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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists.

List-I (Monuments) List-II (Builder)
A. Alai Darwaja, Delhi 1. Alauddin Khilji
B. Buland Darwaja, Fatehpur Sikri 2. Akbar
C. Moti Masjid, Agra 3.Aurangzeb
D. Moti Masjid, Delhi 4. Shahjahan

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Important Questions on Medieval History

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In 1659, Aurangzeb issued a number of ordinances for restoring the Muslim law of conduct according to the teachings of the Quran.

Read the statements and give the correct answer from the codes given below

1. He discontinued the practice of inscribing Kalima on the coins.

2. Censors of Public morals were appointed in all big cities.

3. Cultivation of 'Bhang' was forbidden throughout the empire.

4. Abolished the celebration of 'Nauroz', new year's day.

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Consider the statements about Mohammad Shah:

1. His original name was Roshan Akhtar.

2. He was promoted to the throne by the 'Sayyid Brothers'.

3. During his time period Nadir Shah invaded Delhi and carried away a lot of wealth and Kohinoor Diamond.

4. Mohammad Shah promoted literature, arts and music.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Who is believed to have created the raga Miyan ki Maihar?
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Mughal presence in the Red Fort ceased with the fall of _____.
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The famous Kohinoor diamond was produced from one of the mines in
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Sur architecture forms the climax of pre-Mughal style of architecture.

2. Sur architecture have harmonious combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural ideas.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Battle of Chausa (1539) was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun in which Sher Shah suri was defeated.

2. Sher Shah suri defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj.

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Assertion (A) The most remarkable feature of Sher Shah's administration was that it was highly decentralised system.

Reason (R) For administrative convenience.Sher Shah divided his kingdom into 47 divisions called Sarkars.