Medieval period is an important period in
the history of India because of the developments
in the field of art and languages, culture and religion. Also the period has witnessed the impact
of other religions on the Indian culture.
This phase can be related to the time period between 6th
century to 16th century.
Index
Chapter
1: Tracing Changes Through A Thousand Years – Discusses how historians use different types
of sources to learn about the past depending upon the period of their study and
the nature of their investigation.
Chapter
2: New Kings And Kingdoms – Discusses the administrative and economic policies
of Rashtrasuktas and Cholas.
Chapter
3: The Delhi Sultans – Discusses the salient features and administrative policies of the Delhi
Sultanate
UPSC 2019:
Consider the following statements:
1.
In the revenue administration of
Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2.
The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi
was an ancient indigenous institution.
3.
The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into
existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements
given above is/are correct?
(a)
1 only
(b)
1 and 2 only
(c)
3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
Ans:
a
Chapter
4: The Mughal Empire – Discusses about the Mughal emperors, major campaigns and events.
Chapter
5: Rulers And Buildings – Discusses the architecture during the
Medieval India under the patronage of different kingdoms.
Chapter
6: Towns, Traders And Craftspersons – Discusses how towns have developed as administrative
centres, temple towns, as well as centres of commercial activities and craft
production.
UPSC
2016: Banjaras during the medieval period of
Indian history were generally
(a)
agriculturists
(b) warriors
(c) weavers
(d) traders
Ans: d
Chapter 8: Devotional Paths To
The Divine – Discusses the
salient features of the Bhakti and Sufi Movement
Chapter 9: The Making Of Regional Cultures – Discusses about regional cultures and how they
developed.
Chapter
10: Eighteenth-Century Political Formations – Discusses about the emergence of number of
independent kingdoms after the fall of Mughals.
UPSC 2014: Ibadat
Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
(a)
the mosque
for the use of Royal Family
(b)
Akbar's
private prayer chamber
(c)
the hall in
which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
(d)
the room in
which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious
affairs
Ans: c