The Sikhs under Guru Hargobind defeated the Mughals four times during the reign of __________.
Shah Jahan
- Guru Hargobind was the sixth Sikh Guru and known for introducing the concept of Miri-Piri (spiritual and temporal authority).
- He militarized Sikhism to resist Mughal oppression.
- During Shah Jahan’s reign, the Sikhs fought and won battles against the Mughals.
- The significant battles include the Battle of Amritsar (1634) and the Battle of Kartarpur (1635).
- Guru Hargobind established the Akal Takht in Amritsar, emphasizing Sikh political and martial strength.
Important Questions from Medieval History
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I
(System / Category)
List-II
(Description)
A. Upari 1. Peasants directly responsible for the payment of revenue B. Pattadar 2. Category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas C. Mirasidar 3. Gifts of land or land revenue D. Inam lands 4. Co-parcenary title holder and designated revenue payer in southern India Name the calligrapher in Akbar’s court who was honoured with the title “Zarrin Kalam” or Golden Pen.
Which one of the following statements about Fatehpur Sikri is NOT correct?
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Bhakti Saint
Philosophy
(a)
Shankara
:
Avadhuta
(b)
Ramananda
:
Kevala Advaita
(c)
Ramanuja
:
Vishishtadvaita
(d)
Chaitanya
:
Advaita
Consider the following statements related to the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka:
1) The Virashaiva movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna, a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler in the twelfth century.
2) The Virashaivas encouraged practices, approved by the Dharmashastras, like post-puberty marriages and remarriage of widows.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
