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“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
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With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
- These are the units of land in Mughal empire.
- Mughal Empire was divided into Suba. Suba was further divided into Sarkar. Sarkar was further divided into Pargana;
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Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India:
- Jean-Baptise Tavernier (1605–89) a French jeweller and merchant provides us with a lot of knowledge on diamond mines in south India.
- He is known to have transported the future ‘Hope Diamond’ from India to France.
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The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is
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Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Nimbarka era was around 12th century AD while Akbar lived from 1542 to 1605 AD.
- Kabir belonged to the earlier era than Sirhindi.
- Sirhindi was Islamic, Hanafi, scholar of Naqshbandi silsilah in Haryana in 1624 whereas Kabir was the follower of Nirgun bhakti in 15th century.
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Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
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Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority 2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land 3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
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In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
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During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the English East India Company establish its first factory in India?
- In 1608, the company's first ship arrived at Surat.
- Captain William Hawkins, a representative of the East India Company came to Jehangir’s Court.
- In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe, an English emissary, reached out to the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (1605-1627).
- Subsequently, Jahangir issued a farman to establish a factory at Surat.
- The English also established factories at Madras, Masulipatnam and Calcutta.
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In Indian history, who was Abdul Hamid Lahori?
- Abdul Hamid Lahori was a traveller and historian during the period of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658).
- He later became a court historian of Shah Jahan.
- He wrote the book Padshahnama, about the reign of Shah Jahan.
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Alam Khan who invited Babur to invade India was
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A: Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army. R: He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana in Central Asia.
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The battle of Dharmat was fought between
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The motive behind Shahjahan’s Balkh campaign was to
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A: The Battle of Khanwa was certainly more decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat. R: Rana Sanga, the Rajput hero, was certainly a more formidable adversary than Ibrahim Lodi.
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A: During the time of Akbar for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. R: Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.
- For every ten cavalrymen the mansabdar had to maintain twenty horses.
- So that horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.
- A sawar with only one horse was considered to be only half a sawar.
- The Mughal cavalry force remained an efficient and formidable one as long as the 10-20 rules were maintained.
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In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar’s empire at a certain juncture. ‘A’ stands for an independent country and ‘B’ marks the site of a city. Which one of the following alternatives gives all correct information?
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I A. 1556 B. 1600 C. 1686 D. 1739 List-II 1. Battle of Haldi Ghati 2. Naadir Shah’s capture of Delhi 3. Death of Shivaji 4. Grant of Charter to EIC 5. Accession of Akbar
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Consider the following statements: Ahadis were those troopers who 1. Offered their services singly 2. Did not attach themselves to any chief 3. Had the emperor as their immediate colonel 4. Attached themselves to Mirzas. Of these statements
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A: During the reign of Shahjahan, Dara Shikoh was sent on expedition to Balkh, Badakshan and Qandahar. R: The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle-East was a marvelous success.
- Shahjahan’s Balkh, Badakshan campaign failed miserably.
- The Mughal decided to attack central Asia, taking advantage of the political turmoil and divisions in central Asia.
- In 1645, Mughal army led by Asalat khan was sent North to occupy Badakhshan.
- But the campaign was not successful.
- Huge difference in resources between the two empires and difficult terrain were the main reasons for the failure.
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The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the viewpoint of
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Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was
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The first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state was
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The Mansabdari System introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in
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In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:
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Akbar’s mausoleum is situated at
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Among the following Mughal rulers who was the founder of Mansabdari System?
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Which of the following were the causes for the rapid dissolution of the Mughal Empire? I. Degeneration of the Mughal nobility II. The absence of the Law of Succession III. Foreign invasion Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid
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Mansabdari system was introduced by
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Akbar found the Din-i-Ilahi primarily to
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Which of the following is not true about Mughal army?
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Who among the following accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
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Whose tomb among the following is not located in India?
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Assertion (A): Akbar introduced Din-i-Illahi which became more popular. Reason (R): Din-i-Illahi was a religious order, suitable for the people of all religions.
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Which Mughal ruler introduced the Mansabdari system in India?
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Which one of the following was the cause of disintegration of the Mughal Empire?
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Who were ‘Jagirdars’ during the reign of Akbar?
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What was not the most important feature of land revenue system of Akbar?
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Whose name is associated with Fatehpur Sikri?
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“Mansabdars” in Mughal period were
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The earnings of the kings in the medieval age were mostly derived from
- Land revenue was the major source of the income in the medieval age.
- Several measures were taken to increase the land revenue.
- It was generally the 1/5 of the total production but later on, rose to 1/2 of the produce.
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During Aurangzeb’s reign, which of the following were not included in his government?