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Lodi and Sayyid Dynasty Quiz

(55 Question & Answers)

  • 41
    In ancient India, how many Mahajanapadas were there?

    • A
      20 done clear
    • B
      16 done clear
    • C
      18 done clear
    • D
      10 done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Magadha empire?
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    The Magadha empire was established by Jarasandha, a descendant of Brihadratha. The Mahabharata talks about both.

  • 42
    The Bahmani Kings' imperial capital was:

    • A
      Gulbarga done clear
    • B
      Bijapur done clear
    • C
      Hampi done clear
    • D
      Agra done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the founder of the Bahmani kingdom?
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    Muslim nation of the Bahmani Sultanate is located in India's Deccan. In an uprising against Muhammad ibn Tughluq, the ruler of Delhi, Ala al-Din Bahman Shah received assistance from other military leaders and established the sultanate in 1347.

  • 43
    Who established the Kushan Empire?

    • A
      Kanishka done clear
    • B
      Virna Kadphises done clear
    • C
      Kujula Kadphises done clear
    • D
      Vasiskha done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the founder of Kushan dynasty?
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    The first Yuezhi chief to establish the Kushana Empire in India was Kujula Kadphises. He established control over Afghanistan, Kandahar, and Kabul. His son Vima Taktu or Sadashkana succeeded him.

  • 44
    Who ordered the construction of the massive "Rayagopurams" in front of the temples in Hampi, Tiru-pati, etc.?

    • A
      Vidyaranya done clear
    • B
      Krishnadeva Raya done clear
    • C
      Harihara done clear
    • D
      Raja raj done clear
    FAQ
    Where was Virupaksha temple built?
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    In India's Karnataka state's Vijayanagara district, in Hampi, is where you can find the Virupaksha Temple. It is a section of the Hampi Group of Monuments, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The deity of the temple is Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva.

  • 45
    The renowned Battle of Talikota took place in:

    • A
      1565 A.D. done clear
    • B
      1575 A.D. done clear
    • C
      1585 A.D. done clear
    • D
      1570 A.D. done clear
    FAQ
    What was the other name of Talikota battle?
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    Through two centuries of Muslim dominance in India, Vijayanagara was controlled by three Hindu kingdoms. The tall gopurams (great entry portals) of the Krishna Temple, which was constructed in 1531 by King Krishnadevaraya of the Tuluva dynasty, lead to shrines and buildings used for the worship of the deity Balakrishna.

  • 46
    The Krishnaswami Temple in Hampi was constructed by Krishnadevaraya and is located in the following state:

    • A
      Karnataka done clear
    • B
      Calcutta done clear
    • C
      Jammu & Kashmir done clear
    • D
      Kerala done clear
    FAQ
    Who built Krishnaswami temple in Hampi?
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    Through two centuries of Muslim dominance in India, Vijayanagara was controlled by three Hindu kingdoms. The tall gopurams (great entry portals) of the Krishna Temple, which was constructed in 1531 by King Krishnadevaraya of the Tuluva dynasty, lead to shrines and buildings used for the worship of the deity Balakrishna.

  • 47
    The correct chronological order in which they were built is: 1. Tughluqabad Fort 2. Lodi Garden 3. Qutub Minar 4. Fatehpur Sikri

    • A
      3, 1, 4, 2 done clear
    • B
      3, 1, 2, 4 done clear
    • C
      1, 3, 2, 4 done clear
    • D
      1, 3, 4, 2 done clear
    FAQ
    What is tughlaqabad Fort famous for?
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    People are made to believe that this location is uninhabitable by humans because of the folklore surrounding the Sufi Saint's curse. It is also thought that many people who received the death penalty were put to death in this fort. People frequently think that it is haunted because of the legendary tales and deeply held beliefs, which also make it famous.

  • 48
    The city of Vijayanagar is situated on the banks of which river?

    • A
      Kaveri done clear
    • B
      Krishna done clear
    • C
      Wainganga done clear
    • D
      Tungabhadra done clear
    FAQ
    Where was Vijayanagara Empire located?
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    Harihara I founded Vijayanagar, his new capital, at a fortified location south of the Tungabhadra River, where it came to represent the developing mediaeval political culture of south India.

  • 49
    The Lodi dynasty was ruled by:

    • A
      Turks settled in Afghanistan done clear
    • B
      Pure Turks done clear
    • C
      Pure Afghan done clear
    • D
      Timurid Turks done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the last ruler of Lodi dynasty?
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    After his father Sikandar Khan Lodi passed away in 1517, Ibrahim Khan Lodhi became the final sultan of the Delhi Sultanate.

  • 50
    Which century saw the construction of Delhi's Qutub Minar?

    • A
      12th Century done clear
    • B
      13th Century done clear
    • C
      14th Century done clear
    • D
      11th Century done clear
    FAQ
    In which century Qutub Minar was built?
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    Immediately following the fall of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom in 1193, Qutab-ud-din Aibak erected the tower of victory known as the Qutab Minar, which soars to a height of 73 metres.

  • 51
    Vijayanagara is also referred to as:

    • A
      Aravidu done clear
    • B
      Chandragiri done clear
    • C
      Hampi done clear
    • D
      Kondavidu done clear
    FAQ
    Why Vijayanagar is known as city of victory?
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    The name, which combines the words vijaya (victory) and nagara(city), means "City of Victory". Vijayanagara, the prosperous capital of South India's largest and most influential empire at the time, drew visitors from all over the world.

  • 52
    Which nation was the great traveller Marco-polo from?

    • A
      Uzbekistan done clear
    • B
      Italy done clear
    • C
      Morocco done clear
    • D
      Russia done clear
    FAQ
    Why did Marco Polo travel to China?
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    Italian merchant Marco Polo, who was born in 1254 CE, traveled farther east with his father than the majority of Europeans had ever done. The objectives of this expedition were to introduce Christianity to China's aristocracy and to establish economic ties with the fledgling Yuan empire.

  • 53
    Which Mughal emperor's spouse was Noor Jahan?

    • A
      Babur done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Shahjahan done clear
    • D
      Jahangir done clear
    FAQ
    Which Mughal emperor had only one wife?
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    One of the most contentious Mughal monarchs was Aurangzeb. He only had one wife, in contrast to other kings. He was known as Zinda Pir because he was a dedicated worshipper (living saint).

  • 54
    When he was only 12 years old, __________, succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494.

    • A
      Humayun done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Jahangir done clear
    • D
      Babur done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the ruler of Ferghana?
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    At the age of twelve, Babur faced revolt as he succeeded to the throne of Fergana in Akhsikent.

  • 55
    The Great Vijayanagar Empire's ruins can be located in:

    • A
      Bijapur done clear
    • B
      Golconda done clear
    • C
      Hampi done clear
    • D
      Baroda done clear
    FAQ
    What was the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire?
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    Hampi served as the Vijayanagara kingdom's capital.
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