Lodi and Sayyid Dynasty Quiz

(55 Question & Answers)
  • 1
    Babur and _____ fought in the Battle of Panipat in the year 1526.

    • A
      Rana Sanga done clear
    • B
      Muhammad Bin Tughlaq done clear
    • C
      Hemu done clear
    • D
      Ibrahim Lodi done clear
    FAQ
    What are the two famous battles fought by Babur in India?
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    He engaged in the historic Battle of Panipat in 1526 and defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi. He overcame Rana Sanga, the Rajput king, and his supporters on March 17, 1527. In 1528, he engaged in war with Medini Rai, a close supporter of Rana Sanga, and won the battle of Chander.
  • 2
    Prithviraja-III (1168–1192) was a famous __________ruler.

    • A
      Chauhan done clear
    • B
      Gahadavala done clear
    • C
      Chalukya done clear
    • D
      Brahmana done clear
    FAQ
    Why Prithviraj Chauhan is famous?
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    It is well known that Prithviraj Chauhan was a valiant warrior king who heroically resisted Muhammad of Ghor, the head of the Muslim Ghurid dynasty, with all his might. Prithviraj was beaten by the Ghurids in the second battle of Tarain in 1192 CE, and after his defeat, he was put to death.
  • 3
    Which conflict resulted in the Vijayanagar empire's fall?

    • A
      Battle of Takkolam done clear
    • B
      Battle of Talikota done clear
    • C
      Battle of Khanwa done clear
    • D
      Battle of Panipat done clear
    FAQ
    In which battle did Vijayanagara empire fall?
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    The Vijayanagara Empire and an alliance of the Deccan sultanates engaged in a pivotal battle at Talikota. The final breakdown of the kingdom and the restructuring of Deccan politics were both caused by Aliya Rama Raya's defeat.
  • 4
    In 1219, the Mongols under the command of _________ invaded Transoxiana in northeast Iran.

    • A
      Timur Lang done clear
    • B
      Nadir Shah done clear
    • C
      Ahmed Shah Abdali done clear
    • D
      Genghis Khan done clear
    FAQ
    Who were Mongols?
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    Genghis Khan, the first Great Khan or "universal ruler" of the Mongol peoples, established the Mongol Empire. Genghis established the empire by bringing together Asian steppe nomadic tribes and building a terrifyingly potent army.
  • 5
    At the age of __________, Akbar ascended to the throne.

    • A
      16 done clear
    • B
      19 done clear
    • C
      13 done clear
    • D
      10 done clear
    FAQ
    Who ascended on the throne at 13 years age?
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    At the tender age of 13 years and 4 months, Akbar succeeded to the throne in 1556 following the passing of his father. Bairam Khan, Akbar's instructor and a devoted Humayuni commander, was chosen as his regent since Akbar was too young to assume the duties of a monarch.
  • 6
    Which century saw the construction of Gol Gumbaz?

    • A
      15th done clear
    • B
      16th done clear
    • C
      17th done clear
    • D
      18th done clear
    FAQ
    Who built Gol Gumbaz and in which year?
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    Yaqut of Dabul was in charge of designing the mausoleum. Gol Gumbaz, which is located in northern Karnataka, is a monument to the splendour of Adil Shahi dominion in Southern India. As soon as Mohammed Adil Shah became Sultan in 1626, work on the tomb's construction began.
  • 7
    Who established the Bahmani Kingdom?

    • A
      Ahmad Shah-I done clear
    • B
      Alauddin Hasan done clear
    • C
      Mahmud Gavan done clear
    • D
      Firoz shah Bahmani done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the first Sultan of Bahmani Kingdom?
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    After fighting the northern Carnatic chieftains, the first sultan, Alauddin Bahman Shah, is credited with seizing 1,000 singing and dancing females from Hindu temples.
  • 8
    The name of Al-Arabic Biruni's text that provided a description of the continent is ______ .

    • A
      Kitab - AI Hind done clear
    • B
      Kitab - Al Bharat done clear
    • C
      Pustak - AI Hind done clear
    • D
      Pustak - AI Bharat done clear
    FAQ
    What was Al-Biruni famous for?
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    Al-Biruni studied physics and the natural sciences in addition to being an astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher. He was the first scientist discover a straightforward formula for calculating the radius of the Earth.
  • 9
    Where is Buland Darwaza situated?

    • A
      West Bengal done clear
    • B
      Gujarat done clear
    • C
      Uttar Pradesh done clear
    • D
      Tamil Nadu done clear
    FAQ
    What is the meaning of Buland Darwaza?
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    The Buland Darwaza is a magnificent imperial gate from the 17th century that is situated at Fatehpur Sikri, Agra. It is a symbol of bravery and triumph. Buland is a word that signifies "Victory." To honour the Mughal Emperor Akbar's victory over the Gujarati kingdom in 1573, this gate was built.
  • 10
    Who built the Charminar?

