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. The Mansabdari system was borrowed from ?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkey
[C] Mongolia
[D] Persia

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2. The Battle of Chandawar was fought in last decade of 12th century between which among the following rulers?
[A] Mohammad Ghori & Prithviraj Chauhan
[B] Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand
[C] Jaichand and Prithviraj Chauhan
[D] Prithviraj Chauhan and Bhimdev Solanki

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3. Razia was immediate successor of which of the following to become Sultan of Delhi?
[A] Balban
[B] Ruknuddin Feroz
[C] Muizzudin Bahram Shah
[D] Iltumish

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4. 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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5. Mausoleum of Baiju Bawra is located at which place?
[A] Chanderi
[B] Mandu
[C] Dhamoni
[D] Gwalior

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6. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to which clan of the Marathas?
[A] Bhonsle
[B] Gaikward
[C] Scindia
[D] Sisodia

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7. In the council of ministers of Shivaji, by which designation Prime Minister was called?
[A] Sar-i-Naubat
[B] Peshwa
[C] Mazumdar
[D] Pandit rao

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8. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, Waqia-i-navis was known as ?
[A] Finance minister
[B] Home Minister
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Foreign Affairs Minister

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9. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who looked after the foreign affairs?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Pratinidhi

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10. Who among the following Mughal emperor reimposed Pilgrimage Tax ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb

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