Indian History

Q. 1. Which of the following was the capital of Bahmani Kingdom? [A] Bijapur [B] Ahmadnagar [C] Hampi [D] Bidar Q. 2. In the administration of second Khilji Sultan Allauddin Khilji, the ministry of commerce was organised by whom? [A] Malik Qabul [B] Rais Parwani [C] Malik Yakub [D] Khusru Malik Q. 3. Name of the tax during Delhi Sultanate period, which was only imposed on rich Muslims? [A] Ushr [B] Zakat [C] Kham [D] None of the above Q.  4. Who among the following Tuluva dynasty ruler belonging to the Viajayanagar empire wrote ‘Amuktamalayada’ ? [A] Krishna Dev Raya [B] Venkata I [C] Achyuta Devraya [D] Vir Narsimha Raya Q.  5. Which monument, built during the Delhi sultanate period, was built according to the correct scientific lines for the first time? [A] Sikandar Lodi Tomb [B] Tughlaqabad [C] Tomb of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq [D] Alai Minar Q.  6. Which of the following Sultanate Rulers made Delhi as capital in place of Lahore? [A] Qutubuddin Aibak [B] Iltutmish [C] Raz...

Rani ki Vav/ Image credit: U nsplash The Chalukyas of Anhilwara or Solankis, as they are popularly known, ruled in Gujarat and Kathiawar for nearly three centuries and a half (c 950-1300). One of the earliest kings of this line of Chalukyas was Mularaja who consolidated the Chalukya authority in Gujarat.  The next king of importance was Bhima I (c. 1022-64), during whose reign Mahmud Ghazni, who made seventeen raids on India between 1001 and 1027, overran Gujarat and plundered the great temple of Somanath. When Mahmud appeared before the capital city Anhilwara (modern Siddhpur Patan), Bhima I took refuge in Kanthkot fort in Kutch. After the withdrawal of Mahmud, Bhima I revived the Chalukya power and entered into a coalition with Lakshmi – Karna Kalachuri against Bhoja (c1010-55), the greatest ruler of the  Paramara dynasty of Malwa .  It was during the reign of  Bhima I that the Sun Temple of Modhera was built. His spouse Udaymati is known for constructing Rani ki...

Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Gujarat holds a rich and sacred past with copper plates, inscriptions and memorial stones that reflect its prosperity, heritage and enduring spirit of valour. Inscriptions and original relics detailing the history of Prabhas Patan and the Somnath Temple are found throughout the Prabhas region. Inscriptions, copper plates, and relics from temples destroyed during the invasions are housed in the Prabhas Patan Museum, a symbol of valor, strength, and devotion. The museum currently operates in the former Sun Temple in Prabhas Patan. One such inscription is located near the museum in Prabhas Patan, next to the old Ram Temple in Bhadrakali Lane. Preserved at the home of Sompura Brahmin Deepakbhai Dave , it is embedded in the wall of the ancient Bhadrakali Temple in his courtyard. This inscription, according to Mr. Tejal Parmar, Curator (Museum Head) of the Prabhas Patan Museum, was created in 1169 AD ( Vallabhi Samvat 850 and Vikram Samvat 1255) and is curr...

1708-  Coronation of Maratha ruler Sahu  I  on   12 January.  Shahu was the fifth Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire founded by his grandfather, Shivaji.  Sahu, son of Sambhaji (eldest son of Shivaji), who was imprisoned by Aurangzeb, was  released from the Mughal captivity during the reign of    Bahadur Shah I, who had  emerged victorious in the war of succession among the sons of Aurangzeb following latter's death in 1707. 1779  -  Part of the  First Anglo-Maratha War,   the  Battle of Wadgaon  (12–13 January) was fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company near Vadgaon Maval village in Maharashtra.  The battle resulted in the victory of the Marathas who were  commanded by  Mahadji Sindhia  (also known as Mahadji Shinde). 1934  -  Surya Sen , a revolutionary leader from Bengal, was hanged on  12 January 1934  by the British. 

1681- When the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was campaigning against Marwar , his fourth son Akbar rebelled against him in 1681. On 11 January Akbar issued a manifesto deposing his father and crowed himself emperor.

Somnath temple is a highlight of any trip to Gujarat. A lso known as Prabhas Patan, it is one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines or the 12 shrines enshrining Shiva in the form of a Jyotirlingam in the country.   Its glowing description finds mention in the work of  11 th  century  Arab traveler Al Biruni who had come to Indian along with  Muslim invader  Mahmud of Ghazni who had ransacked and destroyed this great temple   in 1026 AD   during the reign of  Bhima I (c. 1022-64) belonging to  the Chalukya dynasty of Anhilwara.   Razed and rebuilt at least six times since its foundation, the existing temple standing at the shore of the Arabian Sea came into being as a result of the efforts of Sardar Patel, the Iron man of India.    Somnath is worshipped as the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Trivia:   Mahmud's famous slave was  Ayaz who was described by   Muhammad Iqbal, the Urdu poet and...