    • A
      Humayun done clear
    • B
      Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah done clear
    • C
      Ashoka done clear
    • D
      Narasimha done clear
    FAQ
    What is Charminar famous for?
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    One of the best-known buildings in India is the Charminar, which is renowned for its exquisite construction. It is well-known among both locals and tourists due to the nearby Laad Bazaar and the 400-year-old mosque on the top floor of the Charminar.
  • 11
    In a fight with his brother__________, Dara Shikoh was killed.

    • A
      Jahangir done clear
    • B
      Aurangzeb done clear
    • C
      Babur done clear
    • D
      Shahjahan done clear
    FAQ
    In which Battle Dara Shikoh died?
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    Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb despite strong backing from Shah Jahan, who had sufficiently recovered from his illness to remain a significant player in the struggle for supremacy, and the victory of his army under the command of his eldest son Sulaiman Shikoh over Shah Shuja in the battle of Bahadurpur on February 14, 1658.
  • 12
    Which dynasty succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty as the ruling one in India?

    • A
      The Guptas done clear
    • B
      The Khaljis done clear
    • C
      The Mughals done clear
    • D
      The Sayyids done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the last powerful ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?
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    Nasir-ud-Din Mohammad Shah Tughluq, another name for Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah , was the final ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty over the Islamic Delhi Sultanate.
  • 13
    Krishnadevaraya kept cordial ties with the:

    • A
      French done clear
    • B
      British done clear
    • C
      Protuguese done clear
    • D
      Dutch done clear
    FAQ
    How did Vijayanagara Empire end?
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    It survived until 1646, though its supremacy faded after being soundly defeated by the combined troops of the Deccan sultanates at the Battle of Talikota in 1565. The empire is known by the name of Vijayanagara, whose remnants may be found everywhere around modern-day Hampi.
  • 14
    Which of the following is the incorrect pair?

    • A
      Hiuen Tsang - China done clear
    • B
      Ibn Battuta - Morocco done clear
    • C
      Megasthenes - Greece done clear
    • D
      Fa-Hien - Malaysia done clear
    FAQ
    What was the native country of Ibn Battuta?
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    Ibn Battuta, who was born in Tangier, Morocco, grew up in a family of Islamic judges. He moved to the Middle East at the age of 21.
  • 15
    Who founded the city of Agra?

    • A
      Firoz Tughlaq done clear
    • B
      Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq done clear
    • C
      Alauddin Khalji done clear
    • D
      Sikandar Lodi done clear
    FAQ
    How was Agra established?
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    Agra was established in 1504 by Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, despite the fact that it was an ancient city dating back to the Mahabharata era.
  • 16
    What year did the Delhi Sultanate's reign come to an end?

    • A
      1498 A.D. done clear
    • B
      1526 A.D. done clear
    • C
      1565 A.D. done clear
    • D
      1600 A.D. done clear
    FAQ
    Who was last ruler of Delhi Sultanate?
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    Following the passing of his father Sikandar Lodi in 1517, Ibrahim Khan Lodi assumed the role of Sultan of Delhi. He ruled the Lodi dynasty for nine years, beginning in 1517 and ending when he was overthrown.
  • 17
    Who constructed Chittorgarh's Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory)?

    • A
      Maharana Pratap done clear
    • B
      Rana Kumbha done clear
    • C
      Rana Sanga done clear
    • D
      Kunwar Durjan Singh done clear
    FAQ
    Which rock is used to make Vijay Stambh?
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    Red sandstone was utilised in the construction, along with some white marble. Hindu deities are depicted all over the monument.
  • 18
    Krishna Deva Raya lived in the same era as:

    • A
      Shershah done clear
    • B
      Humayun done clear
    • C
      Babur done clear
    • D
      Akbar done clear
    FAQ
    What was Krishnadevaraya known for?
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    In recognition of his successes and territorial conquests in the Krishna-Tungabhadra basin, Krishnadevaraya is also known as Andhra Bhoja and Kannada Rajya Ramana. In the Hoysala architectural style, he constructed the Vithalaswamy Temple and the Hazar Rama Temple.
  • 19
    Who designed the tomb of Humayun?

    • A
      Man Singh done clear
    • B
      Baram Khan done clear
    • C
      Mirak Mirza done clear
    • D
      Abul Fazal done clear
    FAQ
    Why was Humayun's tomb created?
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    The Humayun's Tomb was the consequence of a wife's love for her dead husband, predating the Taj Mahal by 60 years and matching the spirit behind its construction where a heartbroken husband erected a mausoleum in remembrance of his loving wife.
  • 20
    At Chanderi in 1528, the _________ defeated the Rajputs.

    • A
      Humayun done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Jahangir done clear
    • D
      Babur done clear
    FAQ
    Who did Babur defeat at Chanderi?
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    Medini Rai of Chanderi was defeated by Babur in 1528. After the Battle of Khanwa, the Battle of Chanderi was fought (1527). Rajputs and Afghans, led by Rana Sanga of Mewar, were defeated by Mughal Emperor Babur in the Battle of Khanwa.
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