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Hyderabad State was founded by Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan, who was initially the Mughal governor of the Deccan.
Answer: True
Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan, initially the Mughal governor of the Deccan, founded Hyderabad State in 1724, establishing the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
The title 'Asaf Jah' was granted to the founder of Hyderabad State by the British East India Company.
Answer: False
The title 'Asaf Jah' was granted to Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah, not the British East India Company.
Hyderabad State maintained its status as a de jure vassal state of the Mughal Empire until the early 20th century.
Answer: False
Hyderabad State was a de jure vassal state of the Mughal Empire only until 1858. It later became a princely state under British India.
The Maratha Empire exerted influence over Hyderabad State, forcing it to pay a regular tax known as 'Chauth'.
Answer: True
Following the decline of Mughal power, the Maratha Empire exerted significant influence, compelling Hyderabad State to pay the 'Chauth' tax.
The capital of Hyderabad State was originally Hyderabad city, before being moved to Aurangabad.
Answer: False
Aurangabad initially served as the capital, and the city of Hyderabad became the capital in 1763.
Who founded Hyderabad State and established the Asaf Jahi dynasty?
Answer: Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan
Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan founded Hyderabad State and established the Asaf Jahi dynasty, becoming the first Nizam.
What was the initial political status of Hyderabad State from 1724?
Answer: A de jure vassal state of the Mughal Empire
From its founding in 1724, Hyderabad State maintained a status as a de jure vassal state under the Mughal Empire.
The Treaty of Masulipatam in 1768 led to the British gaining control over the Northern Circars from Hyderabad State.
Answer: True
The Treaty of Masulipatam in 1768 formalized the British acquisition of the Northern Circars from Hyderabad State.
Hyderabad State was the last Indian princely state to enter into a subsidiary alliance with the British.
Answer: False
Hyderabad State was the first Indian princely state to enter into a subsidiary alliance with the British in 1798.
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Hyderabad State actively supported the rebels against the British.
Answer: False
Hyderabad State remained loyal to the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858.
Prime Minister Salar Jung I implemented administrative reforms in Hyderabad State aimed at creating a more systematic government and reducing corruption.
Answer: True
Salar Jung I, as Prime Minister, introduced significant administrative reforms to modernize governance and combat corruption in Hyderabad State.
Urdu replaced Persian as the official court and revenue language of Hyderabad State in the late 19th century.
Answer: True
Persian served as the official language until 1886, when Urdu was officially adopted for court and revenue purposes.
Under the Nizam's government structure, the Executive Council held ultimate power, independent of the Nizam's authority.
Answer: False
The Nizam retained ultimate authority; the Executive Council was established to assist him and its members were appointed and could be dismissed by the Nizam.
When did Hyderabad State officially become a princely state within British India?
Answer: 1858
Following the Indian Mutiny of 1857, Hyderabad State was formally recognized as a princely state within the British Indian Empire from 1858 onwards.
Who was the Prime Minister responsible for significant administrative reforms in Hyderabad State during the reign of Asaf Jah V?
Answer: Salar Jung I
Salar Jung I, serving as Prime Minister during Asaf Jah V's reign, was the architect of major administrative reforms.
What language officially replaced Persian as the court and revenue language in 1886?
Answer: Urdu
Urdu officially replaced Persian as the language for court and revenue matters in Hyderabad State in 1886.
Who held ultimate power in the government structure of Hyderabad State?
Answer: The Nizam
The Nizam was the ultimate sovereign authority in Hyderabad State's government structure.
What was the role of the Assembly in Hyderabad State's government structure?
Answer: It served primarily an advisory role with appointed members.
The Assembly in Hyderabad State functioned mainly in an advisory capacity, with its members appointed by the Nizam.
The Great Musi Flood of 1908 caused minimal damage to Hyderabad city and resulted in few casualties.
Answer: False
The Great Musi Flood of 1908 was a devastating event, causing extensive damage and an estimated 50,000 fatalities in Hyderabad city.
Osmania General Hospital and Himayath Sagar lake were infrastructure projects initiated by the last Nizam, Asaf Jah VII.
Answer: True
The last Nizam, Asaf Jah VII, oversaw the construction of significant infrastructure, including Osmania General Hospital and Himayath Sagar lake.
Before integration into India, Hyderabad State used the Indian Rupee as its official currency.
