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 among the following was the real name of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ?
[A] Khujasta Akhtar
[B] Shahriyar Shah Bahadur
[C] Nadir Shah
[D] Raushan Akhtar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Raushan Akhtar]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah, who reigned from 1719 to 1748, had the birth name of Roshan Akhtar. He was the son of Khujista Akhtar, the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I. With the throne name of Muhammad Shah, he is known as one of the last effective Mughal emperors before the empire’s decline.
2. The ambassador of Emperor James I, who reached in the court of Jahangir in 1615 was __:
[A] Sir James Hay
[B] Sir Thomas Roe
[C] Sir Thomas Howard
[D] Sir John Digby
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Sir Thomas Roe]
Notes:
As an ambassador of Emperor James l, Sir Thomas Roe reached in the court of Mughal Emperor Jehandri at Agra in 1615. Jehangir presented him the Mansab of 400.
3. At which among the following places, Gokal Jat revolted against mughals in the 17th century?
[A] Hisar
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujain
[D] Bundelkhand
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Mathura]
Notes:
In 1669-70, the Jats of Mathura region rose under the leadership of a local Zamindar Gokul. Religion was main factor behind this revolt because Abdul Nabi, local officer of imperial Mughal government, had destroyed the temples of Hindus and disrespected their women.
We note here that Jat uprising occurred at a time Mughal government was by no means weak or imbecile. The Mughal army pursued the Jats and the leader Gokul was captured and executed. However, the rebel did not subdue completely. Taking advantage of the civil war amongst the sons of Shahjahan, the Jats again rose in arms and this rebellion finally culminated in establishment of sovereign Jat Kingdom under Raja Surajmal with Bharatpur its capital
4. Which among the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate declared himself as Sikandar-I-Sani?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).
5. Jujhar Singh, who was a Bundela Chief had revolted against:
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
Jujhar Singh (14 March 1691 – 22 December 1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib. He revolted against Shahjahan.
6. Which of the following Mughal emperor is famous for his golden chain of justice?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Babur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Jahanagir]
Notes:
Jahangir was the Mughal emperor who is famous for his chain of justice. Jahangir had placed a long golden chain with bells on his palace wall. Anyone who had been subjected to injustice could come to the palace, pull the chain and make his or her complaint heard for redressal.
7. Sayana, a renowned commentator of Vedas from the Vijayanagar Empire, was associated with which school of Indian Philosophy?
[A] Vedanta
[B] Sankhya
[C] Nyaya
[D] Mimamsa
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Mimamsa]
Notes:
Sayana, also known as Sayanacharya, was a prolific scholar of the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy. He was active under the rule of King Bukka Raya I and his successor Harihara II, during the 14th century in the Vijayanagar Empire.
8. In context of Vijayanagara Empire, who was the successor of King Tirumala Deva Raya, the founder of Aravidu dynasty?
[A] Sri Ranga Dev raya
[B] Ram deva
[C] Venkata II
[D] Sada Shiva
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Sri Ranga Dev raya ]
Notes:
The Aravidu Dynasty was the fourth and last Hindu dynasty that ruled Vijayanagara Empire in South India. The emperor Tirumala Deva Raya was the founder of Aravidu Dynasty. He was succeeded by his eldest son Sri Ranga Dev raya (Sri ranga I) who reigned from 1572–1586 AD
9. Who among the following was the Bijapur sultan was defeated by Krishna Deva raya at Raichur?
[A] Ismail Adil Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah
[C] Ahmed Shah
[D] Sher Shah Suri
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Ismail Adil Shah ]
Notes:
The battle of Raichur fought between Sri Krishnadevaraya, King of Vijayanagar empire and Ismail Adil Shah, the king of Bijapur.
10. Padmavat, an epic poem was composed by
[A] Malik Muhammad Jayasi
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Firdausi
[D] Tulsi das ji
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Malik Muhammad Jayasi]
Notes:
An epic poem, Padmavat was written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540 AD. The epic poem is a fictionalized version of the historic siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji in 1303 AD, who attacks Chittor after hearing of the beauty of Queen Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh.
