Medieval History
Topics covered in Medieval History GK Quiz:
Medieval History – Triparty Struggle Prathiharas Palas, Chola Empire, The Turkish conquest of India, Ghaznavid Muhammad Gori, Rajput states, Delhi sultanate (which includes Slave dynasty, Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, Lodhis), Mughal empire, Maratha Confederacy, Southern Dynasties (which includes Hoysalas, Yadavas, and Kakatiyas), Vijaynagara Empire, Bahmani Kingdom, Regional kingdoms, Religious Movements which includes Bhakti Movement and Sufi Movement.
1. Consider the following statements regarding trade and commerce in early medieval India:
- Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, India’s trade with the West did not seriously affect.
- The Chief Indian port for trade with southeast Asia and China was Tamralipti.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- As per many historians, the fall of the Roman empire did not seriously affect India’s trade with the West. Since the two major empires Byzantine empire (based in Constantinople) and the Sassanid empire (based in Iran) rose during the subsequent period and took a keen interest in trade with India.
- The chief Indian port for sailing to Java and Sumatra was Tamralipti (Tamluk) in Bengal.
2. Razia Sultana, the one and only female ever to rule the Delhi Sultanate was the daughter of :
(A) Balban
(B) Iltutmish
(C) Yakut Khan
(D) Imaduddin Raihan
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Razia Sultana was the only female ever to rule as the Sultan of Delhi. She was the daughter of the third ruler of the Delhi
Sultanate, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish.
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3. Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded India during the reign of :
(A) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
(B) Balban
(C) Firoj Shah Tughlaq
(D) Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded India during the reign of Iltutmish (1211-36) but did not enter deep into India as Iltutmish refused to give shelter to the Persian king, Khwarizm Shah, whom Chengiz Khan was chasing.
4. Who gave permission to Britishers to set up their first factory in Surat?
(A) Shahjahan
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Jahangir
(D) Akbar
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
William Hawkins visited the court of Mughal Ruler Jahangir and received a Farman which allowed East India Company (EIA) to set up their first factory at Surat in 1613.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagar Empire:
- It was founded by Harihara and Bukka of the Tuluva dynasty in 1336.
- Kalyanamandapam and Raya Gopurams are distinct features of Vijayanagar-style architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- Vijayanagar was founded by Harihara and Bukka of the Sangama dynasty in 1336.
- The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara style of architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams (gateway) and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in temples. The horse was the most common animal found in carved pillars.
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