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Question #1
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Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned mainly due to:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Shortage of water led to shifting back to Agra.
Shortage of water led to shifting back to Agra.
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Which specific dynamic market officer was appointed by Alauddin Khalji to maintain strict control over prices and prevent hoarding in the grain market?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji appointed a high officer called the 'Shahna-i-Mandi' (Market Superintendent) to oversee grain markets, record merchants, and enforce strict price caps.
Alauddin Khalji appointed a high officer called the 'Shahna-i-Mandi' (Market Superintendent) to oversee grain markets, record merchants, and enforce strict price caps.
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Question #3
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The Marathi system of collection known as 'Chauth' collected by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from neighbouring territories amounted to what fraction of land revenue?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Chauth was a tax equal to one-fourth (25%) of the standard land revenue assessed, paid to Marathas as protection money against external raids.
Chauth was a tax equal to one-fourth (25%) of the standard land revenue assessed, paid to Marathas as protection money against external raids.
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Medieval History of India
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