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1. Gold coins or dinars became popular during the reign of which Sultan of Delhi sultanate?
[A] Jalauddin Khalji
[B] Alauddin Khalji
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Aurangzed
Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
The system of coinage had developed during the period of Delhi Sultanate. During the reign of Alauddin Khalji gold coins or dinars became popular after his South Indian conquests. Copper coins were less in number and were dateless.
2. ‘Rahat’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Armour
[B] Fabric
[C] Persian wheel
[D] Weapon
Correct Answer: C [Persian wheel]
Notes:
‘Rahat’ refers to persian wheel through which water could be lifted from a deeper level for the purpose of irrigation. It was very much in vogue during the time of Turkish rule.
3. Virupaksha Raya was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Bukka Raya I
[B] Deva Raya I
[C] Harihara II
[D] Bukka Raya II
Correct Answer: D [Bukka Raya II]
Notes:
After the death of Harihara II, the throne become disputed between his three sons. Virupaksha Raya succeeded in 1404 CE and ruled for few months before being murdered by his sons. Bukka Raya II succeeded Virupaksha Raya and ruled till 1406 CE.
4. Deva Raya I constructed a dam across which of the following river?
[A] Krishna
[B] Cauvery
[C] Tungbhadra
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [Tungbhadra]
Notes:
Deva Raya I succeeded to the throne after defeating his brother Bukka Raya II. He ruled from 1406 CE to 1422 CE. He is credited with promoting irrigation works. He constructed a dam across river Tungabhadra.
5. Which of the following modernised the army of Vijayanagar by improving the cavalry, employing Turkic archers, and procuring horses from Arabia and Persia?
[A] Harihara and Bukka
[B] Harihara II
[C] Deva Raya I
[D] Deva Raya II
Correct Answer: C [Deva Raya I]
Notes:
Deva Raya I modernised the army of Vijayanagar. He improved the cavalry and employed Turkic archers. He also procured horses from Arabia and Persia. He was a very capable ruler.
6. Which of the following was the first Vijaynagar king to include Muslims in his army?
[A] Harihara II
[B] Deva Raya I
[C] Deva Raya II
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
Correct Answer: B [Deva Raya I]
Notes:
Deva Raya I maintained a secular attitude in administrative matters of his empire. He had also included 10,000 Muslims in his army, being the first Vijaynagar king to do so. He also got a mosque and a slaughterhouse constructed for the convenience of the Muslim soldiers in the army.
7. Which of the following succeeded Vira Narasimha?
[A] Krishna Deva Raya
[B] Sada Siva Raya
[C] Aliya Rama Raya
[D] Achyuta Deva Raya
Correct Answer: A [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krisha Deva Raya succeeded his brother Vira Narasimha. Krishna Deva Raya is generally regarded as the greatest of the Vijayanagar kings. The kingdom reached new heights of territorial expansion during his rule.
8. Which of the following introduced the use of gunpowder in the war against the Vijayanagar kings in Belgaum?
[A] Alauddin Ahmad Shah I
[B] Alauddin Humayun Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah III
[D] Mahmud Gawan
Correct Answer: D [Mahmud Gawan]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan introduced the use of gunpowder in the war against the Vijayanagar kings in Belgaum. He also invited Persian chemists to teach his soldiers how to prepare and use of gunpowder.
9. Which of the following built the city of Hyderabad as his residential capital and called it Bhagyanagar?
[A] Muhammad Qutb Shah
[B] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[C] Muhammad Quli
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Quli]
Notes:
Muhammad Quli built the city of Hyderabad as his residential capital. He called it Bhagyanagar. Muhammad Quli often entered into conflicts with Bijapur. He was also threatened by the Mughal army.
10. Who was in charge of Revenue and Finance during the Sher Shah’s Administration?
[A] Diwan-i-Rasalat
[B] Diwan-i- Wizarat
[C] Diwan-i-Ariz
[D] Diwan-i-Insha
Correct Answer: B [Diwan-i- Wizarat]
Notes:
The king was assisted by four important ministers during the Sher Shah’s Administration:
1) Diwan-i- Wizarat – Also called Wazir, in charge of Revenue and Finance.
2) Diwan-i-Ariz – In charge of the Army.
3) Diwan-i-Rasalat – Foreign Minister
4) Diwan-i-Insha – Minister for Communications
