Medieval Indian History MCQs

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Qaiqubad, also known as Qaiqabad, was the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate. His full name was Shams ud-Din Qaiqubad. He ruled from 1287 to 1290. Qaiqubad’s reign marked the decline of the Slave Dynasty and he was eventually overthrown by Jalal ud-Din Firuz Khalji, who founded the Khalji Dynasty in 1290.

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Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was known as a mixture of opposites as he made his decisions at the wrong time and changed them when it was too late. He took wrong decisions in wrong time. He is way ahead of his time.

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After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazani, Bhimdev reconstructed the Somnath Temple.In 1024, the Somnath temple was constructed by Mularaja which was devastated by the famous Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni, who invaded the pantheon beyond the Thar Desert.

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Qutub shahi of golkonda is not an independent kingdom. They were under the Mughals later took help from British also.

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In the Maratha Land revenue system, assessment of land revenue was based on measurement. The Kathi of Malik Ambar was adopted as the unit of measurement. The length of this kathi was five cubits and five closed fists and was later called Shivkathi. (Malik Ambar was the regent of the Nizamshahi dynasty of Ahmednagar from 1607 to 1626 and pioneer in guerilla warfare). Other common land measurement units in West India states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa include Bigha, Biswa, and Biswansi.

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In 1659 AD, Sultan Ali Adil Shah of Bijapur sent Afzal Khan (Governor of Deccan) to crush the growing power of Shivaji. But, Shivaji killed Afzal Khan with his baghnakh (or tiger’s claws).

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Within the military administration of the Maratha Empire, the cavalry was primarily divided into Bargis and Silahdars. Bargis was a term denoting light cavalry, while Silahdars referred to armed troopers. The Maratha Army was known for its guerrilla warfare tactics and swift cavalry attacks that played pivotal roles in victories against larger and more potent foes. This division allowed for comprehensive battlefield strategies where Bargis and Silahdars played distinct roles.

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Mahmud of Ghazni was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols), who attacked and plundered India 17 times.

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Muhammad Tughlaq had introduced gold coins (Dinar) and silver coins (Adl or Adlis). However, it was difficult to maintain the supply of gold and silver coins on a large scale. Consequently, Tughlaq replaced those coins and started the circulation of copper and brass coins as the token currency which had the same value of gold or silver coins in 1330-32 CE. But, he failed in  his attempt due to absence of security on coins, central mint and forgery of coins. The newly issued coins began to be devalued in markets and situation became worse. Then, at last, Sultan had to cancelled his farman and withdraw the token currency from market by  exchanging it from silver pieces.

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The Lodhi dynasty was established by the Ghizlai tribe of the Afghans, it was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451 AD.