Question 1

Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq was proficient in -

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

A new coin called the 'Rupia' was issued for the first time by -

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Sher Shah Suri introduced the Rupia, which later evolved into the modern Rupee.

Question 3

The Lodi dynasty was founded by -

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The Lodi dynasty was founded by Bahlol Lodi in 1451 when he seized power in Delhi, marking the beginning of the Lodi dynasty in the Indian subcontinent.

Question 4

What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?

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Ibadat Khana was the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri, where he invited scholars from different religions to discuss their faiths.

Question 5

Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of -

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Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, reigned from 1509 to 1529, making him a contemporary of Babur, who founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526.

Question 6

The Inam land was one which was assigned to -

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Inam land was typically assigned to scholars and religious persons as a form of grant or reward for their services to the society or the state. This practice was common in various historical periods in India, where land or revenue from land was given to support their work and livelihood.

Question 7

Wich Rajput ruler drew up a set of tables called Zij Muham madshuhi to enable the people to make astronomical observations?

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Raja Sawai Jai Singh was a keen astronomer who constructed observatories in various cities and developed the Zij Muhammad Shahi, an astronomical table, to aid in observations.

Question 8

The court language of the Mughals was -

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The court language of the Mughals was Persian. Persian was widely used for administration, literature, and cultural exchange during the Mughal era, reflecting the dynasty's Central Asian origins.

Question 9

Name the river on the banks of which the city of Vijayanagar is located.

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Vijayanagar, the capital of the historic Vijayanagara Empire, is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka, India.

Question 10

The Bhakti cult spread in Maha rashtra with the teaching of -

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Question 11

The remains of the Great Vijayanagar Empire can be found in -

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The remains of the Great Vijayanagar Empire, which was a prominent historical Indian empire, can be found in Hampi, Karnataka. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire and is renowned for its extensive ruins, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 12

The Sultan who described him self as The Second Alexander (Sikander -i- Sani) was -

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Alauddin Khilji described himself as the Second Alexander (Sikander-i-Sani) to express his ambition and the grandeur of his empire, drawing a parallel with Alexander the Great's vast conquests.

Question 13

The largest standing army of the Sultanate, directly paid by the State, was created by -

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Alauddin Khalji is known for organizing a large standing army directly paid by the state, which was a significant military reform aimed at strengthening his control and ensuring the loyalty of his soldiers.

Question 14

Mohammad-bin- Tughlaq was a failure because -

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Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq was considered a failure because his policies, such as the transfer of the capital and introduction of token currency, were not practical and led to administrative and economic difficulties.

Question 15

Find out the correct match of the following:

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Bairam Khan was a key regent, protector, and mentor of Akbar during the early years of his reign.

Question 16

Famous Battle of Talikota was fought in -

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The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1565 A.D. between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanates.

Question 17

Who amongst the following succeeded Aurangzeb?

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Mauzzam succeeded Aurangzeb and took the title Bahadur Shah I.

Question 18

The famous Sun Temple at Konark was built by -

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The famous Sun Temple at Konark, also known as the Black Pagoda, was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (Narasimha-I) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

Question 19

The tomb of Jahangir was built at -

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The tomb of Jahangir was built in Lahore, Pakistan. Jahangir was the fourth Mughal Emperor, and his tomb is a significant example of Mughal architecture.

Question 20

Who among the following Sultans tried to prohibit sati?

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Quiz 4: History Trivia: Mughals, Vijayanagar Empire, and Indian Rulers