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. What was the real name of Afzal Khan, commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty?
[A] Samsuddin
[B] Sabar
[C] Abdullah Bhatari
[D] Muhammad Khan

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2. Shershah Suri introduced the coins made of _____?
[A] Silver & Copper Only
[B] Gold & Silver Only
[C] Gold, Silver & Copper
[D] Gold & Copper

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3. In which year Akbar built the Buland Darwaja  ?
[A] 1590
[B] 1600
[C] 1601
[D] 1605

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4. Which gold coin was issued during the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Varaha
[B] Tara
[C] Kakini
[D] None of the above

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5. The king of Vijayanagar empire, Achyuta Raya issued which type of coins?
[A] Varaha
[B] garuda
[C] Hanuman
[D] BalaKrishna

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6. 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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7. Which among the follwing son of Jahangir received patronage of fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Khusrau
[C] Shahryar
[D] Parvez

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8. Which queen of Jahangir was given the title of Padshah Begum ?
[A] Nur Jahan
[B] Jagat Gosai
[C] Shah Begum
[D] Khas Mahal Begum

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9. In which year Sikandar Lodi transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra?
[A] 1503 AD
[B] 1506 AD
[C] 1510 AD
[D] 1517 AD

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10. Which work of Sher Shah Suri have been called as ‘The arteries of the Empire’ ?
[A] Abolition of Internal customs and duties
[B] Improvement in land revenue system
[C] Construction of Roads & Sarais
[D] Establishment of highly centralised system

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