Economy in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Economy in Medieval India starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of invasions and wars on the economy of Medieval India.
Describe the impact of the introduction of new crops like tobacco and maize in Medieval India.
Describe the main features of the Mansabdari system and its impact on the economy.
Discuss the impact of foreign trade on the economy of Medieval India.
Discuss the importance of guilds (shrenis) in Medieval Indian trade and industry.
Discuss the role of moneylenders in the rural economy of Medieval India.
Explain the concept of 'subsistence agriculture' as practiced in Medieval India.
Explain the role of artisans in the urban economy of Medieval India.
The term 'jagir' refers to: (1) A type of coin, (2) A land grant, (3) A market, (4) A tax
Which Mughal emperor is credited with introducing the zabt system of revenue assessment? (1) Akbar, (2) Babur, (3) Aurangzeb, (4) Shah Jahan
Which of the following best describes the term 'zamindar'? (1) Tax collector, (2) Landowner, (3) Soldier, (4) Merchant
Which of the following cities was famous for its shipbuilding industry in Medieval India? (1) Calicut, (2) Surat, (3) Masulipatnam, (4) Cambay
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was a land revenue system introduced by Sher Shah Suri.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was a method of revenue farming where the right to collect taxes was auctioned to the highest bidder.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a tax on trade and commerce in Medieval India.
The ________ system was a method of revenue collection based on crop-sharing during the Mughal period.
True or False: The introduction of Persian as the language of administration had no effect on the economic system of Medieval India.
True or False: The introduction of the Iqta system during the Delhi Sultanate period had a significant impact on land revenue administration.
True or False: The majority of the population in Medieval India was engaged in non-agricultural occupations.
True or False: The Mughal Empire encouraged the growth of urban centers and handicraft industries.
