History: medieval India - Question Bank
1. The period of medieval Indian history is generally considered to span from the 8th century CE to the:
2. The 'Ain-i-Akbari', a comprehensive account of Akbar's administration, revenue system, and household, was written by whom?
3. The 'Chahar Taslim' and 'Zamin Bos' were forms of salutation or obeisance practiced in the Mughal court, which were later abolished by:
4. The 'Guru-ka-Langar' (community kitchen) was a significant institution started by the Sikh Gurus to promote:
5. The 'Treaty of Purandar' in 1665 was signed between Shivaji Maharaj and which Mughal general?
6. Who was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy, which emerged as a significant power in the 17th century?
7. The 'Battle of Talikota' in 1565 led to the decline of which powerful South Indian empire?
8. The 'Adi Granth', compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, is the holy scripture of which religion?
9. The 'Dohas' of Kabir are known for their simple yet profound teachings on:
10. The Sufi concept of 'Wahdat-ul-Wujud' (Unity of Being) was popularized in India by which mystic?
11. The 'Bhakti movement' saw the rise of influential saints like Kabir, Guru Nanak, and Mira Bai. What was a common theme emphasized by many Bhakti saints?
12. The 'Ganj-i-Shakar' was a title associated with which prominent Sufi saint of the Chishti order?
13. The 'Shikast' and 'Paiwast' forms of land revenue collection were prevalent during the Mughal period. What do they refer to?
14. The Battle of Khanwa in 1527, in which Babur defeated Rana Sanga, was crucial for consolidating Mughal power in North India. Who was Rana Sanga?
15. Aurangzeb's reign was marked by a significant expansion of the Mughal Empire but also by increasing religious intolerance and conflict. Which of these was NOT a policy of Aurangzeb?
16. The 'Zabt system' of land revenue assessment, which involved measurement and classification of land, was perfected during the reign of:
17. Who was the Sikh Guru who was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for allegedly supporting a rebel prince?
18. The Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of which emperor?
19. The 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri was erected by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which region?
20. The Mughal Emperor known for his patronage of art and architecture, and for building the Taj Mahal, was:
21. Who was the Rajput ruler who famously fought against Akbar at the Battle of Haldighati?
22. The 'Din-i-Ilahi', a syncretic religion propounded by Akbar, was an attempt to unify his diverse subjects. What does 'Din-i-Ilahi' mean?
23. The 'Mansabdari system', a ranking system for military and civil officials, was introduced by which Mughal Emperor?
24. The Second Battle of Panipat, fought in 1556, saw the Mughal forces led by Akbar defeating whom?
25. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, defeating the last Lodi Sultan at the First Battle of Panipat?
26. The 'Ashtapradhan', a council of eight ministers, was a feature of administration in which Maratha kingdom during the medieval period?
27. The famous 'Gol Gumbaz' at Bijapur, the mausoleum of Adil Shah I, belongs to which of the successor states of the Bahmani Sultanate?
28. The Bahmani Sultanate, a significant Muslim kingdom in the Deccan, was founded by whom?
29. The Vijayanagara Empire, a major South Indian kingdom during the medieval period, was founded by whom?
30. Which Chola ruler was a contemporary of the early Delhi Sultans and known for his naval expeditions?
31. The 'Bara Gumbad' and 'Sheesh Gumbad' are important tombs from the period of which dynasty?
32. Who is credited with establishing the first permanent army and regular pay for soldiers in the Delhi Sultanate?
33. The 'Alai Darwaza', a magnificent gateway to the Qutub complex, was built by which ruler?
34. The 'Akkai Din ka Jhonpra' mosque in Ajmer was originally a Sanskrit college, destroyed and converted by whom?
35. Which architectural style, characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults, began to flourish during the Delhi Sultanate?
36. The 'Qutub Minar' was initiated by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by whom?
37. Which Sufi saint's shrine is located in Ajmer and was a prominent figure during the Delhi Sultanate period?
38. The 'Musaharat' policy of consolidating power through marriage alliances was associated with which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
39. Who was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty, which succeeded the Tughlaqs?
40. The invasion of Timur (Tamerlane) in 1398 led to the weakening and eventual collapse of which Sultanate?
41. The famous 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi' was written by Ziauddin Barani during the reign of which Sultan?
42. The city of Agra was founded by which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
43. Who was the founder of the Lodi dynasty, the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
44. The practice of 'Iqta' system, land grants in lieu of salary, was extensively developed during the rule of which dynasty?
45. The 'Diwan-i-Bandagan', a department for slaves, was established by which Sultan?
46. Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his ambitious and often controversial projects like shifting the capital to Daulatabad and introducing token currency?
47. The famous 'Tughlaqabad Fort' was built by which ruler?
48. Who was the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty to ascend the throne of the Delhi Sultanate?
49. Which dynasty established its rule in the Delhi Sultanate after overthrowing the Ghurid governor?
50. The earliest historical account of medieval India begins with the disintegration of which empire?