Q. Who took the title of Nizam-Ul-Mulk Asaf Jah and founded the state of Hyderabad? (a) Saadat Khan (b) Safdarjung (c) Chin Qilich Khan (d) Murshid Quli Khan Ans: (c) Chin Qilich Khan Explanation:  The correct answer is (c) Chin Qilich Khan. Chin Qilich Khan, also known ...

Q. Who were the Poligars in late 18th century North Arcot? (a) Peasants (b) Religious leaders (c) Administrators (d) Local chiefs Ans: (d) Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Local chiefs. In the late 18th century, particularly in the North Arcot region, the term "Poligars" ...

Q. Which of the following states emerged after the decline of the Mughals: (a) North West Provinces (b) Rajput states (c) Hyderabad (d) Mysore Ans: (c) Hyderabad

Q. ‘Successor States’ emerged after Mughal decline. Which of these statements concerning them is false? (a) The Successor States ensured succession of the eldest son of the king. (b) Successor states were carved out of Mughal provinces by erstwhile governors. (c) The heads of Successor ...

Q. Which of these statements are correct according to the ‘Aligarh’ school’s argument? I. Mughals declined because of incapable rulers. II. The crisis of the Mughal empire was fiscal in character. III. Mughals declined because of internal warfare among successors. IV. Mughals declined ...

Q. The conquest of Bengal by East India Company led to: (a) colonization of India (b) industrial revolution in India (c) stoppage of all exports from India (d) the rise of other European trading companies in India Ans: (a) colonization of India Explanation: The conquest of Bengal ...

Q. Mercantilist ideas were dominant in Europe in: (a) 20th Century (b) 10th Century (c) 4th Century B.C (d) 16th to 18th Century Ans: (d) 16th to 18th Century Explanation: The correct answer is (d) 16th to 18th Century. Mercantilist ideas were dominant in Europe during the 16th ...

Q. The East India Company’s servants were allowed to carry on country trade till they were paid regular salaries by the directive of which Governor-General? (a) Robert Clive (b) Cornwallis (c) Warren Hastings (d) Wellesley Ans: (b) Cornwallis

Q. The following rulers are known in history for their constructive contribution in various fields: 1. Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan – Art of warfare 2. Krishnadevaraya – Telugu literature 3. Sher Shah Suri – Roads and land reforms 4. Afghans and Turks – Construction of tombs and arches ...

Q. Some terms pertinent to the medieval Indian polity and economy are given below: 1. Deshasta – A group of persons or a person indigenous to the Desh of Maharashtra 2. Dehezada – Detailed register of the villages and land-holdings in a pargana 3. Babti – A portion of the government ...

Q. Some terms pertinent to medieval Indian polity and economy are given below: 1. Istawa – A step-wise increasing revenue settlement commonly used during recovery from natural disasters or devastation 2. Nazar – Formal gift to a superior, often in return for the grant of rights, to ...

Q. The portion of revenue allotted to zamindars in lieu of their services: (a) Paibaqi (b) Nankar (c) Muhr (d) Pishkash Ans: (d) Pishkash