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 of the following ports during ancient / medieval era were situated on the west coast of South India?

  1. Kaveripattinam
  2. Korkai
  3. Musiri
  4. Tondi

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] 1, 2
[B] 2, 3
[C] 3, 4
[D] 2, 3, 4

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2. The lowest in rank in the Maratha infantry was of__?
[A] Nayak
[B] Hawaldar
[C] Zumladar
[D] Hazari

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3. Which of the following battles is subject matter of Alha Khand, a 12th Century epic poetic work in Hindi?
[A] Battle of Mandsaur
[B] Battle of Chittor
[C] Battle of Mahoba
[D] Battles of Tarain

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4. Which among the following was the Capital of Bahamani Sultanate?
[A] Halebidu
[B] Gulbarga
[C] Humpi
[D] Badami

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5. The famous “Treaty of Purandhar” was signed between Shivaji and which among the following in 1665?
[A] Jaswant Singh
[B] Jai Singh
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Aurangzeb

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6. The most important reason for collection of “Chauth” and “Sardeshmukhi” by Marathas was __?
[A] To increase the source of income
[B] To expand his territories
[C] To consolidate his political influence
[D] Because of the opposition of Muslim rulers

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7. After the death of Aurangzeb , which of the following Mughals abolished jazia tax for the first time?
[A] Jahandar Shah
[B] Rafi Ul Darjat
[C] Mohammad Shah Rangila
[D] Farrukhsiyar

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8. Who is the author of the renowned composition, Ananga?
[A] Kabir
[B] Gyaneshwar
[C] Tukaram
[D] Raidasa

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9. During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb

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10. Which among the following rulers belonged to Mamulak Dynasty?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodhi
[C] Balban
[D] Mohammed Ghori

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