History: ancient and medieval India - Question Bank
1. The earliest evidence of coinage in India is found in the form of:
2. The term 'Dravidian style' in architecture is most associated with the temples built by which dynasty?
3. The treaty of Salbai in 1782 was signed between the British East India Company and:
4. Which of the following was a major cause for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
5. The famous 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri was built by:
6. The administrative reforms of Sher Shah Suri included:
7. Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty in Eastern India?
8. The architectural style of the Khajuraho temples is primarily associated with which dynasty?
9. The famous Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was built by:
10. Which Pallava king is credited with the construction of the monolithic rathas at Mahabalipuram?
11. The Sangam literature, a collection of ancient Tamil poetry, provides valuable insights into the socio-political conditions of:
12. The earliest known systematic treatise on Indian medicine is:
13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Vedic period?
14. The 'Palaeography' is the study of:
15. The Hampi ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the remnants of which empire?
16. Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system?
17. The famous rock-cut temples of Elephanta are dedicated to which deity?
18. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between:
19. The Peshwas became the de facto rulers of the Maratha Confederacy during the reign of which Maratha king?
20. The Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj established an independent kingdom with his capital at:
21. Aurangzeb's religious policy was characterized by:
22. Which Mughal emperor is known for his architectural achievements, including the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra?
23. The Mansabdari system introduced by the Mughals was a system of:
24. Akbar's policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' aimed at:
25. The famous 'Ain-i-Akbari' was compiled by:
26. The Sufi saint who settled in Delhi and was revered by both Muslims and Hindus was:
27. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, emphasized:
28. Kabir, a prominent Bhakti saint, was known for his teachings that:
29. The Bhakti movement in medieval India was characterized by:
30. The Bahmani Sultanate was established in the Deccan by:
31. The famous Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire was a contemporary of:
32. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by which two brothers?
33. Muhammad bin Tughlaq's controversial experiment of shifting the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was an attempt to:
34. Alauddin Khalji's market control policy was primarily aimed at:
35. The 'Tughlaq Nama', a historical work, was written by:
36. Who founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 AD?
37. The 'Prithviraj Raso', an epic poem, chronicles the life and deeds of:
38. The Rashtrakuta king who built the monolithic Kailasa temple at Ellora was:
39. The Chalukya dynasty, known for its patronage of art and architecture, had its capital at:
40. Which of the following was NOT a major port of the Chola kingdom?
41. The famous Konark Sun Temple was built during the reign of which dynasty?
42. Who was the famous physician in ancient India whose work 'Charaka Samhita' is a foundational text of Ayurveda?
43. The Ajanta Caves are renowned for their exquisite:
44. Which dynasty ruled during the Gupta period, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of India'?
45. The Gandhara school of art, which flourished in ancient India, is characterized by:
46. Which ancient Indian text is a treatise on statecraft and economic policy attributed to Kautilya?
47. The rock edicts of Ashoka were written primarily in which script?
48. Who is considered the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
49. The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent is found at which site?
50. Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites is famous for its Great Bath?