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. The Mansabdari system was borrowed from ?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkey
[C] Mongolia
[D] Persia
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in Mongolia.
2. Which sultan of Delhi was contemporary of Chengiz Khan?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[D] Ibrahim Lodi
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iitutmish , the Sultan of Delhi, was contemporary of Mongol leader Chengiz Khan. In 1221 A.D., there was a danger of expected attack of Chengiz khan on Delhi.
3. A manuscript titled “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to which among the following mystics?
[A] Bhagat Pipa
[B] Surdas
[C] Bhagat Trilochan
[D] Bhagat Namdev
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Correct Answer: A [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a mystic poet and saint of Bhakti movement. He was a Rajput King of Gagaraungarh who abdicated the throne to become a Hindu mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was born in the Malwa region of North India in approximately AD 1425. The manuscript “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to Bhagat Pipa.
4. “Hasan Nizami” and “Fakh-e-Mudabbir” were the court poets of which ruler of Mamluk Sultanate?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aybak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Razia
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Correct Answer: A [Qutb-ud-din Aybak]
Notes:
“Hasan Nizami” and “Fakh-e-Mudabbir” were the court poets of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. Hasan Nizami was a Persian language poet and historian. Fakh-e-Mudabbir was a Persian author and courtier under successive Ghaznavid, Ghūrid, and Shamsī sultans in South Asia.
5. “Muazzama” was the title of which of the following Mughal Emperors?
[A] Shah Alam II
[B] Mohammad Shah
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Jahandar Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Bahadur Shah Zafar]
Notes:
Bahadur Shah Zafar also known as Bahadur shah I is known as Mughal Muazzama. He ruled from 1707 to 1712.
6. 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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Correct Answer: A [Jahandar Shah]
Notes:
Jizya was abolished by the Mughal ruler Akbar in 16th century but was re-introduced by Aurangzeb in 17th century. After the death of Aurangzeb Jahandar Shah abolished Jazia tax.
7. Who among the following are known as King Makers in Indian History?
[A] Sayyid Brothers
[B] Hussain Brothers
[C] Hassan Family
[D] Tardi Begh
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Correct Answer: A [Sayyid Brothers]
Notes:
Sayyif brothers is known as king makers in Indian History. Nawab Sayyid Hussain Ali and and his brother Abdullah Khan Barha, were kingmakers of the later Mughal Period. He is Best known for ordering the death of the Emperor Farrukh siyar.
8. In which among the following battles, Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Battle of Kannauj
[B] Battle of Chandawar
[C] Battle of Tarain III
[D] Battle of Talikota
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chandawar]
Notes:
The Battle of Chandawar was fought in 1194 between Muhammad Ghori and Jayachandra of the Gahadavala dynasty. It took place at Chandawar near Agra. Jayachandra was killed in this battle.
9. In the council of 8 Ministers of Shivaji which was called as Ashtapradhan , who was known as chief Minister and was responsible for General Administration?
[A] Peshwa
[B] Amatya
[C] Sachiv or Shuru Navis
[D] Majumdar
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Correct Answer: A [Peshwa]
Notes:
Peshwa is the chief minister in the council of Shivaji who is responsible for General Administration. The council had 8 ministers in the council. Peshwa was the most powerful after the emperor.
10. 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.
