Education and Learning in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Education and Learning in Medieval India starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the curriculum of a typical madrasa in medieval India.
Describe the main features of the Gurukul system of education in medieval India.
Describe the role of private tutors in the education of royal children during medieval India.
Explain how education in medieval India was influenced by religion.
Explain the impact of Persian language on education during the Mughal period.
Explain the importance of oral tradition in medieval Indian education.
Explain the role of Sufi and Bhakti saints in spreading education during medieval India.
Name one famous scholar associated with the Nalanda University.
Which language became prominent in administration and education during the Delhi Sultanate period? (1) Arabic (2) Persian (3) Sanskrit (4) Urdu
Which language was commonly used as the medium of instruction in madrasas during medieval India? (1) Sanskrit (2) Persian (3) Hindi (4) Tamil
Which Mughal emperor established a large library and encouraged translation of Sanskrit texts into Persian? (1) Akbar (2) Aurangzeb (3) Babur (4) Shah Jahan
Which of the following statements best describes the role of temples in education during medieval India? (1) Temples were only places of worship (2) Temples served as centres of learning and education (3) Temples were used only for festivals (4) Temples had no role in education
Fill in the blank: ________ was a famous centre of Buddhist learning in Bihar during medieval India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system of education was mainly associated with Islamic learning in medieval India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was a residential form of education in ancient and medieval India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was a traditional Hindu school in medieval India, often attached to temples.
True or False: Education in medieval India was accessible to all sections of society equally.
True or False: Pathshalas were open to students of all castes and religions in medieval India.
True or False: Sanskrit was the only language used in all educational institutions in medieval India.
True or False: The Gurukul system was the only form of education in medieval India.
