Q. What was the important reason for the fall of Vijayanagar Empire? (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers (b) Internal instability and weakness of Princes (c) Moplah’s rebellion (d) Economic bankruptcy Ans: (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers Explanation: The fall of the Vijayanagar Empire can be attributed to (a) unity among the Muslim rulers. […]
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Q. During Aurangzeb’s reign, which of the following were not included in his government? (a) Rajputs (b) Pathans (c) Marathas (d) All of these Ans: (c) Marathas Explanation: During Aurangzeb’s reign, (c) Marathas were not included in his government. Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, ruled a vast empire in the Indian subcontinent during the late
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Q. The great philosopher Shankara advocated (a) Dvaita (b) Advaita (c) Hinduism (d) Altruism Ans: (b) Advaita Explanation: The great philosopher Shankara advocated (b) Advaita. Shankara, also known as Adi Shankaracharya, was an influential philosopher and theologian who lived in India during the 8th century CE. He is credited with revitalizing and systematizing the Advaita
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Q. The purpose of Mohammad Ghazni’s attack on India was (a) To plunder the wealth of India (b) To spread Islam in India (c) To rule over the territories of India (d) None of these Ans: (a) To plunder the wealth of India Explanation: The purpose of Muhammad Ghazni’s attacks on India was primarily (a)
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Q. “Mansabdars” in Mughal period were (a) Landlords and Zamindars (b) Officials of the state (c) Those who had to give revenue (d) Revenue collectors Ans: (b) Officials of the state Explanation: In the Mughal period, “Mansabdars” referred to (b) officials of the state. The Mansabdars were a system of ranking and administration introduced by
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Q. The earnings of the kings in the Medieval age were mostly derived from (a) Offerings made at the temples (b) Land revenue (c) Trade (d) Industrial production Ans: (b) Land revenue Explanation: In the Medieval age, the earnings of kings were mostly derived from (b) land revenue. During the Medieval period, land was a
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Q. Which of the following Muslim rulers enforced price control system? (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Mohd. Tughlaq (c) lltutmish (d) Balban Ans: (a) Alauddin Khilji Explanation: The Muslim ruler who enforced a price control system was (a) Alauddin Khilji. Alauddin Khilji, the second ruler of the Khilji dynasty in medieval India, implemented a series of
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Q. “Sufi Sect” originated and developed in (a) Christianity (b) Islam (c) Hinduism (d) Zoroastrianism Ans: (b) Islam Explanation: The “Sufi Sect” originated and developed within (b) Islam. Sufism is a mystical dimension of Islam that emerged in the early centuries of the religion’s development. It emphasizes the inner spiritual experience and seeks to attain
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Q. Among the following who was the proponent of the ‘Bhakti Cult’ from West Bengal? (a) Chaitanya Prabhu (b) Ramanujacharyulu (c) Ramanand (d) Kabir Ans: (a) Chaitanya Prabhu Explanation: The proponent of the ‘Bhakti Cult’ from West Bengal was (a) Chaitanya Prabhu. Chaitanya Prabhu, also known as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was a 16th-century saint and spiritual
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Q. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold,
