Education and Learning in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Education and Learning in Medieval India starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main features of education in medieval Indian gurukuls.
Describe the main sources of funding for educational institutions in medieval India.
Describe the role of women in education during medieval India.
Explain how education in medieval India was influenced by religion.
Explain how the Bhakti and Sufi movements contributed to education in medieval India.
Explain the importance of oral tradition in medieval Indian education.
Explain the role of Sufi saints in spreading education during medieval India.
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"During the reign of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, several madrasas and libraries were established in Delhi. These institutions not only taught religious subjects but also included mathematics, astronomy, and medicine in their curriculum. The Sultan provided endowments for teachers and students, making education accessible to many."
Based on the passage, what role did royal patronage play in the development of education during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Which language was primarily used for teaching in madrasas during the Delhi Sultanate period? (1) Sanskrit (2) Persian (3) Arabic (4) Hindi
Which Mughal emperor established a large library and encouraged scholars to translate works from other languages into Persian? (1) Akbar (2) Aurangzeb (3) Babur (4) Shah Jahan
Which of the following rulers is known for establishing madrasas in Delhi? (1) Iltutmish (2) Alauddin Khilji (3) Qutb-ud-din Aibak (4) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Which of the following statements is correct about the curriculum in medieval Indian pathshalas? (1) Only religious texts were taught. (2) Only mathematics was taught. (3) Both religious and secular subjects like mathematics and grammar were taught. (4) Only Persian was taught.
Fill in the blank: ________ was a famous medieval Indian centre of learning located in present-day Bihar, known for Buddhist studies.
Fill in the blank: ________ was a famous medieval Indian mathematician and astronomer whose works were studied in educational institutions.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement encouraged the use of local languages in religious and educational activities.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement helped spread education among the masses by using simple language and poetry.
True or False: Education in medieval India was accessible to all sections of society equally.
True or False: Education in medieval India was mostly practical and vocational.
True or False: Madrasas in medieval India were open to both boys and girls equally.
True or False: Pathshalas were traditional Hindu schools in medieval India.
