Unit 6: Medieval India and cultural activities - Practice Quiz

1 Which Delhi Sultan is credited with starting the construction of the Qutub Minar?

2 The architectural technique known as 'Pietra Dura' refers to which of the following?

3 Which Mughal Emperor commissioned the 'Buland Darwaza' to commemorate his victory over Gujarat?

4 The 'Double Dome' feature, which gives a building a grander appearance, was first introduced in India during which dynasty?

5 Who was the architect of the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi?

6 The Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is famous for which architectural feature?

7 Which style of painting flourished in the Kangra region during the medieval period?

8 The illustrated manuscript 'Hamzanama', consisting of 1200 paintings, was produced during the reign of which Emperor?

9 Which Mughal Emperor was known as a great connoisseur of painting and claimed he could identify the artist of any work?

10 Who was the famous bird and animal painter in Jahangir's court?

11 The 'Bani Thani' painting belongs to which school of art?

12 The 'Jahaz Mahal' (Ship Palace) is a notable architectural structure located in:

13 Who authored the Persian text 'Ain-i-Akbari'?

14 The epic poem 'Padmavat' was written by whom in the Awadhi language?

15 Which language was the official court language of the Mughal Empire?

16 'Baburnama' (Tuzuk-i-Baburi) was originally written in which language?

17 Who is known as the 'Parrot of India' (Tuti-e-Hind) for his contribution to literature and music?

18 Which work is a translation of the Mahabharata into Persian commissioned by Akbar?

19 Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor?

20 Al-Biruni's famous book describing 11th-century India is called:

21 In the context of medieval education, what was a 'Maktab'?

22 Which female member of the Mughal royal family wrote 'Humayun-nama'?

23 Who was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

24 Which Mughal princess was a Sufi mystic and laid out the plan for Chandni Chowk in Delhi?

25 The social practice of 'Jauhar' was primarily associated with women of which community in Medieval India?

26 Which Bhakti saint was a Rajput princess who rejected royal norms to worship Lord Krishna?

27 The 'Hundi' system used in Medieval trade refers to:

28 Who introduced the silver coin named 'Rupiya', which is the precursor to the modern Rupee?

29 What was the primary function of 'Karkhanas' under the Delhi Sultans and Mughals?

30 Which port city was known as the 'Gate of Mecca' (Bab-ul-Mecca) due to the pilgrim traffic during the Mughal period?

31 The 'Banjaras' in medieval India were primarily:

32 Which traveler described the city of Vijayanagara as being as large as Rome?

33 The 'Tughlaqabad Fort' is characterized by which architectural feature typical of the Tughlaq period?

34 Which Mughal Emperor abolished the 'Jizya' tax in 1564?

35 The 'Charminar' in Hyderabad was built by:

36 Who composed the 'Sur Sagar'?

37 The 'Zat' and 'Sawar' ranks were part of which administrative system?

38 Which text is a famous treatise on music written during the reign of Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior?

39 'Sarais' constructed by Sher Shah Suri and the Mughals served what purpose?

40 The 'Hawa Mahal' in Jaipur was built by:

41 Which sufi saint's dargah is located at Ajmer?

42 The 'Peacock Throne' (Takht-i-Taus) was commissioned by which Emperor?

43 In the context of painting, what does 'Muraqqa' refer to?

44 Who translated the Upanishads into Persian under the title Sirr-i-Akbar?

45 Which region was famous for the production of Indigo in medieval India?

46 The 'Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb' is significant because:

47 Which Sultan founded the city of Agra?

48 The 'Chahalgani' or 'The Forty' was a group of nobles organized by:

49 Which textile was the most important item of export from Medieval India?

50 The Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is dedicated to which deity?