Medieval Indian History MCQs

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Bhimdev Solanki II is famous for opposing the invasions of Muhammad Ghori. His most significant victory over Ghori was near Mount Abu around 1178 AD. This historical event denotes the valor of Bhimdev and his determined efforts in halting the expansion of Ghori. The Solanki dynasty, also known as the Chalukyas of Gujarat, is renowned for its bravery and resistance against foreign invasions.

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The Sena Dynasty was established by Hemanta Sen, a vassal of the Pala Empire who revolted against it. Third king in line, Ballala Sena, introduced Kulinism in Bengal, a social structure system believed to have imposed strict marriage rules and led to the socio-political stratification of Bengali Hindu society. Ballala Sena also authored important literature including Adbhuta Sagara, Dan Sagara, and Bhasa-Chintamoni.

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The treaty of Purandhar was signed on Jun 11^th 1665 between Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I who was the commander of Mughal army and Maratha ruler Shivaji.

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Padmavat of Malik Muhammad Jayasi is a poem about the beauty and Jauhar of Padmani.

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Akbar had a committee of scholars with cross lingual expertise. Some of them were Naqeeb Khan, Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni, Mulla Sheri and Sultan Haji Thanesari.

• In that era Mahabharat was translated into Persian and was renamed as Razm Namah (Saga of the Battlefield).
• Ramayana was translated by Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni. Badayuni also took up the task of Singhasan Batisi into Persian , which was later titled Khurd Afza in Persian.
• Atharva Veda was translated by Haji Ibrahim Sirhindi. Rajataringini by Kalhana was translated by Maulana Shah Mohammad Shahabadi. Panchtantra were rendered into Persian by Mulla Hussain Waiz and it was called Anwar-i-Suhaili.
• Panchatantra was also translated in Persian by Maulana Husain Faizi and its translated name was Yar-i-Danish. 
• Abul Fazal, Vazeer of Akbar and author of Akbarnama had translated Panchatantra in persian as Anvar-i-Saadat.

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Babur is the first Indian ruler who could bring Kabul and Kandhar under Indian Empire only after Kushans. Having both Kabul and Kandhar didn’t happen every time in the Indian medieval History. Babur was born in Uzbekisthan.

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Iltutmish made Delhi the capital in place of Lahore. Iltutmish succeeded Qutb-ud-din Aibak as the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, and during his reign in the early 13th century, he moved the capital from Lahore to Delhi. This transition further solidified Delhi’s importance as the center of power for the Sultanate.

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Hyderabad was established in 1591 AD on the banks of the Musi River on the northern tip of the Deccan Plateau by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

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In 1563 AD, Mughal Emperor Akbar abolished the pilgrimage tax on Hindus. All restrictions on the building of places of  worship were removed. The result was that a large number of temples were built all over the country.

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For the welfare and betterment of an empire, the Mughal emperor Jahangir issued the ordinances called as Dastur-ul-Amal (or 12 rules of code of conduct).