Medieval Indian History Sources

The video tutorial discusses the sources used to reconstruct medieval Indian history, which spans from the 6th to the 16th century. It divides this period into early and late medieval periods, with the Mughal Empire marking the transition to the early modern period. The tutorial highlights the importance of both written and archaeological sources, such as official records, contemporary writings, and foreign travelers' accounts, as well as temples, forts, and coins, in understanding the cultural, artistic, and economic aspects of medieval India.

What is the time span of medieval Indian history?

• From the 7th to the 17th century

• From the 8th to the 18th century

• From the 5th to the 15th century

• From the 6th to the 16th century

Which period marks the beginning of the late medieval period in India?

• 10th century

• 13th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

Which empire's start is associated with the end of the late medieval period?

• Mughal Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Chola Empire

Who is one of the contemporary chroniclers mentioned as a written source?

• Kalidasa

• Al-Biruni

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Chanakya

Which of the following is NOT a written source for medieval Indian history?

• Foreign travelers' accounts

• Contemporary writings

• Ancient scripts

• Official records

Which foreign traveler is known for his accounts of medieval India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ibn Battuta

• Ferdinand Magellan

What type of source are temples considered in the study of medieval Indian history?

• Archaeological source

• Digital source

• Written source

• Oral source

Which of the following is NOT considered an archaeological source?

• Coins

• Palaces

• Pillars

• Manuscripts

What do archaeological sources help us understand about medieval India?

• Only the cultural history

• Artistic, cultural, and economic history

• Only the economic history

• Only the political history

Which of the following is a key feature of archaeological sources?

• They provide artistic insights

• They are fictional accounts

• They are unreliable

• They are contemporary writings