Answer: False
Hyderabad State maintained its own unique currency, the Hyderabadi rupee, prior to its integration into India.
Wilfred Cantwell Smith noted that Hyderabad's political and social structures largely preserved medieval Muslim rule into modern times.
Answer: True
Wilfred Cantwell Smith observed that Hyderabad's political and social systems retained significant characteristics of medieval Muslim rule well into the modern period.
Muslims in Hyderabad State generally occupied a lower social standing compared to the Hindu majority.
Answer: False
Muslims, including the ruling dynasty, generally occupied a higher social standing and held significant administrative positions within Hyderabad State.
The 'Corps Français de Raymond' was a military unit composed entirely of women, established during Asaf Jah II's reign.
Answer: False
The 'Corps Français de Raymond' was a military unit composed primarily of French soldiers, not women. An elite infantry unit composed entirely of women, the 'Victorious Battalion,' also existed.
Indo-Saracenic architecture, blending Indian and Islamic styles, is characteristic of buildings like the Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad State.
Answer: True
Indo-Saracenic architecture, a fusion of Indian and Islamic elements with modern influences, is indeed characteristic of prominent structures like the Osmania General Hospital.
The Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway was established after the Singareni Collieries and Nizam Sugar Factory.
Answer: False
The Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway was established in 1875, predating the Singareni Collieries (1920) and Nizam Sugar Factory (1937).
According to the 1941 census, Marathi was the most widely spoken native language in Hyderabad State.
Answer: False
Telugu was the most widely spoken native language (48.2%), followed by Marathi (26.4%) according to the 1941 census.
Islam was the majority religion in Hyderabad State, with Hindus forming a minority.
Answer: False
Hindus constituted the majority religion (approximately 81%) in Hyderabad State, while Muslims formed a significant minority (approximately 13%).
The motto 'Al-'Aẓāmatu Lillāh' translates to 'Greatness belongs to God' and was used by Hyderabad State.
Answer: True
The motto 'Al-'Aẓāmatu Lillāh,' meaning 'Greatness belongs to God,' was indeed one of the mottos of Hyderabad State.
The abolition of the Sultanate in Turkey contributed to increased Hindu-Muslim cooperation in Hyderabad's political movements.
Answer: False
The abolition of the Sultanate in Turkey, along with other factors, marked an end to a period of Hindu-Muslim cooperation in Hyderabad's political movements.
The Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway played a role in connecting Hyderabad State to the British India network and fostering industrial development.
Answer: True
The Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway was instrumental in integrating Hyderabad State with the broader British Indian railway network and stimulating industrial growth.
The last Nizam was considered one of the wealthiest individuals globally and held significant ownership in major state enterprises.
Answer: True
The last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, was renowned for his immense personal wealth and substantial ownership stakes in key state enterprises.
What was the devastating natural disaster that struck Hyderabad city in 1908, causing widespread fatalities?
Answer: The Great Musi Flood
The Great Musi Flood in 1908 caused catastrophic damage and significant loss of life in Hyderabad city.
What was the unique currency used in Hyderabad State before its integration into India?
Answer: The Hyderabadi Rupee
Hyderabad State uniquely maintained its own currency, the Hyderabadi rupee, until its integration into the Indian Union.
According to Wilfred Cantwell Smith, what characterized Hyderabad's political and social structure into modern times?
Answer: Preservation of medieval Muslim rule structures
Wilfred Cantwell Smith noted that Hyderabad's structures largely preserved elements of medieval Muslim rule into the modern era.
What was the social standing of Muslims in Hyderabad State, according to the provided text?
Answer: They constituted an 'upper caste' with significant administrative roles.
Muslims in Hyderabad State generally held an 'upper caste' status, occupying significant administrative and official positions.
Which of the following was an elite infantry unit composed entirely of women mentioned in the context of Asaf Jah II's reign?
Answer: The Victorious Battalion
The 'Victorious Battalion' was an elite infantry unit composed entirely of women, noted during Asaf Jah II's reign.
What architectural style is exemplified by the High Court and Kacheguda Railway station in Hyderabad State?
Answer: Indo-Saracenic
Buildings like the High Court and Kacheguda Railway station in Hyderabad State are prime examples of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style.
Which major industry was established in Hyderabad State in 1920?
