1. In which year did Aurangzeb conquer the Golconda kingdom?
2. Who was the last Sultan of Golconda, defeated by Aurangzeb in 1687 CE?
3. After his defeat, Abul Hasan Tana Shah was imprisoned at which fort, where he died in 1699 CE?
4. How long did the Qutb Shahi kingdom rule the Telangana region from Golconda before its fall in 1687 CE?
5. Kafi Khan's work, which provides information about the fall of Golconda and the establishment of the Hyderabad state, is titled:
6. Before leaving for Delhi, Aurangzeb appointed which official as a temporary representative of the Mughal emperor in Golconda?
7. Unable to counter the Maratha attacks on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Rahulla Khan took shelter in which fort?
8. Who was handed the responsibility of ruling Hyderabad after Rahulla Khan, having previously served as subedar of Bijapur?
9. Zulfiqar Khan appointed cavalry in the parganas and established special police stations to control the Dakkani Muslims and revolts from which local group?
10. Consider the following statements regarding Zulfiqar Khan's administration of Hyderabad:
(I) He undertook repairs of the forts of Kaulas, Elgandal, Koilkonda, Warangal, and Panagal.
(II) He continued the fauzdars appointed during the Qutb Shahi period, most of whom were Dakkani Muslims.
(III) These fauzdars had authority to collect taxes from lands within a 10-kilometre radius of the Haveli Parganas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
11. After 1687 CE, under Mughal viceroy rule, how many fauzdaris existed in Karnataka?
12. Besides the nine fauzdaris in Karnataka, four more fauzdars were appointed in Cuddapah, Kurnool, Adoni, and Nellore, located in which region?
13. Chicacole, Rajahmundry, Machilipatnam, and Nizampatnam on the east coast were formed into which administrative units?
14. In the district-level administration of the Circar regions, each district was placed under the headship of which official?
15. Which official prepared the list of land taxes and other information related to cultivable land?
16. Landlords (zamindars) belonging to which three castes played an important role in administration before 1687 CE?
17. During the Qutb Shahi period, zamindars who had the right to collect taxes from local people were conferred which honorary title, among others, from the Sultan?
18. Important zamindars from Telangana who questioned the authority of the Mughal Viceroy after 1687 CE came from Kaulas, Palvancha, Jataprolu, and which other place?
19. In Bobbili, zamindars belonging to which community emerged strong?
20. The Vasireddi family took advantage of the bitter rivalry between the Malhraju family of Vinukonda and the Manikyarao family of Kondavidu to occupy which place?
21. Who was the most famous among the Vasireddi Zamindars, during whose time Amaravati emerged as an important centre?
22. In Rayalaseema, the Poligars (palegallu) revolted against which Mughal officer?
23. By which year did peaceful conditions prevail in Hyderabad following the peace treaty between the Mughal viceroy, zamindars, and Poligars?
24. Who abolished the 'Ijara' system during his diwanship as part of the fiscal reforms introduced around 1689–1700 CE?
25. In 1691 CE, the merchants of which place migrated to other provinces after being humiliated by Mughal officers and employees?
26. In 1700 CE, which Mughal-appointed subedar of Hyderabad died, leading to the appointment of Prince Kambaksh?
27. Who was appointed to assist Prince Kambaksh in administrative matters after his appointment as subedar of Hyderabad in 1700 CE?
28. In 1702 CE, nearly fifty thousand Marathas attacked and plundered Hyderabad for three days under whose leadership?
29. How much money did the selfish Rustum Khan secretly pay the Maratha army from the treasury in 1702 CE?
30. After recovering from illness, Aurangzeb transferred Riza Khan, the Fauzdar of Hyderabad, to which place?
31. According to contemporary European accounts, approximately how many people died due to the severe drought conditions in the Hyderabad Suba around 1701–1702?
32. Which organization came to the rescue of the people and local traders of Machilipatnam when the Mughal Fauzdar fled during the Maratha attacks of 1704 CE?
33. As part of Aurangzeb's plan to keep Golconda and Bijapur separated, the first kingdom consisted of parts of Telangana and coastal Andhra along with which region?
34. The Hyderabad suba later came to be known by which two alternative names?
35. Which kingdom was formed by merging the Siddhavatam, Gandikota, Gutti, and Kambham Circars of the Balaghat suba, under the control of Pathan kings?
36. The 'Arcot' suba, which spread from Guntur to Kaleman on the Coromandel Coast, included Vellore, Jinji, and which other place?
37. At what age did Aurangzeb die in 1707 CE?
38. Consider the following statements regarding the sons of Aurangzeb who fought in the war of succession after his death:
(I) Kambaksh was the Deccan Subedar.
(II) Azam Shah was the Viceroy of Gujarat.
