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. A manuscript titled “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to which among the following mystics?
[A] Bhagat Pipa
[B] Surdas
[C] Bhagat Trilochan
[D] Bhagat Namdev

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2. The most important reason for collection of “Chauth” and “Sardeshmukhi” by Marathas was __?
[A] To increase the source of income
[B] To expand his territories
[C] To consolidate his political influence
[D] Because of the opposition of Muslim rulers

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3. The buildings in Fatehpur sikri are built by using mostly which of the following ?
[A] Fired bricks
[B] red stone
[C] Marble
[D] sand stone

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4. How many years Humayun spent in exile after he lost his kingdom in Hindustan?
[A] 10 years
[B] 12 years
[C] 15 years
[D] 20 years

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5. Which of the following achievements is not associated with Iltutmish?
[A] Initiation of the silver tanka and copper jetal
[B] Establishment of the iqtadari system
[C] Formation of the Chalisa
[D] Advocacy of the Divine Right Theory

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6. In context with the Ashta Pradhan, that helped with the administration of the Maratha empire of Shivaji, who among the following was in charge of General Administration?
[A] Moro Trimbak Pingale
[B] Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar
[C] Annaji Datto
[D] Dattaji Trimbak Waknis

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7. 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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8. In the administration of Allauddin Khilji who look after the Sahna-i-mandi (grain market) system?
[A] Malik Qabul
[B] Rais Parwani
[C] Malik Yakub
[D] Mubaraq Shah

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9. Who among the following foreign explorers visited court of Emperor Shahjahan?
[A] Jean-Baptise Tavernier
[B] Manucci
[C] Bernier
[D] All of the above

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10. The first invasion of India by Mahmud of Ghazni was took place in ?
[A] 1000 AD
[B] 1001 AD
[C] 1003 AD
[D] 1005 AD

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