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Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire

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Practice Questions

1. Q1

   The Delhi Sultanate was founded by:

   • A. Iltutmish
   • B. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
   • C. Balban
   • D. Alauddin Khilji

2. Q2

   Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith) was primarily:

   • A. A state religion imposed on all subjects
   • B. A syncretic order combining elements of Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism
   • C. A Sufi movement against orthodox Islam
   • D. A political philosophy for Mughal administration

3. Q3

   The Mansabdari system was introduced by:

   • A. Babur
   • B. Humayun
   • C. Akbar
   • D. Shah Jahan

4. Q4

   Assertion: Aurangzeb's imposition of Jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire.

   Reason: The Jizya weakened Hindu and Rajput support, leading to prolonged revolts that drained Mughal resources.

   • A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
   • C. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
   • D. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

5. Q5

   The Bhakti movement emphasised:

   • A. Ritualistic worship and sacrifice
   • B. Personal devotion to God, cutting across caste and religion
   • C. Military jihad against idol worshippers
   • D. Worship of nature and natural elements

6. Q6

   The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between:

   • A. Babur and Rana Sanga
   • B. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
   • C. Humayun and Sher Shah Suri
   • D. Akbar and Hemu

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