Welcome to your medievalhistoryquiz2
1.
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: [2016]
- The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.Â
- Private owners of workshops paid an ‘industries tax’.Â
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system? [2015]
- A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authorityÂ
- Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of landÂ
- Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlordÂ
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
3.
Consider the following pairs: [2015] Medieval Indian State: Present Region
- Champaka: Central IndiaÂ
- Durgara: JammuÂ
- Kuluta: MalabarÂ
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
4.
Consider the following: [2015] The arrival of Babur into India led to the .
- Introduction of gunpowderÂ
- Introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architectureÂ
- Establishment of Timurid dynastyÂ
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
5.
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong? [2015]
6.
In Medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for: [2014]
7.
What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the Third Battle of Panipat? [2010]
8.
Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah. [2006] Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
9.
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi? [2006]
10.
Who among the following laid the foundation of the Rashtrakuta Empire? [2006]
