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. Chachnama is the oldest chronicle of which of the following regions?
[A] Kashmir
[B] Gandhar
[C] Sindh
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Sindh]
Notes:
At the time of Arab Invasions, Sindh was under Raja Dahir who reigned till 712 AD from his capital Brahamanabad. He was the last Hindu Ruler of Sindh and parts of Modern Punjab (Pakistan). The Arab conquest of Sindh is mentioned in the oldest Chronicle of Sindh called Chachnama.
2. Ruqaiya Sultan Begum was the wife of which Mughal Ruler?
[A] Humayun
[B] Jahangir
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Ruqaiya Sultan Begum was the first wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was Empress consort of the Mughal Empire from 1557 to 1605. Ruqaiya was a first cousin of her husband, and was a Mughal princess by birth. Her father, Hindal Mirza, was the youngest brother of Akbar’s father Humayun.
3. The year 1576, is famous for which among the following battles?
[A] Battle of Talikota
[B] Battle of Haldighati
[C] Battle of Gagron
[D] Battle of Khargaon
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Haldighati]
Notes:
Battle of Haldighati took place in 1576 between Rana of Mewar Maharana Pratap and Akbar forces led by Man Singh. It was a decisive victory for Akbar’s chieftain Man Singh. Abul Fazal called this war as “Battle of Khamnaur”.
4. Which among the following Mughal emperor had prohibited smoking and use of tobacco in 1617 AD?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahanagir]
Notes:
Jahangir is the Mughal emperor who prohibited smoking and use of tobacco in 1617 AD. Jahangir ruled from 1605 to 1627.
5. Which among the following was a unit of Mughal Empire for the purpose of Administration and Revenue Collection?
[A] Paraganas
[B] Subahs
[C] Parautis
[D] Grama
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Correct Answer: B [Subahs]
Notes:
The subhas held the primary position of revenue collection among them and looked after revenue and finance, but kept an overview of all matters of expenditure and related departments recording all imperial orders and assigning duties.
6. Which of the following Sikh Guru collected all the work of the previous Gurus and dictated it in the form of verses ?
[A] Guru Har Govind
[B] Guru Har Kishan
[C] Guru Arjun Dev
[D] Guru Gobind
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Correct Answer: C [Guru Arjun Dev]
Notes:
Guru Arjan Dev was born in 15 April 1563. He collected all the work of the previous Gurus and dictated it in the form of verses. He was arrested under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. He was asked to change his religion to Islam. He denied and for this reason he was executed in 1606 CE. The name of his son was Guru Hargobind.
7. For which of the following Shershah Suri is not known?
[A] Organization of the system of Civil Administration
[B] Issuing first Rupiya which was in use till 20th century
[C] Introducing the system of irrigation by canals
[D] All are intiatives of shershah suri
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Correct Answer: C [Introducing the system of irrigation by canals]
Notes:
Shershah suri is known for land assessment,civil administration,currency and others/ But he is not known for irrigation canals.
8. What was the purpose of the creation of “Diwan-i-Riyasat” by Alauddin Khilji?
[A] Revenue Collection
[B] Civil Court Operations
[C] Tax Control
[D] Market Control
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Correct Answer: D [Market Control]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi from the Khilji dynasty (1296-1316), was known for his significant market reforms. He established the “Diwan-i-Riyasat” and “Shahna-i-mandi” to strengthen market control. Additionally, he fortified the espionage system to monitor these economic changes. His measures were aimed at regulating the markets to inhibit hoarding and foster economic stability.
9. Mirza Ghalib was a contemporary of which among the following Mughal Emperors?
[A] Alamgir II
[B] Muhammad Shah
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Farrukhsiyar
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Correct Answer: C [Bahadur Shah Zafar]
Notes:
Mirza Ghalib was a prominent Urdu and Persian poet. He served during the last years of the Mughal Empire. He was contemporary of Bahadur Shah Zafar.
10. Who was the last king of Aravidu Dynasty ?
[A] Sri ranga III
[B] Venkata II
[C] Ramadeva
[D] Venkata III
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Correct Answer: A [Sri ranga III ]
Notes:
The Aravidu dynasty ruler, Sriranga III was the last ruler of the Vijayanagar empire, whose reign period was from 1642 AD to 1678 AD.
