History Practice Quiz 108

Q1.What was the caravan of the Banjaras called, as mentioned in Peter Mundy's description?

A. Sultanate B. Tanda C. Khalji D. Mughal

Q2.Which Sultan used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets?

A. Emperor Jahangir B. Sultan Alauddin Khalji C. Peter Mundy D. A Mughal general

Q3.Which Emperor mentioned in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns?

A. Sultan Alauddin Khalji B. Emperor Jahangir C. Peter Mundy D. A contemporary historian

Q4.For which army did the Banjaras transport food grain during military campaigns?

A. Sultanate army B. British army C. Mughal army D. Local chieftains' armies

Q5.Peter Mundy, who described the Banjaras, was an English trader who came to India during which period?

A. Early sixteenth century B. Late sixteenth century C. Early seventeenth century D. Late seventeenth century

Q6.According to Peter Mundy's description, how many oxen were in the tanda of Banjaras he met?

A. 1,400 oxen B. 10,000 oxen C. 14,000 oxen D. 100,000 oxen

Q7.What was a common trade practice of the Banjaras, as described by Peter Mundy?

A. They only worked as hired carriers for other merchants. B. They primarily traded in luxury goods like spices and textiles. C. They bought grain where it was cheap and sold it where it was dearer. D. They only transported goods for the royal army.

Q8.According to Peter Mundy, what was the typical daily travel distance for Banjaras?

A. More than 10 miles a day B. Around 6 or 7 miles a day C. Less than 3 miles a day D. They traveled only at night

Q9.A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, Tiruchirapalli taluka, describes deliberations regarding the status of which specific group?

A. Pastoral tribes. B. Petty pedlars. C. Rathakaras. D. Mendicants.

Q10.According to a twelfth-century inscription, which of the following was an occupation of the rathakaras?

A. Cultivating agricultural lands. B. Trading in foreign goods. C. Making jewels for the king. D. Training warriors for battle.

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History Practice Quiz 108