Answer: Singareni Collieries
The Singareni Collieries, a significant industrial venture, was established in Hyderabad State in 1920.
Based on the 1941 census, what percentage of the population spoke Kannada as their native language in Hyderabad State?
Answer: 12.3%
According to the 1941 census, Kannada was the native language of 12.3% of Hyderabad State's population.
What percentage of Hyderabad State's population was Muslim according to the demographic data?
Answer: Approximately 13%
Muslims constituted approximately 13% of Hyderabad State's population, while Hindus formed the majority.
What was the other motto of Hyderabad State besides 'Al-'Aẓāmatu Lillāh'?
Answer: Yā ʿUthmān
Besides 'Al-'Aẓāmatu Lillāh,' the other motto of Hyderabad State was 'Yā ʿUthmān,' referring to the last Nizam.
What was the population of Hyderabad State according to the 1941 census?
Answer: 16,338,534
The 1941 census recorded the population of Hyderabad State at 16,338,534 individuals.
What significant role did the Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway play in Hyderabad State?
Answer: It connected the state to the British India network and spurred industrial development.
The Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway was crucial for connecting Hyderabad to the wider railway network and fostering industrial progress.
Which of the following was NOT a primary language spoken in Hyderabad State according to the 1941 census?
Answer: Tamil
Telugu, Marathi, and Kannada were primary languages spoken in Hyderabad State; Tamil was not among the most widely spoken native languages.
The Nizam opened his palaces to the public after which major event?
Answer: The Great Musi Flood of 1908
Following the devastating Great Musi Flood of 1908, the Nizam opened his palaces to provide refuge for the affected public.
Which of the following orders or decorations was conferred by the Nizam of Hyderabad?
Answer: Hilal-i-Osmania
The Hilal-i-Osmania was one of the orders and decorations conferred by the Nizam of Hyderabad.
What was the approximate area of Hyderabad State in 1941?
Answer: 82,698 square miles
In 1941, Hyderabad State covered an area of approximately 82,698 square miles (214,187 square kilometers).
Which historical landmarks were often featured on the stamps issued by Hyderabad State?
Answer: Golconda Fort and Charminar
Stamps issued by Hyderabad State frequently depicted iconic landmarks such as the Golconda Fort and the Charminar.
The Nizam's significant control over the state's economy stemmed from:
Answer: His ownership of major enterprises.
The Nizam's substantial ownership in key state enterprises was a primary source of his significant economic control and influence.
The 'Mulki-rules' agitation in 1952 protested against the reservation of government jobs for native inhabitants of Hyderabad State.
Answer: False
The 'Mulki-rules' agitation in 1952 protested the *lack* of strict implementation of job reservations for native inhabitants ('Mulkis').
The presence of 'non-mulkhis' (outsiders) in administrative roles, including the Executive Council, caused protests from native inhabitants.
Answer: True
The appointment of 'non-mulkhis' to administrative positions, including the Executive Council, generated significant protest from the native population ('mulkhis') due to concerns over local employment opportunities.
The term 'Mulki' referred specifically to individuals of Muslim faith residing in Hyderabad State.
Answer: False
The term 'Mulki' referred to any native inhabitant of Hyderabad State, irrespective of their religious affiliation.
Formal political organizations were prevalent in Hyderabad State from its inception in 1724.
Answer: False
Formal political organizations were not prevalent in Hyderabad State until the early 20th century, well after its inception.
The Andhra Jana Sangham was formed to provide political education to the masses in the Telangana region.
Answer: True
The Andhra Jana Sangham was established in 1921 with the explicit purpose of imparting political education to the populace in the Telangana region.
After facing a gagging order in 1929, the Andhra Mahasabha shifted its focus exclusively to advocating for women's rights.
Answer: False
While advocating for women's rights was part of its agenda, the Andhra Mahasabha also continued to focus on other social issues, such as protecting farmers, after the 1929 order.
The 'Mulki-rules' primarily concerned which issue within Hyderabad State?
Answer: Reservation of local jobs for native inhabitants
The 'Mulki-rules' were legislation designed to reserve government jobs for the native inhabitants ('Mulkis') of Hyderabad State.
The employment of 'non-mulkhis' in Hyderabad's administration led to protests primarily because:
Answer: They limited employment opportunities for native inhabitants.
