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 Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate is called so because__?
[A] Its founder and his successors adopted the title Sayyid
[B] Its founder and his successors belonged to the Sayyid tribe of eastern Turkistan
[C] Its founder and his successors were descendant of the prophet Muhammad
[D] Its founder was a scholar of Islamic theology
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Correct Answer: C [Its founder and his successors were descendant of the prophet Muhammad]
Notes:
Khizr Khan was the descendant of the prophet Muhammad .The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451 A.D. Khizr Khan was the founder ruler of Sayyid dynasty and he is said to be a descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
2. The famous “Treaty of Purandhar” was signed between Shivaji and which among the following in 1665?
[A] Jaswant Singh
[B] Jai Singh
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jai Singh]
Notes:
The treaty of Purandhar was signed on Jun 11th 1665 between Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I who was the commander of Mughal army and Maratha ruler Shivaji.
3. Out of Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum , which are located at the same place?
[A] Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[B] Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[C] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal
[D] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom and Akbar’s Mausoleum
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Correct Answer: C [Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal]
Notes:
Capital of Akbar Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal (all fatehpur sikri ) mausoleum at Sikandara
4. Prithviraj Raso of Chand Bardai was originally written in which of these languages?
[A] Hindi
[B] Awadi
[C] Mewari
[D] Brij Bhasha
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Correct Answer: D [Brij Bhasha]
Notes:
Chand Bardai, the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan had written the epic poem in Brij Bhasha.
5. Who invaded India in 1398 AD during the reign of Nasiruddin Mahmud of Tughlaq Dynasty?
[A] Chegiz khan
[B] Khijr Khan
[C] Timur
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: C [Timur]
Notes:
Timur invaded India in 1398 AD during the reign of Nasiruddin Mahmud of Tughlq Dynasty. He carried away with him a large booty from Delhi and the surrounding area. Soon after the invasion, the Tughlaq dynasty came to an end.
6. What was the purpose of the creation of “Diwan-i-Riyasat” by Alauddin Khilji?
[A] Revenue Collection
[B] Civil Court Operations
[C] Tax Control
[D] Market Control
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Correct Answer: D [Market Control]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi from the Khilji dynasty (1296-1316), was known for his significant market reforms. He established the “Diwan-i-Riyasat” and “Shahna-i-mandi” to strengthen market control. Additionally, he fortified the espionage system to monitor these economic changes. His measures were aimed at regulating the markets to inhibit hoarding and foster economic stability.
7. Which among the following was not an Independent Kingdom?
[A] Bahamani Kingdom
[B] Vijayanagar Empire
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Qutub Shahi of Golconda
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Correct Answer: D [Qutub Shahi of Golconda]
Notes:
Qutub shahi of golkonda is not an independent kingdom. They were under the Mughals later took help from British also.
8. Which among the following foreign travellers is not correctly paired with their respective period of visit in India?
[A] Fa Hien – Gupta Period
[B] Hiuen Tsang – Post Gupta Period
[C] Al Beruni – Early Medieval Period
[D] Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period
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Correct Answer: D [Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period]
Notes:
Ibn Batuta – Sultanate Period during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
9. Which Tuluva Dynasty ruler was contemporary of Babur ?
[A] Achyuta Dev Raya
[B] Sadashiva Raya
[C] Krishna Dev Raya
[D] Venkata I
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Dev Raya ]
Notes:
An emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Krishna Dev Raya was the most illustrious ruler of Deccan and a contemporary of Babur. In his reign (1509 AD –1529 AD) the empire reached to its zenith in peace, order, power, prosperity and learning.
In the biography of Mughal Emperor Babur, “Baburnama”, he described Krishna Dev Raya as the most powerful ruler of India.
10. Which Khilji ruler adopted the title of “Sikandar -i- Sani”?
[A] Jalaluddin Khilji
[B] Allauddin Khilji
[C] Mubarak Khan
[D] Shihabuddin
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Correct Answer: B [Allauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji is known for his ambitious expansionist policies as he sought to build an empire across India. His reign marked the beginning of a period of extensive military conquests. The “Sikandar-i-Sani” title pays homage to Alexander the Great (“Sikandar”) and reflects Allauddin Khilji’s aspirations towards comparable military success and empire-building.
