Medieval History (Part-I)

Total Questions: 60

51. The following item consist of two statements, one labelled as "Assertion A" and the other as "Reason R". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if "Assertion A" and "Reason R" are individually true and if so, whether the "Reason R" is the correct explanation for the given Assertion A". Select your answers to these items using the codes given below and mark your Answer Sheet accordingly. [2002]

Assertion (A): Muhammad Bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-Dwari.

Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by plague and many people died

(a) Both A and R are individually true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (a) Both A and R are individually true but R is the correct explanation of A

Solution:Like Allauddin Khalji, Muhammad bin Tughlaq also tried to bring changes in the agrarian set up. Some historians point out that he made an over assessment because of which many peasants fled the region. But the states share remained half. A severe famine in this period worsened the situation. Muhammad bin Tughlaq tried to provide relief to those affected and made efforts to improve and extend cultivation. The sultan left Delhi and rendered in a camp called swargadwari near kanauj. He also set up a separate department called diwan-i amir-i kohi whose function was to extend cultivation by providing loans.

52. Historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because: [2002]

(a) majority of the population did not follow Islam
(b) muslim theologists were often disregarded
(c) Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations
(d) religious freedom was accorded to non-muslims

Correct Answer: (c) Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations

Solution:The historian Ziauddin Barani (1285-1357) was a political thinker of the Delhi Sultanate during Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Shah's reign. He was best known for composing the Taarikh-i-Firoz Shahi a work on medieval India. He refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic as the Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations.

53. With reference to Suffism in Indian history, consider the following statements: [2002]

1. Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi

2. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag-I-Dehlavi was a disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya

3. Aurangzeb was a contemporary of Sheikh Salim Chisti

4. Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Niamutullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 & 2
(b) 1 & 3
(c) 2 & 3
(d) 2 & 4

Correct Answer: (d) 2 & 4

Solution:Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of Naqshbandi order was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Nizamatullah (He died in 1430 AD) and Makhdum (or Nasiruddin) Muhammad Jilani (died in 1517).

54. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

Assertion (A): Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army.

Reason (R): He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Fergiohana in Central Asia.

(a) BothAandRare individually true but Ris the correctexplanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (c) A is true but R is false

Solution:A is correct as Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 to conquer Kabul to expand his kingdom. R is incorrect as he had no intention to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana.

55. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

Assertion (A): Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor far away from his capital.

Reason (R): There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north-west frontier.

(a) BothAandRare individually true but Ris the correctexplanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (c) A is true but R is false

Solution:Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor away from his capital due to the fear of Najib Khan Rohilla who became very powerful in Delhi and not due to foreign invasions.

56. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

Assertion (A): Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.

Reason (R): He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.

(a) BothAandRare individually true but Ris the correctexplanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (c) A is true but R is false

Solution:He assumed the royal title not to save the kingdom but due to his greed for power.

57. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

Assertion (A): Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire.

Reason (R): Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation.

(a) BothAandRare individually true but Ris the correctexplanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) R is not the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: (c) A is true but R is false

Solution:Marathas never had the concept of a United Indian Nation. They are generally criticized for this reason.

58. Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was: [2003]

(a) an uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi
(b) a cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was ill-treated and expelled from the country
(c) the father of Dilawar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by Ibrahim Lodi
(d) a high official in Punjab province who was discontented with Ibrahim Lodi's treatment to his tribe

Correct Answer: (a) an uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi

Solution:Alam Khan along with Daulat Khan Lodi invited Babur to India. In the first battle of Panipat in 1526, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur.

59. Battle of Dharmat was fought between: [2003]

(a) Muhammad Ghori and Jai Chand
(b) Babur and Afghans
(c) Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh
(d) Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas

Correct Answer: (c) Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh

Solution:The battle of Dharmat was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 for Shahjahan's throne. Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb.

60. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandarshah's reign, come to an early end? [2003]

(a) He was deposed by his Wazir
(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down the steps
(c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d) He died of sickness due to drinking

Correct Answer: (c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle

Solution:He was defeated by his nephew, Farrukh Siyyar with the help of Sayyid Brothers.

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Medieval History (Part-I)

52. Historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because: [2002]

53. With reference to Suffism in Indian history, consider the following statements: [2002]

54. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

55. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

56. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

57. The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: [2003]

58. Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was: [2003]

59. Battle of Dharmat was fought between: [2003]

60. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandarshah's reign, come to an early end? [2003]

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