimage tax on non-Muslims under Akbar?

APromoting religious tolerance and imperial unityBRemoving Afghan noblesCForming Deccan SultanatesDStopping European trade

Question 3ExpertLevel 11

What is considered an important reason for Akbar founding Fatehpur Sikri?

ASpiritual importance linked with Shaikh Salim ChishtiBPortuguese naval pressureCFear of the Maratha navyDAhom invasion

Question 4ExpertLevel 11

According to Abul Fazl Akbar's kingship was presented in which form?

AAs divine light and just universal sovereigntyBOnly as a village headCAs a naval captainDAs a servant of a Sufi Khanqah

Question 5ExpertLevel 11

What was the purpose of linking Dagh and Chehra with Mansabdari under Akbar?

ATo verify the actual military strength of mansabdarsBTo spread Krishna devotionCTo build gardens in KashmirDTo write poetry on coins

Question 6ExpertLevel 11

Through what did European influence grow in Mughal painting during Jahangir's reign?

AThrough missionary paintings and European printsBThrough the Ahom Paik systemCThrough Maratha ChauthDThrough Deccan land tax

Question 7ExpertLevel 11

What does the use of symmetry in Shah Jahan period architecture show?

ASense of balanced beauty and royal orderBMilitary disorderCCurrency crisisDOpposition to village councils

Question 8ExpertLevel 11

Why was the annexation of Bijapur and Golconda important in Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns?

AMughal territory expanded but pressure on resources also increasedBThe Mughal Empire immediately became strong and stableCThe Delhi Sultanate was restoredDPortuguese rule ended

Question 9ExpertLevel 11

Why is the role of Zamindars in the Mughal period not considered limited only to tax collection?

AThey also held local power and social influenceBThey were only sailorsCThey were only court paintersDThey were only Sufi singers

Question 10ExpertLevel 11

What was the main function of an Amil in Mughal revenue administration?

ASupervising revenue collection and local financial administrationBSinging music in the Mughal courtCBuilding sea shipsDRunning a Sufi order

Question 11ExpertLevel 11

What did Khalisa land mean in the Mughal period?

ALand whose revenue went directly to the royal treasuryBLand of the Sikh KhalsaCCompletely tax-free landDOnly temple land

Question 12ExpertLevel 11

What does the importance of Hampi's markets in Vijayanagara show?

ACommercial and urban prosperity of the capitalBComplete emptiness of the capitalCOnly rural agricultural lifeDMughal administrative control

Question 13ExpertLevel 11

The importance of Virupaksha Temple in Vijayanagara was linked with what?

ABoth political legitimacy and religious centreBPortuguese CartazCMughal MansabdariDLodi Afghan council

Question 14ExpertLevel 11

Why is Devaraya II's reign considered important in Vijayanagara history?

ABecause of military strength and cultural patronageBBecause of founding Delhi SultanateCBecause of ending Mughal ruleDBecause of founding the Khalsa

Question 15ExpertLevel 11

What was the significance of the Bahmani capital shifting from Gulbarga to Bidar?

ANew development of an administrative and cultural centreBEnd of the Delhi SultanateCEstablishment of the Mughal EmpireDRise of Sikh power

Question 16ExpertLevel 11

What is the historical importance of Mahmud Gawan's Madrasa?

AIn patronage of education and Persian culture in the DeccanBIn building the Maratha navyCIn Mughal Khalisa landDIn Ahom Paik system

Question 17ExpertLevel 11

The foundation of Ahmedabad in the Gujarat Sultanate is associated with which ruler?

AAhmad Shah IBMahmud GawanCSikandar LodiDSher Shah Suri

Question 18ExpertLevel 11

What was the importance of Mandu in the Malwa Sultanate?

AAs a capital and architectural centreBAs a Mughal naval centreCAs a Sikh pilgrimage centreDAs an Ahom military camp

Question 19ExpertLevel 11

What was the significance of Zain-ul-Abidin of Kashmir patronizing Sanskrit scholars?

ACultural tolerance and preservation of learning traditionsBControl of maritime tradeCMughal MansabdariDTughlaq capital transfer

Question 20ExpertLevel 11

Which geographical advantage did the Ahoms use to maintain their power against the Mughals?

ABrahmaputra valley and difficult riverine terrainBThar DesertCKaveri DeltaDMalabar Coast

Medieval Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the political importance of the road network under Sher Shah Suri?

What was the political meaning of abolishing pilgrimage tax on non-Muslims under Akbar?

What is considered an important reason for Akbar founding Fatehpur Sikri?

According to Abul Fazl Akbar's kingship was presented in which form?

What was the purpose of linking Dagh and Chehra with Mansabdari under Akbar?

Through what did European influence grow in Mughal painting during Jahangir's reign?

What does the use of symmetry in Shah Jahan period architecture show?

Why was the annexation of Bijapur and Golconda important in Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns?

Why is the role of Zamindars in the Mughal period not considered limited only to tax collection?

What was the main function of an Amil in Mughal revenue administration?

What did Khalisa land mean in the Mughal period?

What does the importance of Hampi's markets in Vijayanagara show?

The importance of Virupaksha Temple in Vijayanagara was linked with what?

Why is Devaraya II's reign considered important in Vijayanagara history?

What was the significance of the Bahmani capital shifting from Gulbarga to Bidar?

What is the historical importance of Mahmud Gawan's Madrasa?

The foundation of Ahmedabad in the Gujarat Sultanate is associated with which ruler?

What was the importance of Mandu in the Malwa Sultanate?

What was the significance of Zain-ul-Abidin of Kashmir patronizing Sanskrit scholars?

Which geographical advantage did the Ahoms use to maintain their power against the Mughals?

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Medieval Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the political importance of the road network under Sher Shah Suri?

What was the political meaning of abolishing pilgrimage tax on non-Muslims under Akbar?

What is considered an important reason for Akbar founding Fatehpur Sikri?

According to Abul Fazl Akbar's kingship was presented in which form?

What was the purpose of linking Dagh and Chehra with Mansabdari under Akbar?

Through what did European influence grow in Mughal painting during Jahangir's reign?

What does the use of symmetry in Shah Jahan period architecture show?

Why was the annexation of Bijapur and Golconda important in Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns?

Why is the role of Zamindars in the Mughal period not considered limited only to tax collection?

What was the main function of an Amil in Mughal revenue administration?

What did Khalisa land mean in the Mughal period?

What does the importance of Hampi's markets in Vijayanagara show?

The importance of Virupaksha Temple in Vijayanagara was linked with what?

Why is Devaraya II's reign considered important in Vijayanagara history?

What was the significance of the Bahmani capital shifting from Gulbarga to Bidar?

What is the historical importance of Mahmud Gawan's Madrasa?

The foundation of Ahmedabad in the Gujarat Sultanate is associated with which ruler?

What was the importance of Mandu in the Malwa Sultanate?

What was the significance of Zain-ul-Abidin of Kashmir patronizing Sanskrit scholars?

Which geographical advantage did the Ahoms use to maintain their power against the Mughals?

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