Medieval Indian History MCQs

Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

1. Which among the following towns / cities of Karnataka is most famous for monuments of Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Belgaum
[C] Gadag
[D] Hampi

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2. Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi, when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil?
[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Jalal-ud Din Firoz
[D] Razia

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3. In which of the following forts Jahangir Mahal is located?
[A] Lahore Fort
[B] Agra Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Golconda Fort

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4. Which of the following Sultans is known to have laid the foundation of Agra City?
[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Ibrahim Lodi
[D] Shershah Suri

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5. In which year Veera Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra) was defeated by Allauddin Khilji’s army?
[A] 1307 AD
[B] 1309 AD
[C] 1311 AD
[D] 1313 AD

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6. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar

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7. Who among the following Mughal emperor executed Sambhaji ,the son of Shivaji ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Kambaksh
[D] Akbar

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8. During whose reign the capital of Bahmani Kingdom was shifted from Gubarg to Bidar?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah

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9. Who among the following rulers built Jama Masjid at Gulbarga?
[A] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Ahmad Shah

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10. To develop foreign trade,Tipu Sultan established embassies with which countries?
[A] France
[B] Pegu
[C] Turkey
[D] All of the above

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