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1. Who among the following rulers had stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his coins and had his name inscribed in Nagari Characters?
[A] Muhammad Ghazni
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Muhammad Ghori
[D] Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Ghori]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori is known to have adopted the seated goddess Lakshmi type of the coins of Gahadavalas/ Rajputs for circulation in the Gahadavala territories. He got stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his coins and had his name inscribed in Nagari Characters.
2. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
[A] Baz Bahadur – Malwa
[B] Yusuf Adil Shah – Ahmednagar
[C] Qutub Shah – Golkunda
[D] Sultan Muzaffar Shah – Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Yusuf Adil Shah – Ahmednagar]
Notes:
Yusuf Adil Shah was the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty that ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur.
3. Which of the following battles is subject matter of Alha Khand, a 12th Century epic poetic work in Hindi?
[A] Battles of Tarain
[B] Battle of Mahoba
[C] Battle of Chittor
[D] Battle of Mandsaur
Correct Answer: B [Battle of Mahoba]
Notes:
In the year 1182 CE, Paradidev (Parmal) faced off against Prithviraj Chauhan-III during the Battle of Mahoba. This significant event is prominently featured in the Alha Khand, a crucial early 12th-century Hindi poetic work that consists of a collection of ballads detailing the valiant deeds of the warriors involved.
4. Who was Sultan of Delhi Sultanate when Timur invaded India in 1398?
[A] Aram Shah
[B] Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji
[C] Mahmud Shah Tughluq
[D] Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
Correct Answer: C [Mahmud Shah Tughluq]
Notes:
Mahmud Shah Tughlaq was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, governing the Islamic Delhi Sultanate. In 1398, his reign was marked by the invasion of India by Amir Timur, the leader of the Chagtai. This military incursion led to the extensive looting of wealth from Delhi and surrounding areas. Following this event, the Tughlaq dynasty experienced a rapid decline and ultimately came to an end.
5. Who among the Sikh Gurus was gifted the “Palace of Amritsar” by Mughal Emperor Akbar?
[A] Guru Arjun Das
[B] Guru Angad
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Hargovind
Correct Answer: C [Guru Ram Das]
Notes:
Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of Sikhism, received the “Palace of Amritsar” as a gift from Mughal Emperor Akbar. This event marked a pivotal moment during his tenure as Guru from 1574 to 1581. The “Palace of Amritsar” eventually evolved into the Golden Temple, which stands as the most sacred site in Sikhism. Akbar’s act of bestowing the palace illustrates his esteem for the Sikh community and its spiritual leaders.
6. Which Mughal King sat on the throne with title of “Padshah Gazi”?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Mohammad Shah
Correct Answer: A [Jahangir]
Notes:
Jahangir, son of Akbar, ascended the Mughal throne in 1605 CE and adopted the title of Nur-ud-din Jahangir Padshah Ghazi. “Padshah Ghazi” is an honorific title implying “Defender of the Faith” and was traditionally used by Muslim sovereigns. He is also known as “Salim” before he took the throne. Reigning from Agra, Jahangir was known for his justice, administrative reforms, and patronage of the arts.
7. Jujhar Singh, who was a Bundela Chief had revolted against:
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: C [Shahjahan]
Notes:
Jujhar Singh (14 March 1691 – 22 December 1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib. He revolted against Shahjahan.
8. What was the main responsibility of Mir Bakshi during the Mughal Era?
[A] All incomes and expenditures
[B] Revenue department
[C] Royal correspondence
[D] Military department
Correct Answer: D [Military department]
Notes:
In the Mughal Era, the position of Mir Bakshi was pivotal, overseeing the military pay and accounts office. Given that the civil service operated under the Mansabdari system, where all Mansabdars received their remuneration from the military accounts office, the role of Mir Bakshi as the imperial paymaster was crucial. As the leader of military administration, the Mir Bakshi was tasked with various responsibilities, including the recruitment and management of mansabdars, advising on military appointments and promotions, conducting inspections of military units, and ensuring the timely payment of soldiers.
9. Hindi poet Jagannath Pandit Raj was the most favorite poet of which of the following Emperors?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Shahjahan
Correct Answer: D [Shahjahan]
Notes:
Jagannath Pandit Raj was a favorite poet of Shah Jahan. He worked for the Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan. A famous Sanskrit poet, scholar, critic, and musician from the 17th century, he received the title “Panditaraja” from Shah Jahan, who patronized him. He is well-known for his work, Bhāminī-vilāsa, which translates to “The Sport of the Beautiful Lady (Bhāminī).”
10. The rulers of Bahmani kingdom encouraged the development of art and architecture in the form of cities, buildings, mosques and fortresses. The incorrect statement in this context is:
[A] The city of Hyderabad was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.
[B] Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur, the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah is the largest dome.
[C] The Char Minar of Hyderabad was built by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah of Golkunda.
[D] Mahmud Gawan built a college at Bidar.
Correct Answer: A [The city of Hyderabad was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.]
Notes:
Hyderabad was established in 1591 CE on the banks of the Musi River on the northern tip of the Deccan Plateau by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
