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 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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2. “Silver Tanka” and “Copper Jital” coins were introduced by:
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Abu Bakr Shah
[C] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikander Lodi

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3. Shivaji had formed a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was named as:
[A] Nyaya Pradhan
[B] Ashta Sena
[C] Ashta Siddhi
[D] Ashta Pradhan

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4. In which year, Akbar had centralized the control and functioning of various mints?
[A] 1570
[B] 1572
[C] 1576
[D] 1578

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5. 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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6. During the reign of Krishna Dev Raya who among the following Portuguese travellers visited Vijayanagar?
[A] Barbosa & Paes
[B] Caesar Frederick
[C] Vasco Da Gama
[D] All of them

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7. 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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8. Which mughal emperor laid the foundation of Fateh Pur Sikri ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Babur
[D] Jahangir

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9. Who among the following rulers began his / her ruling with the modest titles “Malik” and ” Siphasalar”?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Rajia Sultan

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10. Which among the following Persian festival introduced by Balban in India?
[A] Navroj
[B] Mehregan
[C] Shab e Cheleh
[D] Jashn E sadeh

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