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Political, Social and Economic Conditions of the Punjab in the Beginning of 16th Century

  1. Who ruled over Delhi in the beginning of 16th Century?The Lodhis
  2. Who founded Lodhi dynasty? Behlol Lodhi
  3. When was Lodhy dynasty found?1451 AD
  4. When did Sikandar Lodhi get the throne of Delhi?1489 AD
  5. Sikandar Lodhi banned Hindus to take holy dip in which River? Yamuna
  6. When did Ibrahim Lodhi get the throne of Delhi? 1517 AD
  7. Who wad Daulat Khan Lodhi?Governer of Punjab
  8. When did Daulat Khan Lodhi became the governer?1500 AD
  9. Who appointed Daulat Khan Lodhi the governer?Sikandar Lodhi
  10. What was the period or Tripartite struggle in Punjab? 1519 AD -1526 AD
  11. Name the parties who were involved in Tripartite Struggle? Babur, Ibrahim Lodhi and Daulat Khan Lodhi
  12. Where did the Babur belong to? Kabul
  13. How many times did Babur invade Punjab?5
  14. When did Babur invade Punjab for first time?1519 AD
  15. By which name Guru Nanak Dev Ji described the the invasion of Babur? Papan Di Janj
  16. In which of his composition Guru Nanak Dev Ji describe the invasion of Babur? Babar Vani
  17. When was the battle of Panipat fought? 21 April 1526 AD
  18. Name the parties between whom the battle of Panipat fought? Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi
  19. Who won the battle of Panipat?Babur
  20. Name two centers of education in Punjab in the beginning of 16th century. Lahore and Multan
  21. What was the main religion of the people of Punjab in the begining of 16th century? Hinduism                             
  22. How many sub-castes were there in Hinduism in the begining of 16th century? 84
  23. Why was Punjab called the Granery of India? Due to heavy production of Foodgrains
  24. What was the most famous industry of Punjab in the beginning of 16th century? Textile
  25. Name the Hindu classes who were induldged in trade. Khatri, Banias, Mahajan, Sood and Arora
  26. Name the Muslim classes who were induldged in trade.Bohra and Khoja
  27. What was the main sect of Jogis called?Nathpanthi
  28. Who founded Nathpanthi sect of Jogis?Gorakh Nath
  29. Name the famous center of Jogis. Mound of Gorakhnath
  30. To whom did the followers of Vaishnavism worship?Lord Vishnu and his Avtaras
  31. How many Avtaras of Vishnu has been decribed in Puranas? 24
  32. To whom did the followers of Shakti Sect worship? Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali, Goddess Vaishno Devi, Goddess Jwalamukhi etc.
  33. Which was the second major religion after Hinduism in Punjab? Islam
  34. Who founded Islam?Prophet Mohammad
  35. Where was Islam founded?At Macca
  36. When was Islam founded?In 7th century AD
  37. How are the Leaders of Sufism known as?Sheikhs or Peer
  38. Which tradition was started by Sufi Saints?Qawalli
  39. Name the two famous Silsilas of Sufism.Chishti and Suhravardi
  40. Who founded Chishti Silsila?Khawaza Muin-ud-din Chishti
  41. Where was Chishti Silsila founded?Ajmer
  42. Who is the most famous preacher of Chishtis in Punjab?Sheikh Farid
  43. Where was Suhravardi Silsila founded?Multan
  44. Who founded Suhravardi Silsila?Sheikh Baha-ud-din Zakria
  45. How many Tirthankars were there in Jainism?24

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