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 rulers had stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his coins and had his name inscribed in Nagari Characters ?
[A] Muhammad Ghazni
[B] Muhammad Ghori
[C] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ghori]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori is known to have adopted the seated goddess Lakshmi type of the coins of Gahadavalas/ Rajputs for circulation in the Gahadavala territories. He got stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his coins and had his name inscribed in Nagari Characters.
2. The lowest in rank in the Maratha infantry was of__?
[A] Nayak
[B] Hawaldar
[C] Zumladar
[D] Hazari
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Correct Answer: B [Hawaldar]
Notes:
Hawaldar was the lowest in rank in the Maratha Infantry.
3. The Mansabdari system was borrowed from ?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkey
[C] Mongolia
[D] Persia
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in Mongolia.
4. Who was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coin in India?
[A] Mohammad Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Razia Sultan
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. The coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the invaders, which bear the Sanskrit characters and even Hindu Gods, Bull and Shivalinga. The name “Tanka” was derived from the Arabic word “Tankhah,” which means wage or salary.
5. Which Mughal Emperor had put a ban on killing of animals in certain days?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Akbar
[C] Darashikoh
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar put a ban in 1583 on killing animals on certain days.
6. Babur, the founder of the mighty Mughal Empire traced his lineage from :
[A] Timur from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line
[B] Chengiz Khan from Paternal Line and Timur from Maternal line
[C] Chagatai Turks from paternal and maternal side.
[D] Mongoloids from paternal and Maternal side
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Correct Answer: A [Timur from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line]
Notes:
Babur is the founder of Mughal Empire. He Traced his lineage from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line.
7. The city of Azimabad , which was abandoned since 7th century AD was revived by Shershah Suri and thus he founded the modern ________?
[A] Shergarh (Pakistan )
[B] Patna
[C] Sasaram
[D] Lothal
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
Notes:
Azimabad was the name of modern-day Patna during the eighteenth century, prior to the British Raj. It was revived by Sher shah suri.
8. After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazanavi, who among the following reconstructed the Somnath Temple?
[A] Bhimraja -I
[B] Bhimdev
[C] Mularaj I
[D] Jay Singh Siddharaaj
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Correct Answer: B [Bhimdev]
Notes:
After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazani, Bhimdev reconstructed the Somnath Temple.In 1024, the Somnath temple was constructed by Mularaja which was devastated by the famous Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni, who invaded the pantheon beyond the Thar Desert.
9. Which of the following Sultans is known to have laid the foundation of Agra City?
[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Ibrahim Lodi
[D] Shershah Suri
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Correct Answer: B [Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi, son of Bahlol Lodi, is reputed for establishing the city of Agra in 1503 AD. His rule was characterized by peaceful expansion and efficient administration, which laid a firm foundation for the growth and development of Agra. He also played a crucial part in promoting Persian culture in Agra, ultimately shaping it into one of the most influential cities of medieval India.
10. 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.
