Correct Answer:
(B)
1192 AD
The Second Battle of Tarain occurred in 1192 AD. This battle was fought between Muhammad Ghori's Ghurid army and the Rajput Confederacy led by Prithviraj Chauhan, resulting in a decisive victory for Ghori.
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22
Consider the following statements regarding Second Battle of Tarain:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was assisted in the battle and defeated Prithviraj as a prisoner.
Muhammad of Ghori appointed Qutb-ud-din Aibak as commander.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
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23
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Turkish invasion on India was successful.
Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) Both
(A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
(b)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both
Correct Answer:
(A)
and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
Several Turkish rulers, notably Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori, launched invasions into northern India between the 11th and 12th centuries. Mahmud of Ghazni conducted multiple raids, plundering wealth and destroying temples, but he did not establish a lasting empire in India. However, Muhammad Ghori’s invasions were more impactful, leading to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, which laid the foundation for subsequent Muslim rule in India.
The political landscape of North India during the time of these invasions was highly fragmented, with numerous small kingdoms and principalities. This lack of unity made it easier for invaders like the Turks to conquer and establish control, as there was no consolidated resistance against them.
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24
On 13th February 1739, Nadir shah crushed the Mughal army in less than three hours at the huge?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Battle of Karnal
The Battle of Karnal, fought in February, 1739, saw Nadir Shah's Persian army defeat the Mughal army in less than three hours. Nadir Shah's victory, despite the Mughals having a significantly larger army, led to the subsequent sack of Delhi and the looting of its treasury. This battle significantly weakened the Mughal Empire
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25
Nadir Shah invaded during the reign of:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Muhammad Shah
Nadir Shah invaded India during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. In 1739, Nadir Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran, invaded and defeated Muhammad Shah in the Battle of Karnal. This invasion resulted in the sack of Delhi and the plundering of the Mughal treasury.
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26
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chola?
1. The dynasty is part of the “Three Crowned Kings”.
2. Raja Raja Chola built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
The Three Crowned Kings or the Three Glorified by Heaven refers to the triumvirate of Chola, Chera and Pandya who dominated the politics of the ancient Tamil country.
Raja Raja Chola also launched several naval campaigns that resulted in the capture of the Malabar Coast as well as the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Raja Raja Chola was succeeded by his son Rajendra Chola.
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27
The chief feature of the Chola temples is the:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Vimana
The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under the Cholas. The chief feature of the Chola temple is the vimana, a pyramidal tower. The vimana, rising above the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) and often adorned with carvings and multiple tiers. The Cholas, known for massive temple construction, built significant structures like the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur and the Gangaikondacholapuram temple.
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28
Who build the Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I defeated Mahipala, the Pala king of Bengal and Bihar, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
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29
Who was the earliest known Chola King who conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Elara
Elara's conquest of Sri Lanka in the 2nd century BCE marked one of the earliest known instances of the Chola Empire expanding beyond the Indian mainland. He invaded and ruled the island for approximately 50 years.
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30
Consider the following statements:
1. Uraiyur, the capital of the early Chola rulers, was a famous centre for cotton textiles.
2. The system of local self-government was prevailing in the Chola period.
3. Devadasi system was prohibited during Chola.
Which of the above statements are true?
Correct Answer:
(A)
1 and 2 only
The Chola empire encouraged the devadasi system.