Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 7
Short Questions
1. Who founded the Vijayanagar Kingdom?
→ Harihar and Bukka in 1336 CE.
2. Who was the founder of the Bahamani Kingdom?
→ Hasan Gangu in 1347 CE.
3. Who was the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar?
→ Krishnadevaraya.
4. Which famous battle did Rana Sang fight against Babur?
→ Battle of Khanwa (1527 CE).
5. Who was the ruler of Mewar who fought against Akbar?
→ Maharana Pratap.
6. Which battle did Maharana Pratap fight against Akbar?
→ Battle of Haldighati (1576 CE).
7. What was Mahmud Gawan known for?
→ His land and military reforms in the Bahamani Kingdom.
8. Which famous school did Mahmud Gawan build?
→ Madarsa in Bidar.
9. Why did the Bahamani Kingdom break apart?
→ Internal conflicts and weak rulers.
10. Into how many parts did the Bahamani Kingdom break?
→ Five parts – Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, Bidar, and Berar.
11. Who was Guru Tegh Bahadur?
→ The ninth Sikh Guru.
12. Why did Aurangzeb imprison Guru Tegh Bahadur?
→ Because he opposed forced religious conversions.
13. What was the capital of the Bahamani Kingdom?
→ Gulbarga, later shifted to Bidar.
14. Who was Chandbibi?
→ A brave queen of Ahmadnagar.
15. Why is Maharana Pratap remembered in history?
→ For his bravery and fight for Mewar’s independence.
16. Who won the Battle of Haldighati?
→ The Mughals, but Maharana Pratap continued to resist.
17. Which Mughal emperor fought against the Rajputs?
→ Akbar.
18. Which Rajput king helped Akbar?
→ Raja Man Singh.
19. What was the main reason for the Rajput-Mughal conflicts?
→ The Rajputs wanted to protect their independence.
20. Who led the Rajputs in the Battle of Khanwa?
→ Rana Sangha.
Long Questions
1. How did the Bahamani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms emerge?
→ The Vijayanagar Kingdom was founded by Harihar and Bukka in 1336 CE, and the Bahamani Kingdom by Hasan Gangu in 1347 CE, after breaking away from the Delhi Sultanate.
2. What were the main achievements of Krishnadevaraya?
→ Krishnadevaraya expanded his empire, built beautiful temples, and encouraged literature and art in his kingdom.
3. How did Mahmud Gawan help the Bahamani Kingdom?
→ He improved land revenue collection, paid soldiers in cash, and built a famous madarsa (Islamic school) in Bidar.
4. What happened in the Battle of Khanwa?
→ Babur defeated Rana Sangha in 1527 CE using artillery and strong military tactics, strengthening Mughal rule in India.
5. Why is Maharana Pratap famous in Indian history?
→ He fought bravely against Akbar in the Battle of Haldighati, never surrendered, and continued to resist the Mughals.
6. Why did the Bahamani Kingdom break into five parts?
→ The kingdom had internal conflicts and weak rulers, which led to its division into Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, Bidar, and Berar.
7. What was Guru Tegh Bahadur’s role in history?
→ He fought against religious oppression and was executed by Aurangzeb for protecting Hindu and Sikh rights.
8. Why did the Rajputs fight against the Mughals?
→ The Rajputs wanted to protect their kingdoms, while the Mughals wanted to expand their empire and control Rajput territories.
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