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1. Who among the following rulers of slave dynasty abolished “Milk, Inam & Waqf”?
[A] Balban
[B] Rajia Sultan
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Milk, Inam, waqf were abolished by Iltutmish.
2. Who among the following Sultans imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Mahmud Tughlaq
Correct Answer: A [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced a water tax on agricultural land that received irrigation from canals created by the state. He is recognized for significantly enhancing canal irrigation systems and later implementing a tax known as “Haqi-i-Shurb” on the lands that benefited from these canals.
3. Under Delhi Sultanate who among the following officers was the Head of Royal Bodyguards ?
[A] Sar-Jandar
[B] Sar-i- Jandar
[C] Diwan -i- Khas
[D] Diwan -i- Istikak
Correct Answer: B [Sar-i-Jandar]
Notes:
In the Sultanate period of Delhi, Sar-i-Jandar was the Chief of Royal bodyguards or Jandars of the Sultan.
4. Where was the tomb of Sher Shah Suri built ?
[A] Delhi
[B] Sasaram
[C] Kalinjar
[D] Agra
Correct Answer: B [Sasaram]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri established the Suri Empire in northern India, with his mausoleum located in Sasaram, Bihar. The structure reaches a height of 122 feet. Following his death, he was succeeded by his son, Jalal Khan, who adopted the title of Islam Shah Suri.
5. How many rulers became the rulers of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] 14
[B] 15
[C] 18
[D] 20
Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
In the year 1347 AD, Hasan Gangu, a Turkish officer, initiated a rebellion against Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, subsequently establishing the Bahmani kingdom. The initial capital was located in Gulbarga, which was later relocated to Bidar under the reign of King Ahmad Shah. Throughout its history, the Bahmani Sultanate was governed by a total of 18 rulers.
6. Which among the following was the most common animal found in the pillars of the architecture of Vijayanagara Kingdom
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Cat
[D] Bull
Correct Answer: B [Horse]
Notes:
In the Vijayanagar Kingdom, the rulers developed a distinctive architectural style known as the “Provida style,” which emphasized the use of piers and pillars. This style is characterized by the intricate inscriptions of narratives from the Ramayana and Mahabharata on various temples, such as the Vithalswami Temple and the Hazari Temple located in Hampi, Karnataka. Among the various motifs depicted, horses were the most frequently represented animals in the architectural pillars of the Vijayanagar Empire.
7. During the early medieval era, in which among the following present states of India a Mason’s guild was working?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The architectural style of Gujarat represents a thoughtful amalgamation of Islamic and indigenous Indian traditions. A key aspect of this style is the presence of skilled mason’s guilds, which successfully preserved advanced techniques in stone architecture and sculpture that had flourished in Gujarat prior to the Muslim conquest. This marked a notable contrast to the Sultanate monuments found in Delhi, which exhibited a more primitive architectural style. Nevertheless, in Ahmedabad, elements such as false domes and arches were also incorporated, as exemplified by the Rani Sipri Mausoleum.
8. The official associated with land revenue collection in the Maratha administration in medieval India was known by which of the following names?
[A] Patil
[B] Kulkarni
[C] Mirasdar
[D] Silhadar
Correct Answer: A [Patil]
Notes:
During the period of the Deccan sultanates and the Maratha empire, the Patil served as the chief headman of the village and held the position of the most significant Vatandar within the community. The primary responsibilities of the Patil included the collection of revenue, in addition to overseeing law enforcement and judicial matters.
9. Who among the following was the most reputed historian of the reign of Shah Jahan?
[A] Amir Khusrao
[B] Muhammad Sadiq Khan
[C] Abul Hamid Lahori
[D] Firishta
Correct Answer: C [Abul Hamid Lahori]
Notes:
Abul Hamid Lahori, widely regarded as the preeminent historian of Shah Jahan’s era, composed a comprehensive narrative chronicling the life of Shah Jahan from his early years up until November 1649. Lahori’s work, the Padshahnama, is considered a primary source of authority regarding the period of Shah Jahan’s rule.
10. Who was the first Turk to invade India?
[A] Alpitigin
[B] Subuktigin
[C] Mahmud of Ghanzni
[D] Ismail Khan
Correct Answer: B [Subuktigin]
Notes:
Subuktagin was the first Turk to invade India around 980 CE. He was a slave and a commander under Alptigin, and he was also the father of Mahmud. Subuktagin’s invasion marked the beginning of significant Turkish incursions into India, paving the way for his son, Mahmud of Ghazni, and the rise of the Ghaznavid dynasty.
