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 defeated Muhammad Ghori near Mount Abu?
[A] Bhimdev Solanki II
[B] Vijaya Dev
[C] Bhimdev Solanki I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bhimdev Solanki II]
Notes:
Bhimdev Solanki II is famous for opposing the invasions of Muhammad Ghori. His most significant victory over Ghori was near Mount Abu around 1178 AD. This historical event denotes the valor of Bhimdev and his determined efforts in halting the expansion of Ghori. The Solanki dynasty, also known as the Chalukyas of Gujarat, is renowned for its bravery and resistance against foreign invasions.
2. The year 1576, is famous for which among the following battles?
[A] Battle of Talikota
[B] Battle of Haldighati
[C] Battle of Gagron
[D] Battle of Khargaon
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Haldighati]
Notes:
Battle of Haldighati took place in 1576 between Rana of Mewar Maharana Pratap and Akbar forces led by Man Singh. It was a decisive victory for Akbar’s chieftain Man Singh. Abul Fazal called this war as “Battle of Khamnaur”.
3. Which among the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate declared himself as Sikandar-I-Sani?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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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).
4. 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.
5. Deogiri was first of all subjugated by which Muslim invader?
[A] Ala-ud-din Khilji
[B] Jalal-ud-din Firoz
[C] Malik Kafur
[D] Qutubudin Aibak
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Correct Answer: A [Ala-ud-din Khilji]
Notes:
The first attack on the south of the Narbada was made in 1294 by Ala-ud-din, who marched 700 miles into Berar and Khandesh, and compelled Raja Ramachandra Deva, the Yadava
6. Who among the following Mughal rulers took measures against the practice of “Sati”?
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Akbar
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Mughal emperor Akbar is against sati. He had allowed Sati to take place only if the wife willingly wanted to follow it. But many times woman were forced to commit Sati or pushed into funeral pyre by her own relatives and this was against the law. Akbar banned “forced” Sati after the incident with his wife’s cousin Rani Damayenti.
7. Which among the following Mughal Emperor was also known as “Ali Gauhar”?
[A] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[B] Shah Aalam II
[C] Muhammad shah
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Aalam II]
Notes:
Ali Gohar is known as Shah Alam II. He was the sixteenth Mughal Emperor and the son of Alamgir II. Shah Alam II became the emperor of a crumbling Mughal empire.
8. Babar died on 26th December 1530 and was laid to rest at Arambagh in Agra. Afterwards, his body was taken to and buried at which among the following places (During the times of Sher Shah)?
[A] Delhi
[B] Farghana
[C] Kabul
[D] Samarkand
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Correct Answer: C [Kabul]
Notes:
After Babar died on 26th December 1530 and was laid to rest at Arambagh in Agra. Then on his wish he was taken to Kabul during the reign of Sher Shah.
9. During the reign of Jalaluddin Khilji, Ali Gurushap captured which of the following states?
[A] Bhilsa
[B] Devgiri
[C] Chanderi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
During the reign of Jalaluddin Khilji, Allauddin Khilji ( or Ali Gurushap) captured Bhilsa, Devgiri and Chanderi.
10. The battle of Khanwa took place in the year:
[A] 1527 AD.
[B] 1528 AD.
[C] 1529 AD.
[D] 1526 AD.
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Correct Answer: A [1527 AD.]
Notes:
The battle of Khanwa was fought between Rana of Mewar, Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga ) and Babur on the bank of river Pilikhar in 1527 AD. In this battle, Babur defeated Rana Sanga and this decisive victory consolidated Mughal power in India.
