SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: History (2023-20) - 5 with solutions -

In 1632, during the period of Shah Jahan, Ahmednagar was merged into the Mughal empire. Malik Ahmed was the founder of Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), who established the Nizam Shahi dynasty.

Aurangzeb (1658 - 1707). He reimposed Jizya and Pilgrim tax in 1679 and ended the celebration of Navroz. He banned music, singing and dancing in the Royal court but not the playing of musical instruments.

1686. Aurangzeb invaded Bijapur under Sikandar Adil Shah and annexed it. This brought an end to the Adil Shahi dynasty. The Deccan Sultanates were the ve different Muslim-ruled dynasties of the medieval period that ruled in Golconda (Quli Qutub - ul- Shah), Bijapur (Yusuf Adil Shah), Bidar (Qasim Barid), Ahmednagar (Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah), and Berar (Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk). Bijapur (Gol Gumbaz, 1656 - the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah).

Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb in the Battle of Deorai(1659). Aurangzeb is known for being the emperor of India from 1658 to 1707.

Bhimsen. Bhimsen, as a historian, is of the reign of Aurangzeb and is remarkable for his ability to think independently and record these thoughts on paper.

Guru Arjan Dev assisted Khusrau, the rebellious son of Jahangir. He compiled the rst ocial edition of the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth, which later expanded into the Guru Granth Sahib. He completed the construction of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Ashta Pradhan. The coronation of Shivaji Maharaj was held in 1674, at the fort of Raigad in present-day Indian state of Maharashtra.

Vijayanagar. Carnatic Music: Purandara Dasa - A poet-composer of Vijayanagar is the ‘Father of Carnatic Music’.

Kudirai Chettis (Horse merchants). Rachavarus (Rajulu) - Associated with the ruling dynasty (rulers and generals were actually Sudras). Narapati (Rayas) - Lord of Men. Gajapati - lord of elephants.

Military commanders. They were given territories to govern by the Raya and used to collect taxes and other dues from the peasants, traders and craftspersons of the area. Gramas (villages), Gauda (village headman), Sthalas (sub districts), Nadus (districts), {Mandalams or rajyas (provinces)}, Land tax (sist).

Karnataka Samrajyamu. Vijayanagara Empire (1336 -1646) - Established by Harihara and Bukka on the banks of river Tungabhadra. Ruled by 4 Dynasties - Sangama (1336-1485), Saluva (1485-1505), Tuluva (1505-1570), Aravidu (1570-1646). Foreign Visitors - Nicholo de conti (Devaraya I), Abdul Razzaq (Devaraya II), Domingo Paes and Barbosa (Krishnadevaraya), Nuniz (Achyuta Devaraya).

Vijayanagar Empire (Founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336). Temples: Virupaksha temple (Hampi), The Vittala temple, Someshwara (Kolar city), Hazara Rama (Hampi), etc. Architectural Wonders of Vijayanagara: Queen’s Bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephant stables, Royal platform, Water tanks

Baji Rao II. The Treaty of Bassein (1802): It was signed between Lord Wellesley and Baji Rao II. Baji Rao II was restored as Peshwa and accepted all the terms of the Subsidiary Alliance system. Other Treaty: Treaty of Surat (1775) was signed between Raghunath Rao and the British. The Treaty of Salbai (1782) was signed between the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company.

Ranjit Singh. The Tripartite Treaty was signed by Shah Shujah, Ranjit Singh and Lord Auckland (Governor -General of India) in 1838. Lahore treaty (In 1846) - A peace treaty marking the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War. It was concluded between the East India Company and Maharaja Duleep Singh Bahadur

Treaty of Amritsar - It was executed by the British East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu after the First Anglo-Sikh War. Treaty of Allahabad : Signed in - 1765 between the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II and Lord Clive of the British East India Company. Treaty of Sugauli - signed between Nepal and the East India Company in 1815 and ratied by 4 March 1816. Treaty of Purandar – Signed between Jai Singh I and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1665

France. The Seven Years’ War, which took place between 1756-1763, was a global conict that spanned ve continents, though it was known in America as the ‘French and Indian War’. It solidied Britain’s stance as the most dominant European country in the world. Reason behind the Seven Years War - Both England and France wanted territories in North America.