Protests against 'non-mulkhis' stemmed from the perception that their presence in administrative roles restricted employment opportunities for the native population ('mulkhis').
The Andhra Mahasabha, after 1929, focused on social issues including:
Answer: Protecting farmers and advocating for women's rights
Post-1929, the Andhra Mahasabha addressed social concerns such as farmers' welfare and women's rights, alongside other reformist agendas.
What was the primary reason for the 'Mulki-rules' agitation in 1952?
Answer: Demands for the strict implementation of rules reserving jobs for locals ('Mulkis').
The 1952 agitation was driven by demands for the strict enforcement of 'Mulki-rules,' which mandated job reservations for the native inhabitants of Hyderabad State.
The Andhra Jana Sangham evolved into which larger political organization?
Answer: The Andhra Mahasabha
The Andhra Jana Sangham eventually evolved and was renamed the Andhra Mahasabha, becoming a significant political body.
Following India's independence, the Nizam of Hyderabad immediately agreed to join the Constituent Assembly of India.
Answer: False
The Nizam declared Hyderabad's independence and refused to join the Constituent Assembly of India immediately after independence.
India's annexation of Hyderabad State in 1948 was primarily due to the Nizam's desire to join Pakistan.
Answer: False
The annexation was primarily due to Hyderabad's strategic location and the failure to agree on accession, not the Nizam's desire to join Pakistan.
'Operation Polo' was the code name for the military campaign that led to the annexation of Hyderabad State by India.
Answer: True
'Operation Polo' was the military operation conducted by the Indian Army that resulted in the annexation of Hyderabad State.
The United Nations Security Council successfully intervened to prevent India's military action against Hyderabad in 1948.
Answer: False
While Hyderabad appealed to the UN Security Council, its actions did not prevent India's military intervention and annexation.
Hyderabad State was formally incorporated into the Union of India on January 26, 1950, marking the end of the Nizam's rule.
Answer: True
The formal incorporation into the Union of India occurred on January 26, 1950, signifying the end of the Nizam's rule.
What was the Nizam's stance regarding the Constituent Assembly after India's independence in 1947?
Answer: He declared Hyderabad's independence and refused participation.
Upon India's independence, the Nizam declared Hyderabad's independence and declined to participate in the Indian Constituent Assembly.
What was the code name for the Indian military campaign launched on September 13, 1948, to annex Hyderabad State?
Answer: Operation Polo
Operation Polo was the codename for the Indian military action undertaken to annex Hyderabad State in September 1948.
What was the main reason cited for India's annexation of Hyderabad State in 1948?
Answer: Hyderabad's strategic location and the failure to agree on accession.
The strategic importance of Hyderabad's location within India and the unresolved issue of accession were primary drivers for India's military action.
The Nizam's decision to not join the Constituent Assembly was aimed at:
Answer: Maintaining Hyderabad's independence.
The Nizam's refusal to join the Constituent Assembly was a strategic move intended to preserve Hyderabad's independence.
M. K. Vellodi served as the Rajpramukh of Hyderabad State after its incorporation into India.
Answer: False
M. K. Vellodi served as the Chief Minister; the Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, served as the Rajpramukh after incorporation.
In 1956, Hyderabad State was dissolved, and its territories were merged into neighboring states based on linguistic lines.
Answer: True
The state of Hyderabad was dissolved in 1956, with its regions reorganized and merged into neighboring states based on linguistic considerations.
Which of the following regions was NOT part of Hyderabad State's former territories after reorganization?
Answer: Malabar Coast
The Malabar Coast was not part of Hyderabad State; its territories comprised Telangana, Marathwada, and Kalyana-Karnataka.
Who was appointed as the Chief Minister of Hyderabad State after its incorporation into India?
Answer: M. K. Vellodi
M. K. Vellodi, a senior civil servant, was appointed as the first Chief Minister of Hyderabad State following its integration into India.
In 1956, the Marathwada region of Hyderabad State was merged into which larger state?
Answer: Bombay State (later Maharashtra)
Following the reorganization in 1956, the Marathwada region of the former Hyderabad State was incorporated into Bombay State.
After Hyderabad State's incorporation into India, who assumed the ceremonial role of Rajpramukh?
Answer: The Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan
Following incorporation, the Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, assumed the ceremonial position of Rajpramukh.