Medieval History — Set 3
Bihar GK · मध्यकालीन इतिहास · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which Mughal Prince renamed Patna to 'Azimabad' and commissioned its reconstruction?
Correct Answer: A. Azim-us-Shan
Prince Azim-us-Shan, the grandson of Aurangzeb, renamed Patna to Azimabad in 1704. He invested heavily in rebuilding the city and strengthening its fortifications. The name Azimabad remained in use for Patna in official records for a long time.
Which Mughal Emperor was the first to be crowned in Patna?
Correct Answer: B. Farrukhsiyar
Farrukhsiyar was crowned as the Mughal Emperor in Patna in 1713. This was the first time a Mughal coronation took place in Bihar. He ascended the throne with the support of the Sayyid Brothers.
Which Sikh Guru visited Bihar and stayed at Gaya, Rajgir, and Patna during his travels?
Correct Answer: C. Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, visited Bihar during his first Udasi (travel). He passed through Gaya, Rajgir, and Patna, engaging with local scholars and saints. His visit laid the early foundations for the Sikh community in the region.
Which Sikh Guru left his family in Patna while traveling to Assam, leading to the birth of the tenth Guru there?
Correct Answer: D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru, left his family in Patna while he proceeded to Assam. During his absence, his son Gobind Rai (later Guru Gobind Singh) was born in Patna. This event makes Patna one of the holiest sites for Sikhs.
The famous Sufi saint Makhdum Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri belonged to which Sufi order?
Correct Answer: A. Firdausi
Makhdum Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri was a prominent saint of the Firdausi order. His tomb in Bihar Sharif is a major pilgrimage site. The Firdausi order was particularly active and influential in medieval Bihar compared to other parts of India.
Who wrote the 'Varnaratnakara', a classic text in the Maithili language, during the Karnata period?
Correct Answer: B. Jyotirishwar Thakur
Jyotirishwar Thakur authored the 'Varnaratnakara' in the 14th century. It is considered the earliest prose work in Maithili and provides a description of social life. The text is an encyclopedia of the culture and court life of the Karnata dynasty.
Which English traveler visited Patna in 1586 and described the trade of sugar and cotton?
Correct Answer: C. Ralph Fitch
Ralph Fitch visited Patna in 1586 during the reign of Akbar. He described Patna as a flourishing trade center for cotton, sugar, and opium. His accounts provide valuable economic data on medieval Bihar.
Which European traveler described Patna as the 'largest town in Bengal' region in the 17th century?
Correct Answer: D. Peter Mundy
Peter Mundy, who visited in the 1630s, described Patna as a massive commercial hub. He referred to it as the 'largest town' in the eastern region, highlighting its prosperity. He also noted the presence of international traders in the city.
Which tribal dynasty ruled parts of Palamau and Shahabad before being subdued by the Mughals?
Correct Answer: A. Chero Dynasty
The Chero Dynasty was a powerful tribal chiefdom in the Palamau and Shahabad regions. They offered stiff resistance to Mughal expansion but were eventually subdued. Medini Rai was one of the most famous rulers of this dynasty.
Who was the last independent Afghan ruler of Bihar and Bengal defeated by Akbar?
Correct Answer: B. Daud Khan Karrani
Daud Khan Karrani was the last independent ruler of the Bengal-Bihar region. He was defeated by Akbar's forces in 1576, ending the Afghan rule. His defeat marked the final incorporation of Bihar into the Mughal Empire.