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 Mughal Emperor’s is also known to be a very good player of Veena?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb is a great veena player. He is extremely religious bent. He was a connoisseur of music and a proficient Veena player.He is said to have been so infatuated with her that he gave in to her demand that he taste wine.
2. At which among the following places, the modern armory was established by Hyder Ali?
[A] Mysore
[B] Dindigul
[C] Dharmapuri
[D] Hosur
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Correct Answer: B [Dindigul]
Notes:
The Dindigul Fort was built in 16th-century in the state of Tamil Nadu. Later Hyder Ali occupied the fort and established a modern armory.
3. Who was instrumental in the solid establishment of Mughal rule in India during the latter part of the 16th century?
[A] Ali Quli Khan
[B] Balam Khan
[C] Bairam Khan
[D] Mir Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Bairam Khan]
Notes:
Bairam Khan played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Mughal empire in India in the late 16th century. His most significant contribution was marked by his victory at the Second Battle of Panipat. After the death of Humayun, Bairam Khan was appointed as a guardian to the young Akbar. He was also the de facto ruler of the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s minority.
4. What was the term used in the medieval India for the land directly ruled by the Central Government?
[A] Muqtis
[B] Khalisa
[C] Inam
[D] Inam
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Correct Answer: B [Khalisa]
Notes:
Khalisa is the term used in the medieval India for the land directly ruled by the central government. It is an Arabic word. It was the term used during the Delhi Sultanates.
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. As per the economic reforms of Allauddin Khilji who look after the market of cloth and groceries?
[A] Malik Qabul
[B] Rais Parwani
[C] Malik Yakub
[D] Khusru Malik
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Correct Answer: B [Rais Parwani]
Notes:
In the reign of Allauddin Khilji, Rais Parwani look after the the market of cloth and groceries (or Sarai Adl) near Badaun gate.
7. Who among the following was the first representative of East India company in the court of Jahangir ?
[A] William Hawkins
[B] Robert Clive
[C] Nick Robins
[D] Macaulay
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Correct Answer: A [William Hawkins]
Notes:
Captain William Hawkins was the first representative of East India company in the court of Mughal emperor Jahangir. He was well versed in Turkish ( turkish was the native tongue of Babur) and was called as English Khan by Emperor Jahangir.
8. Who among the following rulers of Slave dynasty was known by ” Lakh Baksh”?
[A] Ruknuddin Firoj
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Rajiya Sultan
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak also known as “Lakh Baksh Sultan”, who marked the beginning of the Mamluk (Slave dynasty) rule and laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate period in 1206 AD.
9. The book Fautuhat-i-Firoj Shah’ was composed by whom?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Ibn Batuta
[C] Barani
[D] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. The book was his autobiography.
10. Which among the following charity bureau formed under the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Shahna-i-Mandi
[B] Diwan-i-Arz
[C] Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
[D] Diwan-i-Khairat
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Correct Answer: D [Diwan-i-Khairat]
Notes:
As per the administrative reforms of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, ‘Diwan-i-Khairat’, a new department, was set up to make provisions for marriage for poor girls and also to provide financial help to the poverty-stricken people.
