Rulers before Shivaji

Q.

In the 19^th century, British historians divided the history of India into three periods, namely

1. Old Age, Middle Age and New Age

2. Hindus, Muslims and British

3. Hindus, Muslims and Christians

4. Ancient, Medieval and Modern

Q.

Who among the following were the first to invade India?

1. Afghan

2. Mongols

3. Arabs

4. Turks

Q. The period between _____ is considered the Medieval Period of India.

1. the 6th to the 17th Century CE
2. the 8th to the 18th Century CE
3. the 9th to the 19th Century CE
4. the 10th to the 15th Century CE

Q.

Timur invaded northern India during the reign of __________

1. (a) Abu Bakr Tughlaq

2. (b) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

3. (c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

4. (d) Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughlaq

Q. What was the reason foreigners found it difficult to invade the Indian subcontinent in the Medieval Period?

1. The Indian subcontinent had multiple missile batteries
2. The Indian subcontinent possessed advanced weaponry
3. The Indian subcontinent was home to the bravest and strongest warriors in the world
4. The Indian subcontinent is guarded on all sides by natural barriers

Q. Who among the following resisted the invasion of Muhammad Ghuri in the Indian subcontinent towards the end of the 12th century?

1. King Dahir
2. King Prithviraj Chauhan
3. King Porus
4. King Maharana Pratap

Q. Which of the following dynasties was known for naval expeditions?

1. The Cheras
2. The Cholas
3. The Pandyas
4. The Pallavas

Q. Which of the following rulers entered India through the mountain passes in the North West?

1. Alauddin Khalji
2. Muhammad bin Qasim
3. Raja Raja Chola
4. Dahir

Q.

When was the structure in the image created?

1. Early fifteenth century

2. Early fourteenth century

3. Early sixteenth century

4. Early seventeenth century

Q. The image below shows Shivaji’s royal seal. There is a connection between this seal and Shivaji’s objective of establishing Swaraj. Can you identify and name it? Write in brief about his idea of Swaraj.

Q. How did the Delhi Sultanate meet its end?

1. Daulat Khan, with Babur's assistance, defeated Ibrahim Lodi
2. Ibrahim Lodi, with Babur's assistance, defeated Daulat Khan
3. Daulat Khan, with Akbar's assistance, defeated Ibrahim Lodi
4. Ibrahim Lodi, with Akbar's assistance, defeated Daulat Khan

Q. Imagine there is a ruler X in Central Asia. X does not have a navy. How would X bring in his/her forces into the Indian subcontinent?

1. Using the Pushpaka Vimana
2. By crossing the mountainous passes of Northwest India
3. By tunnelling underground
4. Swimming across one of the seas that surround the subcontinent