(III) Shah Alam was the Viceroy of Kabul.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
39. In 1708 CE, Shah Alam defeated and killed Azam Shah in which battle near Agra?
40. After his victory in the war of succession, Shah Alam crowned himself Mughal emperor under which title?
41. During the war of succession, Kambaksh declared himself Sultan of which kingdom in Hyderabad, reestablishing it independently by 1708 CE?
42. Which prominent band leader took advantage of the unrest and resentment against Kambaksh's atrocities to rob travellers on the roads?
43. In the People's Darbar organized by Bahadur Shah I in 1707 CE, Sarvai Papanna was honoured with which of the following?
44. Bahadur Shah I ordered which Hyderabad Governor to punish Sarvai Papanna, though the responsibility was passed on to a military commander instead?
45. Between which years did Sarvai Papanna strive to liberate the people of Telangana from Mughal viceroy rule?
46. Sarvai Papanna made which place, located 50 kilometres from Hyderabad in the Golconda kingdom, his main centre of activity?
47. Sarvai Papanna's native village, 'Tarikonda,' is located 25 kilometres from Warangal in which direction?
48. Sarvai Papanna belonged to which caste?
49. Which contemporary of Aurangzeb, in his work "Muntakhab-ul-Lubab," provides valuable information about Sarvai Papanna?
50. Sarvai Papanna constructed a small fort at Tarikonda and worked for some time in the army of Venkata Rao, the zamindar of which place?
51. By 1701 CE, Zamindar Venkata Rao accepted Aurangzeb's authority and gave away his army, for which he was given which position?
52. Aurangzeb appointed which fauzdar of Kolanupak to suppress Sarvai Papanna, only to lose his life in the ensuing battle?
53. In 1702 CE, which deputy governor of Hyderabad suba confronted Sarvai Papanna with a huge army, partially destroying his fort without achieving complete victory?
54. Which of Sarvai Papanna's key followers escaped during Rustumdil Khan's 1702 CE confrontation?
55. Sarvadu and which other follower helped Sarvai Papanna build a new stone fort at Khilashapur, before the two later turned enemies and killed each other?
56. Considering the opportune time following Aurangzeb's death, Sarvai Papanna occupied the fort of Warangal in April 1708 CE and which other fort in June 1708 CE?
57. Sarvai Papanna died on the battlefield in 1710 CE fighting against the armies of which Mughal commander?
58. According to folk literature, Sarvai Papanna's programmes were centered around establishing an egalitarian society, opposing the caste system, and protecting which group?
59. After Aurangzeb's death, his eldest son Bahadur Shah was made Emperor of Delhi, ruling from 1707 to which year?
60. Which Mughal emperor ruled the Delhi throne for less than a year, positioned between Bahadur Shah and Farrukh Siyar?
61. During whose rule were the Deccan Suba and Hyderabad placed under the two efficient Sardars, Mubariz Khan and Mir Qamruddin Chin Qilich Khan?
62. Mubariz Khan, appointed governor of Hyderabad in June 1713, belonged to which clan?
63. Before rising to a high position under Aurangzeb's rule, Kambaksh had appointed Mubariz Khan to which post?
64. As governor of Hyderabad, Mubariz Khan gained full power to control Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam, Chicacole, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Kondapalli, Khammammet, and which other resource?
65. Farrukh Siyar issued a Farman cancelling the powers of which official, who had served as Fauzdar and Amin of Chicacole, transferring responsibility to Mubariz Khan?
66. When Abid Khan revolted against Mubariz Khan, he took his family and wealth and sought shelter at which place?
67. Mubariz Khan sent his son-in-law to occupy provinces formerly under Abid Khan's control. Who was this son-in-law?
68. In the 1724 CE battle in which Mubariz Khan's armies defeated the Marathas on the outskirts of Hyderabad, the Maratha forces were led by whom?
69. Mubariz Khan renamed which fort as 'Farrukh Nagar,' in honour of the Mughal emperor, after occupying it?
70. Mubariz Khan called the zamindars of Nuzividu and Eluru, Meka Appa Rao and Koldindal Ranga Rao, to which place to make them repay arrears of tribute?
71. In September 1714, Mubariz Khan defeated which zamindar of Kondavidu, who had tried to rule independently?
72. Based on orders from which Deccan Subedar did Mubariz Khan confiscate the ships of zamindars and prevent their mercantile activities?
73. In 1715 CE, which Diwan competed with the Hyderabad Governor to protect his position and privileges, an effort ultimately suppressed by Mubariz Khan?
74. After the death of Bahadur Shah, which two brothers, known as the Sayyed Brothers, emerged as kingmakers in Delhi's internal politics?
75. The Sayyed Brothers pressured Jahandar Shah to replace Dawood Panni, subedar of the Deccan, with which Turani leader?
