medievalhistoryquiz1

1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 
2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of the north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(1) It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 

(2) It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 

(3) It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Aurang: In-charge of treasury of the State 
2. Banian: Indian agent of the East India Company 
3. Mirasidar: Designated revenue payer to the State 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as Amil. 
2. The iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 
3. The office of Mir Bakshi came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?