1799. He is known as Tiger of Mysore. Tipu Sultan was inspired by the Ideals of the French Revolution. Daria Daulat Bagh is known as Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. He was nally defeated at the hands of Lord Wellesley

British. The Siege of Arcot was the battle between British and combined forces of French and Nawab of Arcot. Robert Clive captured the Arcot after the battle. The war ended with the Treaty of Pondicherry in 1754 which made Mohammad Ali Khan Walajah as Nawab of Arcot.

Assam. Treaty was signed between Myanmar and the United Kingdom.

British. After Malhar Rao II was defeated in the battle of Mahidpur (1817) the treaty of Mandsaur was signed.

Siraj-ud-Daula . The Treaty of Alinagar was signed on 9 February 1757 between Robert Clive of the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Mirza Muhammad Siraj Ud Daula. Based on the terms of the accord, the Nawab would recognize all the provisions of Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar farman of 1717.

Siraj-ud-Daulah (Reign: 1756 -1757) - Last independent Nawab of Bengal. Alivardi Khan - Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to 1756. He is known for his victory during the battle of Burdwan against Maratha Empire during the Maratha invasion of Bengal. Mir Qasim - Nawab of Bengal (1760-1763).

Raag Tarangini - Initiated an alternative system of the division of rags, 'the Thaat system'. Lochan Kavi (Lochan Panit) belonged to the Mithila region (Bihar). “Sangeet Darpan” was written by Damodar Pandit. “Anup Rag Vilas” is written by Kumar Gandharva.

Alauddin Hasan (Hasan Gangu): Reign - 1347 to 1358. He established the kingdom after revolting against Muhammad Bin Tughlaq . He was succeeded by his son Muhammed Shah I (who defeated Bukka I of Vijaynagar). Feroz Shah Bahmani (1397-1422 A.D.) - defeated Deva Raya I, emperor of Vijayanagara Empire, and married his daughter.

Paramara. 'Bhojshala' is an ancient and the only temple of Mata Saraswati. It is located in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The Paramara dynasty (Rajput) ruled Malwa and the adjacent regions in west-central India from the 9th century to the 14th century. Founder - Upendra or Krishnaraja.

Ashtoor. Ahmed Shah Al Wali Bahamani (1422 to 1436, Bahmani Sultanate) - Ashtoor is an important center of Indo-Saracenic monuments. Twelve imposing mausoleums are located at Ashtur east of Bidar. Major tombs in Ashtoor: Tomb of Ahmad Shah’s Queen, Tomb of Sultan Allauddin Shah II, Tomb of Sultan Humayun, Tomb of Malika-i-Jahan.

Dark Schist Stone. The temples were known for its pillared hall and stellate plan. Capital of Hoysala - Dorasamudra (Dwarasamudra). Founder - Sala. Famous poets: Harihar, Rahavanka and Janna. Jain temple of Dilwara in Mount Abu (Rajasthan) made of white marble. The temples of Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh) were built entirely of sandstone.

Deccan. The Deccan style of architecture is a fusion of Persian and Indian architectural styles. It is mainly inspired by styles from the Delhi Sultanate and later Mughal architecture. Example: Vatapi, Aihole, Pattadakal, etc. The Nagara style of architecture - Kandariya Mahadev Temple (Madhya Pradesh), Sun temple (Konark), Sun temple at Modhera (Gujarat) and Ossian temple (Gujarat). The Sikh style of architecture - Keshgarh Sahib and the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).

Both I and II. Prashastis (metal plates) were written by Brahmans in Sanskrit or any regional language. They have been written in the 1 st millennium and onwards in the form of prose or poetry. Example: Allahabad Pillar Inscription Sanskrit poem (by Harishena in praise of King Samudragupta). Agrahara (Agraharam, Ghatoka, Boya) refers to the land, village, or elds that were given to Brahmans.