Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period? (2020)

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to: (2016)

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? (2015)
1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. The emergence of an administrative structure based on control and possession of the land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
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With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: (2022)
1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalalud-din Khalji
2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of the north-west of his kingdom to Mongols
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"? (2022)

Consider the following statements: (2021)
1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince
2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur 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?

Consider the following statements: (2019)
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2021)
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged from Hyderabad State
2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged from the Vijayanagara Empire
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani
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Consider the following events in the history of India: (2020)
1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
3. Establishment of Chola power by Purantaka
4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? (2017)

Consider the following pairs: (2015)
Medieval Indian State : Present Region
1. Champaka : Central India
2. Durgara : Jammu
3. Kuluta : Malabar
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to: (2022)

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were experts in which of the following areas? (2021)
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying
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Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: (2016)
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong? (2015)

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja? (2022)

Consider the following statements: (2019)
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: (2016)
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of the Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry
2. Lingayats of the Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: (2014)
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal
2. The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded by Madhvacharya
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following Bhakti Saints: (2013)
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? (2012)
1. Meditation and control of breath
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
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With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size? (2021)

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? (2019)
1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights or Zamindars were not hereditary
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With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct? (2019)

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to albums and individual portraits? (2019)

Consider the following: (2015)
The arrival of Babur into India led to the:
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
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Which one of the following foreign travelers elaborately discussed diamonds and diamond mines of India? (2018)

Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally (2016)

In Medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for (2014)