The 'Battle of Saraighat' was fought on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Battle of Saraighat' was fought on:
A. Brahmaputra river
B. Ganges
C. Godavari
D. Yamuna
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ahoms defeated Mughals in this naval battle.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Bundi' school of painting is a:
A. Mughal style
B. Vijayanagara style
C. Deccani style
D. Rajput style

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It is one of the prominent Rajput painting schools.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
Who is widely revered as the 'Pitamaha' (Grandfather) of Carnatic Music for standardizing its teaching systems during the Vijayanagara era?
A. Shyama Shastri
B. Tyagaraja
C. Muthuswami Dikshitar
D. Purandaradasa

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Purandaradasa (1484–1564), a Haridasa saint, formulated the foundational lessons of Carnatic music (Svaravalis and Alankaras) that are still taught today.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #3
The administrative position of 'Faujdar' in the provincial administrative framework of the Mughal Empire was primarily responsible for:
A. Auditing the expenses of the royal household
B. Heading the judicial courts in major cities
C. Assessing and gathering land revenues in rural areas
D. Maintaining law, order, and military security in a district (Sarkar)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A 'Faujdar' was a military commander appointed to oversee a district (Sarkar), tasked with keeping law and order, putting down local revolts, and assisting revenue collectors.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India