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.
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to impose 'Ghari' or house tax?
“When he attained Kingship, he was completely independent of the rules and orders of the Shariat.” For which Sultan did Barani make this statement?
Which Sultan of Delhi assumed the title of 'Sikandar-i-Sani' (Alexander the Second)?
Among the famous generals of Alauddin Khalji, who died while fighting against the Mongols?
The name of Rani Padmini is associated with Alauddin's conquest of Chittor. Her husband's name was:
Malik Kafur is also known as 'Hazar Dinari'; who purchased him?
Who was known by the sobriquet 'Hazar Dinari'?
Which Sultan wanted to launch a new religion, but was opposed by the Ulama?
Who among the following assumed the titles 'Yamin-ul-Khilafat' and 'Nasir-i-Amir-ul-Mominin'?
Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival 'Nauroz' in India?
Who among the following was the first female ruler of medieval India?
Which Sultan of Delhi is said to have adopted the policy of 'Blood and Iron'?
Who among the following was NOT a rival of Iltutmish?
After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of:
The full name of Balban, Sultan of Delhi, was .................. Balban.
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Balban strengthened his rule and centralized all power in his own hands. Reason (R): He wanted to secure the north-western frontier against Mongol invasions. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Who was behind the overthrow and dethronement of Razia Begum?
Who was the first Muslim ruler who formulated the Theory of Kingship similar to the Theory of Divine Right of Kings?
Which Sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan?
The Mongol invader Genghis Khan arrived at the northwestern frontier of India during the reign of which of the following?
Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Genghis Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarizm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq that Timur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
During whose reign did Tughril Khan revolt?
Whom did Iltutmish appoint as his first governor (subedar) in Bihar?
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Balban?
During whose reign were the Mongols seen on the banks of the Indus for the first time?