HIstory Quiz-5

April 15, 2020

Welcome to your HIstory Quiz-5

Withdrawal of royal patronage to painting under Aurangzeb led to the dispersal of artists to different places and emergence of distinct schools of painting. Which among the following are such schools?
1. Pala
2. Rajasthani
3. Pahari
4. Apabhramsa
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
With reference to Akbar’s idea of 'Sulh-i kul', consider the following statements:
1. It focused on honesty, justice, peace which was universally applicable.
2. This principle was also followed by Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
With reference to administration during Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following statements regarding 'bandagans':
1. They were special slaves bought by Sultans from Persia for military services.
2. They were never appointed as generals and governors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to reforms in land revenue administration by Sher Shah , consider the following statements:
1. The assessment of land revenue was done on the basis of measurement of the sown land and peasant could pay only in cash.
2. A cess was introduced in order to provide protection against famine and other natural calamities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The motive behind the numerous raids and plunder in India by Mahmud of Ghazni was:
. With reference to Asthapradhan system of administration under Shivaji, consider the following statements:
1. The offices under asthapradhan system were herediatry in nature.
2. All officers under the Asthapradhan system were asked to lead military campaigns.
3. The officers under this system were paid in cash as well as jagirs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Virashaiva tradition in medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. The movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna.
2. The movement opposed worship of Shiva in form of linga.
3. The movement encouraged remarriage of widows.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Under the dahsala system of Akbar, the land revenue from a particular land was fixed for ten years.
2. Under the ghalla- bakshi system, the produce from land was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Akbar's Rajput policy, consider the following statements:
1. In pursuance of his rajput policy, Akbar abolished jizyah and extended pilgrimage tax to muslims also.
2. Akbar not only inducted Rajput rajas into Mughal administration but also treated them on par with Mughal officials.
3. Akbar treated matrimonial alliances with Rajput rajas as test of loyalty and submission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which Sultanate ruler was known for his world class market control and agrarian policies and was considered as one of the great wonders of the world by the contemporary historians?