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 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.
2. Which of the following Mughal Emperors was known as Firdaus Manzil?
[A] Mohammad Shah Rangila
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Farrukhsiyar
[D] Rafi ul Darjat
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Ali Gohar, historically known as Shah Alam II, was the sixteenth Mughal Emperor and the son of Alamgir II. He is also known as Firdaus Manzil. Shah Alam II became the emperor of a crumbling Mughal empire.
3. In which of the following forts Jahangir Mahal is located?
[A] Lahore Fort
[B] Agra Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Golconda Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Jahangir Mahal, a part of the famous Agra Fort, was built by Emperor Akbar as a residence for his son Jahangir. Exhibiting a blend of Central Asian and Indian architectural styles, it was an illustrative example of how Mughal architecture influenced traditional Rajput styles. Primarily used by the Rajput wives of Akbar, the palace is an important point of interest in Agra Fort, reflecting Akbar’s strategy of alliance with Rajputs via matrimonial alliances.
4. Who among the following shifted the pillars from Topra and Meerut to New Delhi?
[A] Ghayasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[C] Ferozshah Tughlag
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Ferozshah Tughlag]
Notes:
Ferozshah Tughlaq shifted the pillars from Topra and meerut to New Delhi. He has a sense of history. The pillars belonged to Ahoka’s reign.
5. Allauddin Khilji built which among the following forts in Delhi to defend the city from Mongol invasions?
[A] Siri fort
[B] Red fort
[C] Alai darwaja
[D] Mahal Hazar Satoon
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Correct Answer: A [Siri fort]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji built the Siri Fort in Delhi to defend the city Mongol invasions.
6. Who among the following foreign explorers visited court of Emperor Shahjahan?
[A] Jean-Baptise Tavernier
[B] Manucci
[C] Bernier
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The foreign explorers who visited court of Emperor Shahjahan are Jean-Baptise Tavernier (France), Manucci (Italy) and Bernier(France).
7. The ruling period of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq over the Sultanate of Delhi was which of the following?
[A] 1320-1325 AD
[B] 1322-1327 AD
[C] 1317-1330 AD
[D] 1325-1330 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1320-1325 AD]
Notes:In 1320 AD, the Tughlaq dynasty was founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq and he died under mysterious circumstances in 1325 AD. In other words, the reign period of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was 1320 – 1325 AD.
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8. Who among the following was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Ghai Malik
[B] Ghazi Shahna
[C] Malik Khan
[D] Kafur Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi Shahna]
Notes:
Malik Ghazi Shahna was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq and held the gold staff of office.
9. Who was the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Mubarak Shah
[C] Ala ud din shah
[D] Khizr Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Ala ud din shah]
Notes:
Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah was the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He voluntarily gave up the throne of the Delhi sulatanate in favour of Bahlul Khan Lodi on April 19, 1451 AD and left for Badaun and spent rest of his life there.
10. Who built the tomb in the memory of Mughal emperor Humayun ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Bairam Khan
[C] Hamida Bano
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: C [Hamida Bano]
Notes:
Hamida Banu Begam (also known as Maryam Makani) was a wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the mother of Akbar. In the memory of Humayun, she built a magnificent mausoleum near the fort.
