Welcome to your Medieval History Quiz 5
1.
Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the 'Jagadguru' by his Muslim subjects because of his belief in secularism? [2000]
2.
To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked A on the map represent? [1999]
3.
Assertion (A): During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. [1999] Reason (R): Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war. Choose the correct option.
4.
Assertion (A): At first, the Turkish administration in India was essentially military. [1998] Reason (R): The country was parcelled out as 'Iqtas' among leading military leaders. Choose the correct option.
5.
Assertion (A): During the reign of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on an expedition to Balkh, Badakhshan, and Qandahar. [1998] Reason (R): The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle East was a marvelous success. Choose the correct option.
6.
Consider the following statements: Ahadis were those troopers who [1998]
I. Offered their services singly.
II. Did not attach themselves to any chief.
III. Had the emperor as their immediate colonel.
IV. Attached themselves to Mirzas.
Of these statements:
7.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1998]
List I
- 1556
- 1600
III. 1686
- 1739
List II
- A) Battle of HaldiGhati
- B) Nadir Shah's capture of Delhi
- C) Death of Shivaji
- D) Grant of Charter to East India
Company
- E) Accession of Akbar
8.
In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar's empire at a certain juncture: 'A' stands for an independent country and 'B' marks the site of a city. Which one of the following alternatives gives all correct information? [1998]
9.
The member of Shivaji's Astha Pradhana who looked after foreign affairs was [1998]
10.
The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the viewpoint of [1998]
