Practice Quiz set 2 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) The treaty of Purandra between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh took place in
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Q-2) Who among the following Englishmen was well versed in the Turkish language, received a Mansab of 400 and the title of ‘English Khan’ or Firangi Khan?
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Hawkins was well versed in the Turkish language, received a Mansab of 400 and the title of ‘English Khan’ or ‘Firangi Khan’.
Q-3) There was an unprecedented increase in the number of mansabdars during the reign of:
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Q-4) Which one of the following Mughal emperors is described in a Sanskrit text entitled. “Sarvadeshavrittanta Sangraha”?
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Q-5) The member of Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was:
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Sachiv was the minister in charge of royal correspondence. Pandit Rao – religious matter
Q-6) The offsprings of which Mughal emperor were born in a Sufi’s Khanqah instead of the Mughal haram?
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In 1628, Shahjahan faced a major revolt by Khan Jahan Lodi. He had united with the ruler of Ahmednagar and came out in open rebellion against the emperor. The aggression by Khan Jahan came to an end by the year 1960, when he surrendered and died near the fort of Kalinjar.
Q-7) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I
List II
A. Iqta
1. Maratha
B. Jagir
2. Delhi Sultans
C. Amaram
3. Mughals
D. Mokasa
4. Vijaynagar
Codes: A B C D
| List I | List II |
| A. Iqta | 1. Maratha |
| B. Jagir | 2. Delhi Sultans |
| C. Amaram | 3. Mughals |
| D. Mokasa | 4. Vijaynagar |
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Iqta was introduced by Delhi Sultans while Jagir was introduced by Mughals. Amaram was introduced by the Vijaynagar Empire. Mokasa was introduced by Maratha. ‘Iqta’ is an Arabic word, which became a tool of administration in Islamicate traditions.
The land pieces assigned to military chiefs were called as Amaram during Vijayanagar empire. Two-thirds of the collections however remained with the Maratha sardars who collected the taxes and they used it for maintaining their troops for the Chhatrapati. This part of the levy was called mokasa.
The chauth along with sardeshmukhi levies ensured a steady and large stream of income for the Marathas and helped them expand their armies beyond the swarajya territories of Shivaji.
Q-8) Who among the following was not a party to the coalition that fought against the English in the Battle of Buxar?
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It was a significant battle fought between the forces under the command of the British East India Company on the one side and the combined army of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Bangal, Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam ll, the Mughal Emperor. Mir Jafar was a puppet of British East India Company.
Q-9) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I
List II
(Year)
(Events)
A. 1627 AD
1. Shivaji crowned himself at Raigarh and assumed tittle of Maharaja Chhatrapati
B. 1659 AD
2. Escape of Shivaji from Agra
C. 1666 AD
3. Birth of Shivaji
D. 1674 AD
4. Afzal Khan was killed by Shivaji
Codes: A B C D
| List I | List II |
| (Year) | (Events) |
| A. 1627 AD | 1. Shivaji crowned himself at Raigarh and assumed tittle of Maharaja Chhatrapati |
| B. 1659 AD | 2. Escape of Shivaji from Agra |
| C. 1666 AD | 3. Birth of Shivaji |
| D. 1674 AD | 4. Afzal Khan was killed by Shivaji |
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- Birth of Shivaji (1627 AD.),
- Afzal Khan was killed by Shivaji (1659 AD.),
- Escape of Shivaji from Agra (1666 AD.),
- Shivaji crowned himself at Raigarh and assumed the title of Maharaja Chhatrapati (1674 AD.).
- Shivaji's life and achievements were such as to thoroughly justify Carlyle's "Great Man Theory".
- Before Shivaji, the scene in Maharashtra was of sadness, helplessness, suffering and humiliation at the hands of the Muslim powers.
- This is best described in the words of Sabhasad, a contemporary observer and the author of Sabhasad Bhakhara.
Q-10) Which of the following Mughal emperors spent a greater part of his reign to overthrow the Deccan Kingdoms?
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