Ancient Town History Quiz

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Which dynasty was NOT primarily based in South India during the medieval period?

Bahmani
Mughal (correct)
Vijayanagara
Cholas

Akbar is known for the Mansabdari system used in the Mughal empire.

True (A)

What was the significance of the battle of Panipat in the history of India?

It was crucial for the establishment of Mughal rule in India.

The ______ was a major power in western India during the medieval period.

Maratha Signup and view all the answers

Match the following rulers with their contributions:

Iltutmish = Shifting of capital Krishnadeva Raya = Vijayanagara Muhammad Bin Tughluq = Jital coin Babur = The battle of Panipat Akbar = Mansabdari system Signup and view all the answers

What was one sixth of the income from trade used for?

Protection of the country (B) Signup and view all the answers

Agriculture was not the chief occupation of the people of medieval India.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the major crops grown in medieval India?

Cotton, cereals, pulses, indigo, sugarcane Signup and view all the answers

The system of paying officers with land as wages was known as __________ during the Sultanate period.

Iqta Signup and view all the answers

Match the following occupations to their descriptions:

Metal work = Making agricultural tools Weaving = Producing textiles Agricultural development = Granting tax relaxation Irrigation = Enhancing crop production Signup and view all the answers

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Ancient Town

The prince of the town in the 2nd century BC got married to a princess from a neighbouring country.
The gift given to the prince by the princess was a large golden statue with a human head on a horse's body.
The people were curious about the statue during the marriage procession.
The town was struck by a drought soon after the celebrations.
The king consulted with astrologers to find out the reason for the drought and to identify a solution.
The astrologers blamed the drought on the golden statue.
The astrologers believed that the statue needed to be thrown from the edge of Earth to restore the balance and end the drought.