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. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani?
[A] Balban
[B] Alauddin Khalji
[C] Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
[D] Sikandar Lodi

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2. Baburnama was written in which language?
[A] Para-Mongolic
[B] Chagatai Turkic
[C] Hijazi Arabic
[D] Bahrani Arabic

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3. Ghazi Malik was the founder and first ruler of which among the following dynasties?
[A] Khilji Dynasty
[B] Mamluk Dynasty
[C] Tughlaq Dynasty
[D] Slave Dynasty

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4. Who among the following was the writer of Tarikh-i-Firozshahi?
[A] Ziauddin Barni
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Firoz Tughlaq

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5. Shershah Suri introduced the coins made of _____?
[A] Silver & Copper Only
[B] Gold & Silver Only
[C] Gold, Silver & Copper
[D] Gold & Copper

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6. 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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7. Who was instrumental in the solid establishment of Mughal rule in India during the latter part of the 16th century?
[A] Ali Quli Khan
[B] Balam Khan
[C] Bairam Khan
[D] Mir Jafar

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8. Which of the following Mughal emperors was famous as Shah-i-Bekhabar ?
[A] Shah Alam
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Bahadur Shah I

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9. Sayana, a renowned commentator of Vedas from the Vijayanagar Empire, was associated with which school of Indian Philosophy?
[A] Vedanta
[B] Sankhya
[C] Nyaya
[D] Mimamsa

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10. Who wrote ‘Tarik-i-Feruz Shahi’ that mentions the conquest of Nagarkot Fort?
[A] Khawand Mir
[B] Badr Chach
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Ziauddin Barani

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