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. Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Muhammad Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of pen and brought them under the central Government, it is regarded as one of the most important agrarian reform of Alauddin Khilji.
2. During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
It was during the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb maximum number of books on classical music and Persian music were written. He himself was a player of veena and patronized music.
3. Allauddin Khilji built which among the following forts in Delhi to defend the city from Mongol invasions?
[A] Siri fort
[B] Red fort
[C] Alai darwaja
[D] Mahal Hazar Satoon
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Correct Answer: A [Siri fort]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji built the Siri Fort in Delhi to defend the city Mongol invasions.
4. Who among the following painters was sent to Persia by Mughal emperor Jahangir to draw portraits of Shah Abbas for Mughal Album ?
[A] Bishandas
[B] Ustad Mansur
[C] Govardhan
[D] Nainsukh
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Correct Answer: A [Bishandas]
Notes:
In 1613 AD, Bishandas was sent on a diplomatic mission to Persia by Mughal emperor Jahangir, to paint the Shah Abbas’s portrait for Mughal Album.
5. Which Hindu ruler gave shelter to Humayun after defeat in the Battle of Kannauj ?
[A] Rana Virsala
[B] Maharaja Gulab Singh
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Baj Bahadur
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Correct Answer: A [Rana Virsala]
Notes:
In the battle of Kannauj, Humayun again defeated by Sher Shah Suri in 1540 AD. This time Rana Virsala, a Hindu Rajput ruler of Amarkot, gave shelter to Humayun where Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was born. Previously, he was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at Chausa in 1539 AD and he had to take refuge in the court of Shah Tasham of Persia.
6. The Bahmani kingdom came into existence in
[A] 1349 AD
[B] 1347 AD
[C] 1348 AD
[D] 1343 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1347 AD]
Notes:
In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom came into existence and Hasan Gangu became the first Sultan of the kingdom and took the title “Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
7. Who among the following was the founder of Chishti order in India ?
[A] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[B] Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki
[C] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Sheikh Hamiddudin Nagauri
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Correct Answer: A [Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti]
Notes:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the founder of Chishti order of Sufism in India. The Chisti order is a Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam.It is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance and openness.
8. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who record the oral orders of the king?
[A] Nayaks
[B] Dandanayaka
[C] Rayasam
[D] Amar nayaks
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Correct Answer: C [Rayasam]
Notes:
In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, Rayasam was one of the officials who wrote the oral orders of the king.
9. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Nadus were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam
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Correct Answer: B [Sthalas]
Notes:
The structure of tax collection in Vijayanagar empire: the empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
10. Which among the following was not the principal officers of the central government in Mughal administration?
[A] Mir Bakshi
[B] Mir Saman
[C] Sipah Salar
[D] Sadr
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Correct Answer: C [Sipah Salar]
Notes:
The principal officers of the central government were four: 1) diwan; 2) mir bakhshi; 3) mir saman; and 4) sadr. In thge above quyestion, Sipah Salar was a provincial governor.
