FFC MODEL SCHOOL History, Class 7th – A-B Annual Examination 2020-21 Chapter # 01 Essay Type QUESTIONS Q. 1. In what circumstances Zaheer ud din Babar came to ? Zaheer ud din Babar was king of Kabul and Qandhar. He invaded India in 1526. Circumstances:- 1. In India at that time, was the king. He was a cruel man. His governors were unhappy with him. 2. Governor of Lahore Daulat Khan Lodh i invited Babar to attack India. 3. Rana Sanga , a Hindu Raja, invited him to invade India. 4. Army of Ibrahim Lodhi was weak. 5. Babar himself had a thought to invade India just like his ancestor, Ameer Taimor. 6. Indian wealth was also an attractive factor for Babar to invade India.

Q. 2. How encountered the Afghan Challenge? Discuss his banishment and return. Afghan Challenge:- was a brave Afghan ruler of . He was clever like a fox and brave like a lion . He gathered Afghan leaders around him to uproot Humayun from India. Humayun’s Response:- He was slow and lazy against Sher Shah Suri. He underestimated power of Sher Shah. He wasted his time in merry making after a minor victory at Gaur. Result:- Humayun was defeated at battle of Chausa and then in the battle of Kannauj. He had to leave his empire. Exile to Iran:- Humayun fled to and then Lahore. From Lahore he left for Multan, Sindh and then finally for Iran. King of Iran welcomed him. He stayed there for 15 years. Returning India:- After the death of Islam Shah Suri, Humayun prepared an army with the help of Irani King and invaded Peshawar. From there he invaded Lahore and finally he conquered Delhi in 1555. He regained his lost empire.

Q. 3. How Sher Shah Suri got the throne and strengthened his rule?

Sher Shah suri was ruler of Bihar. He was against Mughal rule. He gathered fellow Afghan leaders around him to uproot Humayun. Getting Throne:- He fought number of battles with Humayun. He defeated him in battle of Chausa and battle of Kannauj in 1540. He did not miss any opportunity to uproot Mughals and finally got the throne. Consolidation:- After getting throne he conquered , and few other states in Rajputana. He kept the boundaries of his kingdom safe. He built number of forts in his kingdom and garrisoned soldiers in these forts. Death:- Sher Shah died in the battle of Kalinjar in 1545. Q. 4. Describe the successors of Sher Shah Suri and their downfall. After the death of Sher Shah Suri, his son Islam Shah Suri became king in 1545. Islam Shah Suri:- He ruled for eight years. He continued the works started by his father. He was a good administrator and an experienced general. He crushed many uprisings against his rule. He died in 1553. Firoz Shah Suri:- He was son of Islam Shah. He became king at the age of 12. He was killed by his uncle Adil Shah in 1554. Adil Shah Suri:- He was a weak ruler. He could not control the uprisings. Very soon his empire was collapsed. He died in 1557 in Bengal. Other rulers:- Ibrahim Shah and Sikandar Shah Suri were other rulers of this dynasty. They fought with each other for throne. Sikandar Shah Suri was defeated by Humayun who returned from Iran and regain his lost empire.

Q. 5. Write down the situation of Humayun’s battles with Lodhis and Afghans?

After the death of Babar, Humayun became king. He had to face two strong enemies. 1- Lodhis 2- Afghans. Lodhis :- Mahmood Lodhi was brother of Ibrahim Lodhi who was defeated and killed by Babar. Mahmood Lodhi tried to defeat Humayun and regain Lodhi Empire. Humayun defeated him at Jaunpur and removed this danger. Afghans :- Afghans were bigger threat for Humayun. Afghan leader Sher Shah was a wise and brave general. He faced Humayun for many times. Detail is as under.  Sher Shah accepted the truce after the battle of Gaur and Chunar. Humayun defeated him in these battles but treated with Sher Shah softly.  Sher Shah gathered all Afghans around him to fight with Mughal power. Humayun failed to take severe action against activities of Sher Shah.  Sher Shah defeated Mughal army at Chausa in 1539 and again at Kannauj in 1540. Humayun had to leave the country after these defeats.

Q. 6. Write down the detail of administrative structure, communication system and welfare institutions?

WELFARE INSTITUTIONS:- Sher Shah Suri established following institutions in his empire. 1-Free food houses 2- Hospitals 3-Schools COMMUNICATION SYSTEM:- Sher Shah Suri constructed many roads in the country. He established inns, police stations, post offices at suitable distances and planted trees along these roads. One of the famous and important roads made by him was GT Road. GT Road linked Khyber with Bengal. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE:- Sher Shah Suri took following measures in his empire. Division of Empire :- He divide his empire into Province, Sarkar, Pargana, Tehsil and Village. He appointed following officials to run the affairs of these units. Governor: He was head of the province. Head Shiqdar: He was responsible for law and order in the Sarkar. There were Shiqdars in lower units. Head Munsif : He was responsible for justice in the Sarkar. There were Munsifs in lower units. Other Officials:- There were other officials like Patwaries, Chaudries and Muqaddams which performed their duties in Tehsils and villages. Measurement of the Land:- Sher Shah Suri measured the cultivated land of the country. New Coins :- Sher Shah Suri introduced new coin which was called Rupaya. It was divided into annas.