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.
The first tomb in India constructed in pure Indo-Islamic architectural style was:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists: List-I (Monument) List-II (Builder) A. Sultan Garhi 1. Alauddin Khalji B. Lal Mahal 2. Qutbuddin Aibak C. Jamaat Khana Masjid 3. Iltutmish D. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra 4. Balban Code:
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (a) Ajmer - Quwwat-ul-Islam (b) Jaunpur - Atala Masjid (c) Malwa - Jahaz Mahal (d) Gulbarga - Jama Masjid
Match the following: Architectural Style – Associated Dynasty List-I List-II A. Fringe of lotus buds on the underside of the arch i. Sharqi B. Emergence of octagonal tombs ii. Vijayanagara C. Use of Bodigoi (ornate brackets) in pillars iii. Khalji D. Massive gateway with sloping batter walls iv. Tughlaq Code:
The composer of 'Kirti Stambha Prashasti' was:
The first true arch is visible in which Sultanate-era monument?
The 'Kirti Stambha' of Chittor was constructed during the reign of:
Consider the following regarding the minarets of medieval India: 1. The Qutb Minar, built in the 13th century, is a 180-feet high slender minaret divided into five storeys. 2. The Chand Minar, built in the 15th century, is a 210-feet high slender minaret divided into four storeys. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following: 1. Tughlaqabad Fort 2. Lodi Garden 3. Qutb Minar 4. Fatehpur Sikri The correct chronological order in which they were constructed is:
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? Monument – Builder (a) Lal Mahal – Balban (b) Hindola Mahal – Hoshang Shah (c) Jahaz Mahal – Ghiyasuddin Khalji (d) Lal Darwaza Masjid – Bibi Raje
From which century did the use of paper begin in India?
Which of the following Sultans constructed the fifth storey of the Qutb Minar?
The horseshoe-shaped arch was used for the first time in:
Who among the following did NOT contribute to the construction of the Qutb Minar?
Which Sultan constructed the 'Alai Darwaza'?
In the Sultanate period, the highest rural officer of land revenue was:
Hadith is a/an:
Identify the two major coins of the Sultanate period using the code below: 1. Dam 2. Jital 3. Rupiya 4. Tanka Code:
Who was a 'Kharitadar'?
'Zawabit' was concerned with:
The tax called 'Sharb' was levied on:
Who among the following introduced the silver coin named 'Tanka'?
In the Sultanate period, 'Fawazil' meant:
Who was the medieval ruler who issued the silver coin 'Tanka' in northern India?
The coins of the Sultanate period—Tanka, Shashgani, and Jital—were made of which metals?