Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Under the reorganized central administrative machinery during Akbar's reign, the head of the military department was:
Which medieval Indian ruler initiated the system of 'Patta' and 'Qabuliyat' for the assistance of peasants?
When did Humayun first lay siege to the Chunar fort?
Where is the tomb of Sher Shah located?
Who among the following built the highway from East Bengal to Peshawar known as 'Sadak-e-Azam'?
Who introduced the silver coin (Rupiya)?
Who invented/introduced the pure silver Rupiya?
Which of the following buildings were constructed by Emperor Sher Shah? 1. Tomb of Sasaram 2. Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque 3. Tomb of Sikandra 4. Jama Masjid Codes:
With reference to Sher Shah Suri, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. He was the architect of a brilliant administrative system. 2. Although as a ruler his qualities were no more remarkable than his victories on the battlefield. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:
Where is the tomb of Sher Shah situated?
Who among the following built the present structure of Purana Qila in Delhi?
Under Sher Shah, what was the exchange ratio of the copper Dam to the silver Rupiya?
Jaita and Kumpa, who impressed Sher Shah with their valor, were associated with which region?
The buildings of 'Purana Qila' in Delhi were constructed by:
Who among the following built a mausoleum for her emperor husband?
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order: I. Battle of Daurah II. Battle of Kannauj III. Battle of Samugarh IV. Battle of Chausa Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:
Sher Shah Suri died at:
"For a mere handful of millet, I had almost lost my empire." With which medieval ruler would you associate this statement?
Who among the following medieval rulers was highly educated?
Indicate the correct chronological order of the four major battles fought by Humayun; the names of the battle sites are given below:
Who among the following proposed to Humayun that if he was allowed to retain Bengal, he would surrender Bihar and pay an annual tribute of 10 lakh dinars?
Farid, who later became Sher Shah Suri, received his education from where?
Following the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, which ruler first introduced gold coinage?
Identify from the following names the one who was not among the brothers of Humayun:
The reforms introduced by Sher Shah Suri included: 1. Revenue reforms 2. Administrative reforms 3. Military reforms 4. Currency system reforms Select the correct answer using the codes given below: