Q. Which one of the following was the cause of disintegration of the Mughal Empire? (a) War of succession among sons of Aurangzeb (b) Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali (c) Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs, etc. (d) All of the above mentioned factors ...

Q. Who was the famous Deccan Hindu King whose fleet crossed the Bay of Bengal with an army and conquered a number of sates in Sumatra, Java and Malaysia? (a) Rajaraja I (b) Rajendra Chola (c) Pulakesin (d) Mahipala II Ans: (b) Rajendra Chola Explanation: The famous Deccan Hindu ...

Q. Whose name is associated with Fatehpur Sikri? (a) Akbar (b) Babar (c) Shah Jahan (d) Hamayun Ans: (a) Akbar Explanation: The name associated with Fatehpur Sikri is (a) Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri is a historical city located near Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was ...

Q. “Bijanti” government is compared to the Chola’s for (a) Rural democracy (b) Administrative system (c) Land revenue collection system (d) Display of wealth Ans: (d) Display of wealth

Q. What was the important reason for the fall of Vijayanagar Empire? (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers (b) Internal instability and weakness of Princes (c) Moplah’s rebellion (d) Economic bankruptcy Ans: (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers Explanation:  The fall of the ...

Q. During Aurangzeb’s reign, which of the following were not included in his government? (a) Rajputs (b) Pathans (c) Marathas (d) All of these Ans: (c) Marathas Explanation:  During Aurangzeb's reign, (c) Marathas were not included in his government. Aurangzeb, the ...

Q. The great philosopher Shankara advocated (a) Dvaita (b) Advaita (c) Hinduism (d) Altruism Ans: (b) Advaita Explanation: The great philosopher Shankara advocated (b) Advaita. Shankara, also known as Adi Shankaracharya, was an influential philosopher and theologian who lived ...

Q. The purpose of Mohammad Ghazni’s attack on India was (a) To plunder the wealth of India (b) To spread Islam in India (c) To rule over the territories of India (d) None of these Ans: (a) To plunder the wealth of India Explanation: The purpose of Muhammad Ghazni's attacks on ...

Q. “Mansabdars” in Mughal period were (a) Landlords and Zamindars  (b) Officials of the state (c) Those who had to give revenue (d) Revenue collectors Ans: (b) Officials of the state Explanation: In the Mughal period, "Mansabdars" referred to (b) officials of the state. ...

Q. The earnings of the kings in the Medieval age were mostly derived from (a) Offerings made at the temples (b) Land revenue (c) Trade (d) Industrial production Ans: (b) Land revenue Explanation: In the Medieval age, the earnings of kings were mostly derived from (b) land ...

Q. Which of the following Muslim rulers enforced price control system? (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Mohd. Tughlaq (c) lltutmish (d) Balban Ans: (a) Alauddin Khilji Explanation:  The Muslim ruler who enforced a price control system was (a) Alauddin Khilji. Alauddin Khilji, ...

Q. “Sufi Sect” originated and developed in (a) Christianity (b) Islam (c) Hinduism (d) Zoroastrianism Ans: (b) Islam Explanation: The "Sufi Sect" originated and developed within (b) Islam. Sufism is a mystical dimension of Islam that emerged in the early centuries of the ...