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. Who among the following was appointed as the chief qazi during the era of Mughal Emperors ?
[A] Qazi-ul-Quzat
[B] Qazi-ul-Hazat
[C] Qazi-Faiz-ul-Islam
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Qazi-ul-Quzat]
Notes:
The Qazi-ul-Quzat was the chief qazi of the Mughal Empire and supervised the administration of Islamic law. The emperor remained the highest judicial authority.
2. Who among the following was the founder of Bijapur state?
[A] Yusuf Adil Shah
[B] Murad II
[C] Mehmood II
[D] Ibrahim Zubayri
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Correct Answer: A [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
Yusuf Adil Shah established the independent Adil Shahi state of Bijapur around 1490 as Bahmani authority weakened. Accounts of his early life and supposed Ottoman royal ancestry are uncertain.
3. What was the common name of Mehrunissa?
[A] Jahan Ara
[B] Nur Jahan
[C] Hamida Bano
[D] Gulbadan Bano
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Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]
Notes:
Mehrunnissa Begum was also known as Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir. Nur Jahan was the last wife of Jahangir. She was born in 1577 In Persian Family, Nur Jahan Was The Most Powerful Woman In Jahangir’s Court.
4. In which among the following battles, Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Battle of Kannauj
[B] Battle of Chandawar
[C] Battle of Tarain III
[D] Battle of Talikota
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chandawar]
Notes:
The Battle of Chandawar was fought in 1194 between Muhammad Ghori and Jayachandra of the Gahadavala dynasty. It took place at Chandawar near Agra. Jayachandra was killed in this battle.
5. Jujhar Singh, who was a Bundela Chief had revolted against:
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
Jujhar Singh was the Bundela ruler of Orchha and son of Bir Singh Deo. He rebelled against Shah Jahan and died in 1635. He was not Guru Gobind Singh’s son of the same name.
6. The language of Chand Bardai’s Prithviraj Raso is commonly identified as which literary form?
[A] Hindi
[B] Awadhi
[C] Mewari
[D] Pingal
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Correct Answer: D [Pingal]
Notes:
Prithviraj Raso, a celebrated narrative poem associated with Chand Bardai and the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, is commonly described as being composed in Pingal or Brajbhasha. Pingal is a blend of Braj Bhasha (derived from Shauraseni Apabhramsha) and Eastern Rajasthani dialects. The poem’s language and textual history have been discussed in scholarship, so identifying it as Pingal is a suitably qualified description of its literary register.
7. Which among the following is not a work of Amir Khusrau?
[A] Khazyan-ul-Futuh
[B] Tughluq Nama
[C] Nuh Sipihr
[D] Tabqat-i-Naisiri
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Correct Answer: D [Tabqat-i-Naisiri]
Notes:
Tabaqat-i-Nasiri was written in Persian by Minhaj-i-Siraj Juzjani and completed around 1260. It is arranged in 23 sections and dedicated to Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud. The other three works are by Amir Khusrau.
8. As recorded by Abul Fazl, Akbar, used to play which among the following music instruments?
[A] Dholak
[B] Tabla
[C] Nakkara
[D] Mridang
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Correct Answer: C [Nakkara]
Notes:
Nakkara is the famous instrument played by Akbar. He was a great Mughal king. This was recorded by Abulfazal.
9. The Gujri Mahal palace, now a museum in Gwalior, was built by which king?
[A] Raja Man Singh Tomar
[B] Raja Paramal Dev
[C] Raja Suraj Pal
[D] Yashwantrao Holkar
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Man Singh Tomar]
Notes:
Raja Man Singh Tomar built Gujri Mahal at Gwalior for his queen Mrignayani. The palace later became an archaeological museum.
10. Who among the following ruler from South India was known as ‘Andhra Bhoj’ ?
[A] Krishna Devraya
[B] Vira Narsimha
[C] Tipu Sultan
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Devraya ]
Notes:
The ruler of Tuluva dynasty, Sri Krishnadevaraya was the famous ruler from South India who is known to be the best among people for his humanity, kind hearted and his judgment. He was the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar Empire. He earned the title of “Andhra Bhoj and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana”.
