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. During the time period of Mughal Emperors, who was designated as the ultimate authority in justice?
[A] Qazi-ul-Quzat
[B] Qazi-ul-Hazat
[C] Qazi-Faiz-ul-Islam
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Qazi-ul-Quzat]
Notes:
The position of Qazi-ul-Quzat was significant during the Mughal era as they were regarded as the supreme authority in justice. Managing justice in all cases was challenging for the emperor hence, was delegated to Qazi-ul-Quzat. They were entrusted with upholding justice in accordance to Muslim Law. The position of Qazi-ul-Quzat is equivalent to the modern Chief Judge in contemporary legal systems.
2. Ustad Isa is related to the design and architecture of which of the following Buildings in Mughal Era?
[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Red fort
[D] Itimad-ud-daula’s tomb
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Correct Answer: A [Taj Mahal]
Notes:
Ustad Isa was the chief architect of Taj Mahal.
3. That part of land granted by the sultan to military chiefs for maintenance of a given number of troopers called ?
[A] Muahatsib
[B] Iqta
[C] Nazir
[D] Usharaf
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Correct Answer: B [Iqta]
Notes:
Iqta referred to that part of land granted by the sultan to its military chiefs for maintenance of troopers.
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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Correct Answer: B [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi, son of Bahlol Lodi, is reputed for establishing the city of Agra in 1503 AD. His rule was characterized by peaceful expansion and efficient administration, which laid a firm foundation for the growth and development of Agra. He also played a crucial part in promoting Persian culture in Agra, ultimately shaping it into one of the most influential cities of medieval India.
5. Sayana, a Vijayanagar Empire scholar, belonged to which Indian philosophy school?
[A] Vedanta
[B] Sankhya
[C] Nyaya
[D] Mimamsa
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Correct Answer: D [Mimamsa]
Notes:
Sayana was a 14th-century scholar under Vijayanagar rulers Bukka Raya I and Harihara II. He wrote extensive commentaries on the Vedas. Sayana was associated with the Mimamsa school, which focuses on interpreting Vedic dharma based on Jaimini’s Purva Mimamsa Sutras.
6. Chishti Order is a Sufi order which arose from Chisht, a small town in which among the following countries?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkmenistan
[C] Kazakhstan
[D] Uzbekistan
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Correct Answer: A [Afghanistan]
Notes:
The Chishti Order is a Sufi order which arose from Chisht, a small town near Herat, in western Afghanistan. It was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami in about 930 CE. Before returning to western Asia he trained and deputed the son of local emir, Abu Ahmad Abdal, under whose leadership the Chishtiyya flourished as a regional mystical order. Moinuddin Chishti is credited with laying its foundations in India. Other famous saints of the Chishti Order are Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, Fariduddin Ganjshakar, Nizamuddin Auliya and Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir Kalyari.
7. Which among the following departments created by Allauddin Khilji to enquire into the revenue arears and to collect them?
[A] Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
[B] Diwan-i-Arz
[C] Diwan-i-Riyasat
[D] Shahna-i-Mandi
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Correct Answer: A [Diwan-i-Mustakhraj]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji created new department viz. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj to enquire into the revenue arears and to collect them.
8. Which Mughal ruler sentenced the fifth Sikh guru Arjun Dev to death ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangjeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
Notes:
The fifth Sikh guru Arjun Dev laid the foundation of the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar and compiled all of the past Gurus’ writings into one book , now the holy scripture: the Guru Granth Sahib. In 1606 AD, the Mughal emperor Jahangir ordered that he be tortured and sentenced to death after he refused to remove all Islamic and Hindu references from the Holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
9. Who among the following Mughal emperor captured the 9th Guru of Sikhs and executed ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah -I
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
In 1675 AD, the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was captured and executed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb because he objected to Aurangzeb’s forced conversions. This led to the creation of Khalsa and the growth of Sikh military under the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (who was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur).
10. The ‘Group of Forty’ (Turkan-i-Chahalgani) was formed by whom?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Rajia Sultan
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
The third ruler of Slave dynasty, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish formed Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa (a group of 40 powerful Turkish nobles). These were Turkish amirs (nobles) who advised and helped the Sultan in administering the Sultanate.
