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 was the single biggest item of import to the Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Precious stones
[B] Horses
[C] Luxury goods
[D] Raw Silk

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2. Who was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coin in India?
[A] Mohammad Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Razia Sultan

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3. Which was the first monument in India constructed using Islamic architectural elements including horseshoe-shaped arches?
[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Humayun Tomb
[C] Alai Darwaza
[D] Qutub Minar

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4. Which of the following rulers earned the title of Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Karikala Chola

[C] Harihara I
[D] Parantaka-I

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5. In which among the following territories, Marco Polo had travels in the last decade of 13th century in India?
[A] Chola
[B] Pandya
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Cheras

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6. Moti Masjid was built in Red Fort by which of the following Mughal Emperor?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangazeb
[C] Shah Aalam II
[D] Akbar

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7. Which among the following place is the birth place of Humayun?
[A] Agra
[B] Kabul
[C] Badakhashan
[D] Sasaram

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8. Who among the following assumed the title of Islam Shah Suri, ?
[A] Shershah Suri
[B] Jalal Khan
[C] Firuz Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Khan Suri

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9. Who was defeated in the Battle of Ghaghra by Mughal emperor Babur ?
[A] Rana Sanga
[B] Medini Rai
[C] Muhammad Lodhi
[D] Ibrahim Lodhi

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10. When did Jizya reintroduced by Aurangzeb ?
[A] 1681
[B] 1682
[C] 1679
[D] 1680

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