Medieval History (Part-II)

51. In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to: [2022-1]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Coins

Solution:Fanam was name of the coins In circulation in South India during the Vijaynagar Empire.

52. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: [2022-1]

1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.

2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.

3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:Statement 1 is wrong: First Mongol invasion took place during the reign of Alauddin Khilji. Statement 2 is correct: The Mongols besieged the Delhi city during the reign of Alauddin Khilji. Statement 3 is wrong: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq did not loose North-West part of kingdom to Mongols.

53. With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"? [2022-1]

(a) Arab merchants
(b) Qalandars
(c) Persian calligraphists
(d) Sayyids

Correct Answer: (d) Sayyids

Solution:Option (d) is correct: The Sayyids were recognized by their distinctive head dress of a pointed cap or kulah and were -known as kulah - daran or cap - wearers

54. Consider the following dynasties: [2023-1]

1. Hoysala

2. Gahadavala

3. Kakatiya

4. Yadava

How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None

Correct Answer: (d) None

Solution:These dynasties occurred between 9th to 14th century so all options are wrong.

55. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city? [2023-1]

(a) Devaraya I
(b) Mallikarjuna
(c) Vira Vijaya
(d) Virupaksha

Correct Answer: (a) Devaraya I

Solution:The correct answer is (a), Devaraya I. He was the third ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, and he reigned from 1406 to 1422. Devaraya I was a great warrior and statesman, and he expanded the Vijayanagara Empire and made it one of the most powerful empires in South India. He also built a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city.

56. Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese? [2023-1]

(a) Ahmad Shah
(b) Mahmud Begarha
(c) Bahadur Shah
(d) Muhammad Shah

Correct Answer: (c) Bahadur Shah

Solution:Portuguese Governor Nino da Cunha (1529-38) transferred his capital from Cochin to Goa (1530) and acquired Diu and Bassein (1534) from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.

57. Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ? [2024-1]

(a) Krishnadevaraya
(b) Narasimha Saluva
(c) Muhammad Shah III
(d) Yusuf Adil Shah

Correct Answer: (a) Krishnadevaraya

Solution:Option (a) is correct: Emperor Krishnadevaraya permitted the Portuguese to construct a fort at Bhatkal in 1510 in Karnataka.