11. Who among the following rulers of Bengal had issued a coin named Zurbe Murshedabad?
[A] Mir Jafar
[B] Mir Qasim
[C] Murshid Quli Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Murshid Quli Khan]
Notes:
Murshid Quli Khan was the First Nawab of Bengal whose reign in this capacity was from 1717 to 1727. He changed the name of Makhsusabad to Murshidabad and as soon as Farrukhsiyar acknowledged his changing the name of Makhsusabad to Murshidabad he released Zurbe Murshedabad coin, in his own new mint.
12.Which among the following foreign travellers is not correctly paired with their respective period of visit in India?
[A] Fa Hien – Gupta Period
[B] Hiuen Tsang – Post Gupta Period
[C] Al Beruni – Early Medieval Period
[D] Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period
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Correct Answer: D [Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period]
Notes:
Ibn Batuta – Sultanate Period during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
13.Gadyanam is the name of ——-coins issued by Kakatiyas?
[A] Silver
[B] Copper
[C] Gold
[D] Lead
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Correct Answer: C [Gold]
Notes:The Kakatiya issued coins in metals like Gold, Silver, Copper and lead.
- The Gold coins were known as Gadyanam or Mada
- The Silver coins were known as “Rukalu” (10 Rukalu= 1 Mada)
The Kakatiya coins were engraved in Nandinagari script, which is sister of Devnagari script.
14.In which year, Somnath Temple was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] 1021 AD
[B] 1025 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1030 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1025 AD]
Notes:
The Somnath Temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025 AD. Due to his attack and plunder on Hindu temples, Mahmud was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols). The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD. This temple was later destroyed and repaired many times during the entire history of medieval India.
15.Which among the following is / are correct statements with respect to the Gallabaksha System?
1. This system was generally prevailing in central India including Malwa, Bundelkhand etc.
2. The division of the crop was done after the crop was cut
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: B [ Only 2 is correct ]
Notes:| Gallabakhsh was a system of assessment in which the crop produce was divided after it was cut. It was prevalent in most parts of North West Boundaries of India i.e. modern Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of POK. |
16.Consider the following pairs:
- Diwan-i-Mustakhraj – Introduced by Alauddin Khilji
- Diwan-e-Amir-Kohi – Introduced by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
- Diwan-i-Bandagani – Introduced by Firoz Tughluq
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Diwan-i-Bandagan was Department of Slaves introduced by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi was Department of agriculture introduced by Muhammad bin Tughluq. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj was Department of arrears introduced by Alauddin Khilji.
17.Who inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutub-ud-din
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins.
18.Which of the following places on Indian coast came under the earliest attack by Arabs on India?
[A] Kochi
[B] Thane
[C] Sindh
[D] Porbandar
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Correct Answer: B [Thane]
Notes:
The earliest attacks on India by Arabs happened around 636 AD [four years after death of Prophet Mohammadin 632AD] when two naval expeditions against Thana on the coast of Maharashtra and Broach (Bharuch) on the coast of Gujarat, had been repulsed by Indian rulers in the reign of Caliph Umar (AD 634-644). The attack on Thane was repulsed by forces of Chalukya king Pulkeshin-II.
19.The credit of establishing the Muslim rule in India goes to__?
[A] Arabs
[B] Turks
[C] Mongols
[D] Perseans
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Correct Answer: B [Turks]
Notes:
The credit of establishing the Muslim rule in India goes to the Turks. The reason for their conquest of India lies in following
• They had assuming the leadership of Islam through conversion with more fanatical in their religious zeal
• Their sense of superiority of their race
• They had determination to propagate Islam
• They had believe in strength of their arms The Turks conquered a large part of western Asia and moving towards the east penetrated into India with Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was the first to penetrate deep into India.
20.Who started the office of Diwan – i – Arz ?
[A] Raziya
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Qutubuddin Aibak
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
To deal with internal and external disturbance , Balban reorganized the military department called Diwan – i – Arz and pensioned off those soldiers and troopers who were no longer fit for the service. He also appointed spies in every department and also organized a strong centralised army.