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UPSC Medieval india PYQ with Answers

27 solved Medieval india questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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2016–2025
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  1. Q2 2025 Prelims GS

    The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was

    1. a water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley
    2. a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokesβœ“
    3. a larger earthen pot driven by bullocks
    4. a large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand
    Answer explanation

    a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes The Araghatta (a Persian-wheel-like device) was a large wheel with earthen pots or buckets tied to the outer ends of its spokes, used to lift water from wells or rivers…

    HistoryIrrigation devicesMedieval india
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  2. Q4 2024 Prelims GS

    Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

    1. Krishnadevarayaβœ“
    2. Narasimha Saluva
    3. Muhammad Shah III
    4. Yusuf Adil Shah
    Answer explanation

    Krishnadevaraya Krishnadevaraya, the Vijayanagara ruler, permitted the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal as part of the political and commercial contacts between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Portuguese on the western coast.…

    HistoryKrishnadevaraya and portuguese relationsMedieval india
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