Quiz on Indian History and Culture

Which ruler of Bhopal contributed to the preservation of the Sanchi stupa complex?

• Rani Lakshmi Bai

• Sultan Jehan Begum

• Razia Sultana

• Nur Jahan

What was the objective of Al-Biruni's work 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?

• To entertain the local people

• To criticize Indian society

• To help those interested in Indian religious and social systems

• To write poetry

What position was Ibn Battuta appointed to by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?

• Revenue Minister

• Ambassador to Persia

• Qazi (judge) of Delhi

• Chief Architect

What was François Bernier’s profession when he came to India?

• Merchant

• Architect

• Physician

• Missionary

What is the name of the sacred mother goddess associated with the city of Hampi?

• Durga

• Pampadevi

• Meenakshi

• Chamundeshwari

What was the amara-nayaka system in the Vijayanagara Empire?

• A religious ritual for coronation

• A system of irrigation tanks

• A military and administrative system of assigning land to commanders

• A trade policy with Arab merchants

Why did the rulers of Vijayanagara choose to enclose agricultural tracts within the fortified city walls, unlike many other medieval cities?

• To showcase wealth through vast green fields

• To ensure food supply during prolonged sieges

• To offer more land for constructing temples

• Because agriculture was the main occupation of royalty

The presence of Chinese porcelain in the north-eastern urban core of Vijayanagara primarily indicates:

• A Chinese invasion in the 15th century

• That Chinese artisans were working in Hampi

• Active trade with distant regions and presence of elite merchant communities

• That porcelain was used in royal religious rituals

Krishnadeva Raya’s association with the god Virupaksha and the title "Hindu Suratrana" reflects which of the following political strategies?

• Rejection of Sanskritic traditions in favour of local ones

• Emulation of European rulers who used religion for power

• Blending Sanskrit and Islamic titles to assert authority over diverse populations

• His interest in poetry and literature more than warfare

Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336 CE?

• A) Krishnadeva Raya and Rama Raya

• B) Harihara and Bukka

• C) Saluva Narasimha and Krishnadeva Raya

• D) Colin Mackenzie and Abdur Razzaq