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 Sikh Gurus was gifted the “Palace of Amritsar” by Mughal Emperor Akbar?
[A] Guru Ram Das
[B] Guru Arjun Das
[C] Guru Angad
[D] Guru Hargovind
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Ram Das]
Notes:
Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of Sikhism, was gifted the “Palace of Amritsar” by Mughal Emperor Akbar. This was a significant event in his reign as Guru from 1574 to 1581. The “Palace of Amritsar,” later became the Golden Temple, representing the holiest shrine in Sikhism. Akbar’s gifting of the palace manifests his respect for the Sikh community and its leaders.
2. Ghazi Malik was the founder and first ruler of which among the following dynasties?
[A] Khilji Dynasty
[B] Mamluk Dynasty
[C] Tughlaq Dynasty
[D] Slave Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Tughlaq Dynasty]
Notes:
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq, or Ghazi Malik , (died c. 1325) was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty in India. He reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1320 to 1325. He founded the city of Tughluqabad.
3. 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 (14 March 1691 – 22 December 1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib. He revolted against Shahjahan.
4. Year 1674 AD marks which of the following important events of life of Shivaji ?
[A] Shivaji’s Coronation
[B] Treaty of Purander
[C] Battle of surat
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Shivaji’s Coronation]
Notes:
Shivaji was formally crowned Chhatrapati (meaning lord of the umbrella, the umbrella being an important symbol of royalty), on June 6, 1674 at Raigad fort, and given the title Kshatriya Kulavantas Sinhasanadheeshwar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
5. In context with the Ashta Pradhan, that helped with the administration of the Maratha empire of Shivaji, who among the following was in charge of General Administration?
[A] Moro Trimbak Pingale
[B] Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar
[C] Annaji Datto
[D] Dattaji Trimbak Waknis
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Correct Answer: A [Moro Trimbak Pingale]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan of Shivaji:
1. Pantpradhan(Moro Trimbak Pingale) – General administration of the kingdom.
2. Amatya(Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar) – Accounts of the kingdom.
3. Sachiv(Annaji Datto) – To prepare royal edicts.
4. Mantri(Dattaji Trimbak Waknis) – state correspondence.
5. Senapati(Hambirrao Mohite) – Managing the army and protection of the kingdom.
6. Sumant(Ramchandra Trimbak Dabir) – Foreign relations.
7. Nyayadhish(Niraji Raoji) – to dispense justice.
8. Panditrao(Moreswar Panditrao) – Religious matters.
6. Who among the following sultan declared himself “Khalifa”?
[A] Jallaluddin Khilji
[B] Allauddin Khilji
[C] Mubarak Khan
[D] Shihabuddin
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Correct Answer: C [Mubarak Khan ]
Notes:
After the death of Sultan Alauddin Khilji, Mubarak Khiliji ascended the throne and later he declared himself the Khalifa and took the title of ‘Al wasiq Billah’.
7. Who among the following rulers got the title “Rai-i-Rayon” by Delhi Sultanate ruler Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Ramchandradeva
[B] Pratap Rudradeva
[C] Vir Pandya
[D] Rana Hammir Deva
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Correct Answer: A [Ramchandradeva]
Notes:
When Raja Ramchandradeva had refused to pay annual tributes to Sultan of Delhi, then Malik Kafur (commander of Allauddin Khilji) sent in 1308 to recover Devagiri which was won by Sultan 15 years ago. The Raja was captured and taken as prisoners. Malik brought the Raja and his son to Delhi. The Sultan Allauddin Khilji treated them with all honor, gave him a royal canopy and a title of “Rai Rayan” (King of Kings) and returned him to Devagiri to rule as a vassal of the Delhi Sultanate.
8. Who among the following was the greatest painter of animals and birds in the court of Jahangir ?
[A] Ustad Mansur
[B] Govardhan
[C] Majhar Ali Khan
[D] Nainsukh
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Correct Answer: A [Ustad Mansur]
Notes:
Ustad Mansur was a court artist of Jahangir, who specialised in depicting plants, animals and birds and was bestowed the title Nadir-ul-‘Asr (“Miracle of the Age”) by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for his extraordinary talent in painting. He is best known for two paintings viz. siberian crane and Bengal Florican and also remembered for a famous painting on Dodo, now an extinct Bird.
9. Which Mughal emperor was renowned for his expertise in playing the Veena?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babar
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb was an accomplished Veena player. However, later in his life due to strict Islamic beliefs, he prohibited music in his court and supposedly buried his musical instruments.
10. The silver coin introduced during the reign of Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq was called
[A] Adl
[B] dinar
[C] Adha
[D] Bikh
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Correct Answer: A [Adl]
Notes:
The silver coin introduced during the reign of Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq was called Adl.
