Delhi Sultanate: Miscellaneous

Total Questions: 27

11. In what context does 'Panahi' and 'Upanah' mention in the medieval Indian History ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Cloth
(b) Jewellery
(c) Accommodation
(d) Shoes

Correct Answer: (d) Shoes

Solution:In Medieval India, 'Panahi' and 'Upanah' were mentioned in the context of shoes.

12. In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Clothing
(b) Coins
(c) Ornaments
(d) Weapons

Correct Answer: (b) Coins

Solution:"Fanam" were small gold coins released during medieval period to 19h century in South India.

13. During the 13 and 14 Centuries AD the Indian peasants did not cultivate : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P. P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Wheat
(b) Barley
(c) Gram
(d) Maize

Correct Answer: (d) Maize

Solution:Indian peasants did not cultivate maize during the 13-14 century. Ibn Battuta stated that usually they cultivated rice, wheat, sugarcane and cotton thrice in a year. During this period, various spices were being sown in southern India. Maize was brought by Portuguese.

14. In medieval India, the designations Mahattara' and Pattakila were used for [I.A.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Military officers
(b) Village headmen
(c) Specialists in Vedic rituals
(d) Chiefs of craft guilds

Correct Answer: (b) Village headmen

Solution:According to an article entitled "Village Administration in Ancient India' published in Indian political science association in January-March 2004 (volume-65, No.1), the centre of administration in India was a village in ancient times (600-1200 AD). The village government was carried under the supervision of the village headman. He was also known as Gramani. In northern India, he was called Garmika or Grameyaka. Pattakila or Gramakuta in Maharashtra, Gavunda in Karnataka and Mahattaka in Uttar Pradesh. In the text, Indian Epigraphical Glossary (Writer-Dinesh Chandra Sarkar), Mahattaka has been stated as headman or the member of Panchayat Board. It is appropriate to mention here that Dr. Harishchandra Verma in his book 'Madhyakalin Bharat Bhag-1' has described Mahattar as "The categories of artisans found in inscriptions. Their head was called Mahattar.

15. The game of Polo was introduced in India by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Unani
(b) Britishers
(c) Turks
(d) Mughals

Correct Answer: (c) Turks

Solution:The game of Polo was introduced in India by Turks. Qutbuddin Aibak was fond of Polo (Chaugan). He died in 1210 while playing this game.

16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

List I	List II
A. Firuz Tughluq	1. Diwan-i-Riyasat
B. Balban	2. Nauroz
C. Alauddin	3. Construction of Canals
D. Jahangir	4. Sir Thomas Roe

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	3	2	1	4
(c)	4	1	2	3
(d)	4	3	2	1

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:Alauddin Khalji established the department 'Diwan-i- Riyasat' for looking after the financial matters. Firuz Tughluq built up 5 canals. Balban introduced Nauroz festival in the court of Delhi. British Ambassador Thomas Roe came to India during the period of Jahangir.

17. During the reign of which of the following Sultan of Delhi, Hindu gods and goddesses were worshiped in royal palaces ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

(a) Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Khilji
(b) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(c) Nasiruddin Khusro Shah
(d) Alauddin Masud Shah

Correct Answer: (c) Nasiruddin Khusro Shah

Solution:During the reign of Nasiruddin Khusro Shah, Hindu gods and goddesses were worshiped in royal palaces of Delhi Sultanate. Khusro Shah sat on the throne of Delhi Sultanate assuming the title 'Nasiruddin Khusro Shah' after the assasination of Mubarkshah.

18. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Iltutmish - Father of Razia
(b) Gulbadan Begum - Daughter of Babur
(c) Hamida Banu Begum - Wife of Allaudin Khilji
(d) Shah Turkan - Wife of Iltutmish

Correct Answer: (c) Hamida Banu Begum - Wife of Allaudin Khilji

Solution:Hamida Banu Begum was the queen consort of Mughal emperor Humayun and mother of his successor, third Mughal emperor Akbar. Rest of the options are correct.

19. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Traveller	Country
(a) Ibn Batuta	1. Morocco
(b) Marco Polo	2. Italy
(c) Abdur Razzaq	3. Turkey
(d) Nuniz	4. Portugal

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:Ibn Batuta (1333-1347 AD) was a traveller from Morocco. He came to India during the tenure of Muhammad Bin Tughluq. Marco Polo was a famous traveller from Venice (Italy). He visited India during the rule of Pandya ruler Marvarman Kulshekhara (1268-1310 AD). Iranian Ambassador Abdur Razzaq visited Vijayanagara during the rule of Devrai II (1422-46 AD). Nuniz was a Portguese traveller. He also visited Vijayanagara.

20. What is the sequence of arrival of these travellers ?

1. Ibn Battuta

2. Tavernier

3. Al-Biruni

4. Manucci

Code:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	3	1	2	4
(c)	2	3	4	1
(d)	4	1	2	3

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:(i) Al-Biruni: Al-Biruni was a resident of Khiva (ancient Khwarizm). He was in the court of the last emperor of Khiva dynasty as a scholar and diplomat before Mahmud Ghazni's victory over India. He came to India with Mahmud Ghazni during his invasion on India.
(ii) Ibn Battuta (1333-1347): He was Moroccan traveller. He came to India during the Sultanate period in the regime of Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq (1325-1351A.D.) Muhammad Tughluq appointed him as "Qazi' of Delhi. Later, he sent him China as an ambassador in 1342. Не experiences in his book "Rihla."
composed his travelling

(iii) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (17th century): A French gem merchant and traveller began his voyage the period of Shahjahan. He made six voyages of East. He wrote his travel accounts in his book "The Six Voyages of Johnn Baptista Tavernier".

(iv) Niccolo Manucci (1653-1708 A.D.): He was an Italian traveller. He reached India from his hometown Venice while travelling to Turkiye and Asia. He had given his services to Prince Dara Shukoh as a cannoneer. Later, he opted the medical profession. Manucci is famous for his work. "Storia do Mogor or Mogul India, 1653-1708"

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Delhi Sultanate: Miscellaneous

11. In what context does 'Panahi' and 'Upanah' mention in the medieval Indian History ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

12. In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

13. During the 13 and 14 Centuries AD the Indian peasants did not cultivate : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P. P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

14. In medieval India, the designations Mahattara' and Pattakila were used for [I.A.S. (Pre) 2014]

15. The game of Polo was introduced in India by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001]

16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

17. During the reign of which of the following Sultan of Delhi, Hindu gods and goddesses were worshiped in royal palaces ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

18. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

19. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

20. What is the sequence of arrival of these travellers ?

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