1. The real name of Afzal Khan, the commander of Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur was __?
[A] Abdullah Bhatari
[B] Samsuddin
[C] Sabar
[D] Muhammad Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Abdullah Bhatari]
Notes:
Afzal Khan was a medieval Indian commander who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, and fought against Shivaji. He was killed at a meeting with Shivaji and his army was defeated in the Battle of Pratapgad 1656.
2. Which of the following Mughal rulers banned engraving Kalma on coins?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Muhammad Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb stopped engraving Kalma on coins. Forbade the Parsis to celebrate their festival Navaroz. Released an order to ban the music everywhere and arrest those who listen to the music. His drink was plain water and he used to sleep on ground, something
3. Which among the following building built by Shah Jahan at Agra is similar in pattern of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow?
[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Agra fort
[C] Pearl Mosque
[D] Shah Jahani Mahal
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Correct Answer: C [Pearl Mosque]
Notes:
Pearl Mosque, also known as Moti Masjid, was built by Shah Jahan in Agra. Its design has some similarities with the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, particularly the use of domes. Shah Jahan, a Mughal Emperor, was renowned for his architectural achievements, including the iconic Taj Mahal. In constructing the Pearl Mosque, he introduced elements of Persian architecture, known for its symmetrical layouts and prominent domes, just like the architecture style seen in Saint Basil’s Cathedral.
4. Which among the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate declared himself as Sikandar-I-Sani?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).
5. During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
It was during the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb maximum number of books on classical music and Persian music were written. He himself was a player of veena and patronized music.
6. Who among the following is called Zinda Peer?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb is called Zinda Peer. He was a devoted worshipper and thus known as Zinda Pir (living saint). He was not anti-Hindu but kept changing his policies.
7. The city of Azimabad , which was abandoned since 7th century AD was revived by Shershah Suri and thus he founded the modern ________?
[A] Shergarh (Pakistan )
[B] Patna
[C] Sasaram
[D] Lothal
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
Notes:
Azimabad was the name of modern-day Patna during the eighteenth century, prior to the British Raj. It was revived by Sher shah suri.
8. Which of the following achievements is not associated with Iltutmish?
[A] Initiation of the silver tanka and copper jetal
[B] Establishment of the iqtadari system
[C] Formation of the Chalisa
[D] Advocacy of the Divine Right Theory
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Correct Answer: D [Advocacy of the Divine Right Theory]
Notes:
Iltutmish was known for innovations including the introduction of a new currency system and administrative reforms. He introduced the silver tanka and copper jetal, organized the Chalisa (a group of forty noblemen), and implemented the iqtadari system to manage land. The concept of the Divine Right Theory, however, is credited to Balban, one of his successors. This doctrine asserts the monarch’s authority is derived directly from God, and it was not a part of Iltutmish’s governance.
9. When did Mahmud of Ghazni died?
[A] 1027 AD
[B] 1028 AD
[C] 1029 AD
[D] 1030 AD
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Correct Answer: D [1030 AD]
Notes:
Sultan Mahmud Ghazni died at Ghazni in 1030 AD.
10. The ruling period of Firoz Shah Tughlaq over the Sultanate of Delhi was from
[A] 1351-1388 AD
[B] 1330-1351 AD
[C] 1351-1371 AD
[D] 1371-1401 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1351-1388 AD]
Notes:
The ruling period of Firoz Shah Tughlaq over the Sultanate of Delhi was from 1351-1388 AD. He was the son of a Hindu princess of Dipalpur.
