Question 1

Who wrote An Introduction to the Study of Indian History?

Accepted Answer

D. D. Kosambi is the author of "An Introduction to the Study of Indian History." He was a pioneering figure in applying Marxist historiography to Indian history, and his work has been influential in the field.

Question 2

The famous paper entitled "Was There Feudalism in Indian History? belongs to

Accepted Answer

Harbans Mukhia is known for his work challenging the applicability of the term "feudalism" to Indian history, which is discussed in his paper "Was There Feudalism in Indian History?"

Question 3

Which among the following is/are the structural models related to the early Indian society?

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All the options (A, B, and C) represent structural models related to the early Indian society. The feudal system, integrated polity, and segmentary state are all concepts used by historians and anthropologists to describe and analyze the organization, governance, and social structure of early Indian societies.

Question 4

What is Samanta system

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The Samanta system was a political system in ancient and medieval India where local rulers or chiefs were integrated into a hierarchical structure of vassals under a king or emperor.

Question 5

How many jitals made up a tanka?

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A tanka was a medieval Indian coin that was equivalent to 48 jitals.

Question 6

Who is identified as Tamerlane?

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Tamerlane is another name for Timur, a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and parts of India in the late 14th century.

Question 7

Who was the first Sultan to pay soldiers in cash instead of through iqtas?

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Ala-ud-din Khalji was the first Sultan to pay his soldiers in cash instead of through the traditional system of iqtas (land grants), as part of his military reforms to ensure greater control over the army.

Question 8

What was araghatta?

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Araghatta is an ancient water lifting device used in India, which operates on the principle of a rotating wheel to lift water from wells or other water sources for irrigation and other purposes.

Question 9

Who among the following medieval historians commented that death liberated Muhammad Tughluq from his people and freed them from him?

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Question 10

What was kharaj?

Accepted Answer

Kharaj was a form of land tax in Islamic law.

Question 11

Who were the rais and ranas?

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The terms "rais" and "ranas" refer to local chiefs or leaders who often opposed the sultans' rule in various regions. They were significant figures in the local governance and power structures, resisting the central authority of the sultans to maintain their autonomy and control over their territories.

Question 12

Who were barids?

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Barids were secret agents in the Islamic world, particularly within the Abbasid Caliphate, where they formed part of an extensive espionage and postal network. They played a crucial role in gathering intelligence and disseminating information for the caliphate.

Question 13

Under whose reign did diwan-i-arz become a separate department?

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Under the reign of Balban, the diwan-i-arz, which was responsible for military affairs, became a separate department.

Question 14

What was the correct chronology of the Delhi sultanate?

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The correct chronology of the Delhi Sultanate is Slave, Khalji, Tughluq, Sayyid, Lodi. This sequence represents the order in which these dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate, starting from the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty in the 13th century and ending with the Lodi dynasty in the 16th century before the Mughal Empire.

Question 15

Who was known as 'Lakh Baksh'?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty in India, was known as 'Lakh Baksh' or 'Giver of Lakhs' due to his generosity and patronage in distributing wealth among his subjects and for his contributions to building mosques and madrasas.

Question 16

Who introduced chahra for the first time?

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Quiz 1: Indian History and Culture