Medieval Indian History MCQs

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Bahadur Shah Zafar also known as Bahadur shah I is known as Mughal Muazzama. He ruled from 1707 to 1712.

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The coin was first introduced by Sher Shah Suri during his rule of India between 1540 and 1545. He introduced Gold,silver and copper coins.

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Azimabad was the name of modern-day Patna during the eighteenth century, prior to the British Raj. It was revived by Sher shah suri.

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Alauddin Khilji’s market reforms were oriented more towards administrative and military necessities than internal restructuring. He was expected to ensure that necessities of life, especially food-grains, to be available to the city folk at fair or reasonable prices. The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market. They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan.The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market.

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Sayana was a 14th-century scholar under Vijayanagar rulers Bukka Raya I and Harihara II. He wrote extensive commentaries on the Vedas. Sayana was associated with the Mimamsa school, which focuses on interpreting Vedic dharma based on Jaimini’s Purva Mimamsa Sutras.

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Allauddin Khilji is known for his ambitious expansionist policies as he sought to build an empire across India. His reign marked the beginning of a period of extensive military conquests. The “Sikandar-i-Sani” title pays homage to Alexander the Great (“Sikandar”) and reflects Allauddin Khilji’s aspirations towards comparable military success and empire-building.

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For the welfare of an empire, the Mughal emperor Jahangir issued the 12 ordinances called as Dastur-ul-Amal (or 12 rules of code of conduct). The excerpts of the ordinances are
a) abolished the Tagma’ and “meerwahi” toll taxes.
b) banned the manufacture and sale of the intoxicants.
c) Banned animal slaughter for two days i.e. i.e. Thursday (on his Coronation day) and Sunday (the day of his father Mughal empeor Akbar died).
d) Disallowed the mutilation of the limbs of the criminals, etc.

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Kotwal was the head of city administration who maintained law & order, implemented economic regulations and also kept vigil on the visitors.

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In the village, the most important official was the headman known as Muqaddam (or chaudhari), who was responsible for the controlling of local crimes. The principle of local responsibility for local crimes was introduced by Sher Shah Suri.

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Rajashekhar, a great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, was the court poet of Mahendra pala (or Mahipala), Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty  ruler.
The works attributed to poet Rajshekhara viz. Viddhasalabhanjika, Balabharata, Karpuramanjari, Balaramayaṇa and Kavyamimamsa.