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Muhammad's reign ended when he was assassinated in ______ in 1206.
Muhammad's reign ended when he was assassinated in ______ in 1206.
Lahore
The capital was moved from Lahore to the east to ______.
The capital was moved from Lahore to the east to ______.
Delhi
Under Iltutmish, the Delhi Sultanate annexed ______ and Bengal in the east.
Under Iltutmish, the Delhi Sultanate annexed ______ and Bengal in the east.
Bihar
Iltutmish created and empowered the ______ which was a group of forty noble families.
Iltutmish created and empowered the ______ which was a group of forty noble families.
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Balban suppressed dissenters and invaders thru the “______ policy of blood and iron”.
Balban suppressed dissenters and invaders thru the “______ policy of blood and iron”.
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The Qutb Minar Complex is a collection of ______ monuments in Delhi.
The Qutb Minar Complex is a collection of ______ monuments in Delhi.
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Ibrahim and around 20,000 ______ soldiers were killed in this encounter.
Ibrahim and around 20,000 ______ soldiers were killed in this encounter.
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The sultan’s demise marked the end not only of the ______ Dynasty but also of the Delhi Sultanate as a whole.
The sultan’s demise marked the end not only of the ______ Dynasty but also of the Delhi Sultanate as a whole.
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Babur won the Battle of ______ (1527) against a confederation of Rajput kingdoms in Rajasthan headed by Rana Sanga.
Babur won the Battle of ______ (1527) against a confederation of Rajput kingdoms in Rajasthan headed by Rana Sanga.
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The word “Mughal” is the ______ term for “Mongol.”
The word “Mughal” is the ______ term for “Mongol.”
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Years before his death, Babur wrote an autobiography titled ______ (“history of Babur”).
Years before his death, Babur wrote an autobiography titled ______ (“history of Babur”).
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The combined armies of the Mughals and ______ defeated the forces of the Sur Empire in the Battle of Sirhind.
The combined armies of the Mughals and ______ defeated the forces of the Sur Empire in the Battle of Sirhind.
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Shah Jahan built notable structures such as the Red Fort and the ______ whose design was inspired by Akbar’s Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.
Shah Jahan built notable structures such as the Red Fort and the ______ whose design was inspired by Akbar’s Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.
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The Taj Mahal is widely considered as the “______ of Islamic art in India.”
The Taj Mahal is widely considered as the “______ of Islamic art in India.”
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The construction of the Taj Mahal was ordered by the emperor in 1631 following the death of his favorite wife ______ while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhar Ara Begum.
The construction of the Taj Mahal was ordered by the emperor in 1631 following the death of his favorite wife ______ while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhar Ara Begum.
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Shah Jahan envisioned the Taj Mahal to be an earthly representation of ______ as described in Islamic scripture.
Shah Jahan envisioned the Taj Mahal to be an earthly representation of ______ as described in Islamic scripture.
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The ornamentation of the Taj Mahal was done using the inlaying technique called ______.
The ornamentation of the Taj Mahal was done using the inlaying technique called ______.
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Due to its grandeur, the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of the ______ subcontinent.
Due to its grandeur, the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of the ______ subcontinent.
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The Maratha Empire continued to exist until the ______ century and to challenge Mughal rule.
The Maratha Empire continued to exist until the ______ century and to challenge Mughal rule.
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The cost of the wars in the Deccan led to the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire in the ______ century.
The cost of the wars in the Deccan led to the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire in the ______ century.
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The aggressive military campaigns of Aurangzeb in the region were very costly in terms of ______ and manpower.
The aggressive military campaigns of Aurangzeb in the region were very costly in terms of ______ and manpower.
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The expenses for the huge army drained the ______ of the empire.
The expenses for the huge army drained the ______ of the empire.
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Aurangzeb’s reign failed to produce notable art and monumental architecture which characterized the rule of his ______.
Aurangzeb’s reign failed to produce notable art and monumental architecture which characterized the rule of his ______.
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Aurangzeb implemented the ______ and reinstated the jizya.
Aurangzeb implemented the ______ and reinstated the jizya.
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The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from ______ to 1700 BC.
The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from ______ to 1700 BC.
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The Vedic Age and the Aryans date back to ______ – 500 BC.
The Vedic Age and the Aryans date back to ______ – 500 BC.
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The Maurya Empire lasted from ______ – 185 BC.
The Maurya Empire lasted from ______ – 185 BC.
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The Gupta Empire ruled from ______ – 550 AD.
The Gupta Empire ruled from ______ – 550 AD.
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Muhammad's death occurred in ______.
Muhammad's death occurred in ______.
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After Muhammad's death, the leadership of the religion went to loyal followers called ______.
After Muhammad's death, the leadership of the religion went to loyal followers called ______.
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Study Notes
Delhi Sultanate
- Muhammad's reign ended in 1206 when he was assassinated.
- The capital was moved from Lahore to Delhi.
- Iltutmish annexed Gujarat and Bengal.
- The Forty, a group of forty noble families, were empowered by Iltutmish.
- Balban suppressed dissenters and invaders through the "blood and iron" policy.
- The Qutb Minar Complex is a collection of Islamic monuments in Delhi.
- Ibrahim and around 20,000 soldiers were killed in a battle.
- The death of the sultan marked the end of the Slave Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate.
Mughal Empire
- Babur won the Battle of Khanwa in 1527 against a confederation of Rajput kingdoms.
- The word "Mughal" is the Persian term for "Mongol."
- Babur wrote an autobiography called "Baburnama."
- Mughal and Afghan armies defeated the Sur Empire in the Battle of Sirhind.
- Shah Jahan built the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal, whose design was inspired by Akbar’s Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.
- The Taj Mahal is considered the "pinnacle of Islamic art in India."
Taj Mahal
- The construction of the Taj Mahal was ordered by Shah Jahan in 1631 after the death of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- Shah Jahan envisioned the Taj Mahal to be an earthly representation of paradise as described in Islamic scripture.
- The ornamentation of the Taj Mahal was done using the inlaying technique called pietra dura.
- The Taj Mahal has become a symbol of the Indian subcontinent.
Decline of Mughal Empire
- The Maratha Empire continued to exist until the 18th century and challenged Mughal rule.
- The cost of wars in the Deccan led to the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century.
- Aurangzeb’s aggressive military campaigns in the Deccan were costly in terms of resources and manpower.
- The expenses of the huge army drained the treasury of the empire.
- Aurangzeb’s reign failed to produce notable art and monumental architecture.
- Aurangzeb implemented the jizya tax.
Ancient India
- The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from 3300 to 1700 BC.
- The Vedic Age and the Aryans date back to 1500 – 500 BC.
- The Maurya Empire lasted from 322 – 185 BC.
- The Gupta Empire ruled from 320 – 550 AD.
Islam
- Muhammad's death occurred in 632.
- After Muhammad's death, the leadership of the religion went to loyal followers called caliphs.
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Test your knowledge of South Asian history from the Indus Valley Civilization to the rule of Aurangzeb. This quiz covers the Vedic Age, the Maurya Empire, and the Post-Maurya Period.