76. In May 1715, the Sayyed Brothers forced the Mughal emperor to remove Nizam-ul-Mulk as Subedar of the Deccan and appoint which of the brothers in his place?
77. In 1718 CE, Mubariz Khan was defeated by the Maratha armies and made peace with them by agreeing to pay which tribute?
78. In the 1724 CE Battle of Shakarkhed, fought approximately 80 kilometres from Aurangabad in Berar, Mubariz Khan's forces were defeated by the armies of whom?
79. Who founded the independent Hyderabad State in 1724 CE, popularly known in history textbooks as Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah?
80. Nizam-ul-Mulk's successors ruled the modern Telangana, Andhra, and Rayalaseema regions from 1724 CE until which year?
81. The ancestors of Nizam-ul-Mulk belonged to Balapur village in which province of Central Asia?
82. Which first-generation family member migrated to India during the rule of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, winning the emperor's confidence?
83. In which year did Khwaja Abid lose his life fighting against the Golconda rulers, after joining Aurangzeb's service?
84. Which son of Khwaja Abid returned from Samarkhand to join Aurangzeb's service in 1669 CE?
85. For his participation in the wars between the Rajputs and Mughals, Aurangzeb conferred which two titles on Shihabuddin?
86. Shihabuddin's wife, Saphia Khanam, was the daughter of Sadullah Khan, who served in which role at Shah Jahan's court?
87. In which year was Qamruddin, the only son of Shihabuddin and Saphia Khanam, born?
88. In 1691 CE, Qamruddin commanded the Mughal army to occupy which fort, earning him the title 'Chin-Qilich-Khan' from Aurangzeb?
89. Between 1700 and 1707 CE, who dominated the Mughal court alongside his father, Aurangzeb's Prime Minister Asad Khan?
90. Bahadur Shah I, who emerged victorious in the war of succession after Aurangzeb's death, appointed Zulfiqar Khan as Subedar of the Deccan in which year?
91. Zulfiqar Khan continued as Subedar of the Deccan until he was killed in 1713 CE by which Mughal emperor?
92. In December 1707 CE, Bahadur Shah I appointed Qamruddin as Royal Representative of Awadh and as Fauzdar of which place?
93. In May 1713 CE, Farrukh Siyar appointed Mir Qamruddin Chin-Qilich-Khan as Subedar of the Deccan. In the same period, whom did the emperor appoint as Governor of Hyderabad?
94. As Subedar of the Deccan, Qamruddin took advantage of internal wars between Maratha Sahu (Satara) and which Maratha leader (Kolhapur)?
95. Which Diwan supported Qamruddin in his endeavour to rule the Deccan independently, without interference from the central government?
96. Between 1715 and 1720 CE, the Mughal emperor, influenced by the Sayyed brothers, discontinued Qamruddin as Subedar of the Deccan and transferred him to which place?
97. Hussain Ali, appointed Deccan Subedar after Qamruddin's removal, entered into an agreement with which Maratha Peshwa, granting the Marathas the right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi?
98. In 1719, who was crowned Emperor of Delhi, having been observed carefully by Nizam-ul-Mulk, who refused to help the Sayyed brothers?
99. In 1719 CE, the Sayyed brothers influenced the emperor to appoint Nizam-ul-Mulk as Subedar of which province?
100. Sensing the Sayyed brothers' treacherous intentions, the Sayyed brothers forced Mohammad Shah to remove Nizam-ul-Mulk as Subedar of Malwa in which year?
101. In May 1720 CE, Nizam-ul-Mulk took up arms and conquered the forts of Burhanpur and which other fort?
102. In October 1720 CE, which of the Sayyed brothers was murdered by Nizam-ul-Mulk's followers?
103. Following the defeat of the Sayyed brothers, Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah appointed Nizam-ul-Mulk as chief of how many subas in the Deccan?
104. In 1722 CE, the Mughal emperor appointed Nizam-ul-Mulk to which important position?
105. Disappointed with the lack of support from Muhammad Shah, Nizam-ul-Mulk decided to move from Delhi to which region without seeking the emperor's permission?
106. Muhammad Shah ordered which governor of Hyderabad to either kill or capture Nizam-ul-Mulk and hand him over?
107. On which date did Nizam-ul-Mulk defeat and kill Mubariz Khan in the historic Battle of Shakher Kheda?
108. According to "Andhra Pradesh Samagra Charitra-Samskruti," what was the annual profit Nizam-ul-Mulk received from the six subas following his victory at Shakher Kheda?
109. Nizam-ul-Mulk ruled Hyderabad between 1724 CE and which year?
110. Mughal supremacy over the Deccan, which began in 1687 CE with the conquest of Golconda, came to an end in which year with the establishment of independent Hyderabad?
