
Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?
1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus, became a part of Vaishnavism.
2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.
3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus, became a part of Vaishnavism.
3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?


Important Questions on Medieval History
Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world?


With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
1. Meditation and control of breath.
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place.
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following bhakti saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who аmоng the above was/were preaching when the Lodhi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the-
1. introduction of gunpowder in the sub-continent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. Siddhas (Sittars) to Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar,consider the following statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
