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. Kamal-ud-Din Abd-ur-Razzaq ibn Ishaq Samarqandi, a Persian Islamic Scholar, visited which Indian city during early 1440s?
[A] Surat
[B] Calicut
[C] Chennai
[D] Chinsurah
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Correct Answer: B [Calicut]
Notes:
Calicut is a metropolitan city in the state of Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast. Kamal-ud-Din Abd-ur-Razzaq ibn Ishaq Samarqandi visited Calicut in early 1440s. He wrote a narrative of what he saw in Calicut which is valuable as information on Calicut’s society and culture.
2. Which Mughal King sat on the throne with title of “Padshah Gazi”?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Mohammad Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Jahangir]
Notes:
Jahangir, son of Akbar, ascended the Mughal throne in 1605 AD and adopted the title of Nur-ud-din Jahangir Padshah Ghazi. “Padshah Ghazi” is an honorific title implying “Defender of the Faith” and was traditionally used by Muslim sovereigns. Reigning from Agra, Jahangir was known for his justice, administrative reforms, and patronage of the arts.
3. Out of Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum , which are located at the same place?
[A] Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[B] Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[C] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal
[D] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom and Akbar’s Mausoleum
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Correct Answer: C [Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal]
Notes:
Capital of Akbar Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal (all fatehpur sikri ) mausoleum at Sikandara
4. Ram Chandra yadav,the Yadava ruler of Devagiri, was defeated by whom in 1306-07 AD ?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Mubarak khan
[C] Malik Kafur
[D] Jalauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: C [Malik Kafur]
Notes:
Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated the Yadava King Ram Chandradeva of Devagiri, as he stopped paying annual tributes to Sultan Allauddin Khilji.
5. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to which clan of the Marathas?
[A] Bhonsle
[B] Gaikward
[C] Scindia
[D] Sisodia
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Correct Answer: A [Bhonsle]
Notes:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the Bhonsle clan of the Marathas. His father Shahji Bhonsle was the military commander
under the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmednagar. After the decline of Ahmednagar, he transferred his services to Bijapur.
6. In which year was the Treaty of Purandar between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Mughals signed?
[A] 1665 AD
[B] 1668 AD
[C] 1669 AD
[D] 1670 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1665 AD]
Notes:
The Treaty of Purandar was signed in 1665 AD. It was between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Raja Jai Singh of Amber, who was chosen by the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. This treaty resulted in Shivaji surrendering 23 out of his 35 forts to the Mughals, while simultaneously recognising Shivaji’s authority over Konkan and parts of Balaghat – a strategic win that reflected Shivaji’s diplomatic prowess.
7. When did Shivaji visited the court of Aurangzeb in Agra?
[A] 1664 AD
[B] 1665 AD
[C] 1669 AD
[D] 1666 AD
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Correct Answer: D [1666 AD]
Notes:
On the invitation of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shivaji visited the imperial court at Agra in 1666 AD. But there, Aurangzeb didn’t give him respectable welcome and imprisoned him and his 9-year old son Sambhaji. Though, Shivaji was able to escape with his son in disguise from jail and from there onwards, Shivaji and Mughals became bitter enemies.
8. When did the battle of Haldighati took place ?
[A] 1576 AD
[B] 1577 AD
[C] 1578 AD
[D] 1579 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1576 AD]
Notes:
On February 18, 1576 AD , the Battle of Haldighati was fought between Mughal army led by Raja Man singh of Amber and Maharana Pratap, the son of Rana Udai Singh of Mewar. Though the Mughal army won but Mewar was not subdued.
9. Where was Jahangir born ?
[A] Agra
[B] Delhi
[C] Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Lahore
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Correct Answer: C [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
On August 31, 1569 AD, Mughal Emperor Jahangir was born in Fatehpur Sikri and died in Rajouri district, Kashmir on November 7, 1627 AD.
10. In which year, Somnath Temple was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] 1021 AD
[B] 1025 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1030 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1025 AD]
Notes:
The Somnath Temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025 AD. Due to his attack and plunder on Hindu temples, Mahmud was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols). The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD. This temple was later destroyed and repaired many times during the entire history of medieval India.
