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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Who among the following is associated with translation of Rajatarangini in Persian?
[A] Dara Shikoh
[B] Zain-ul-Abidin
[C] Abdul Razzaq Jilani
[D] Bande Nawaz
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Correct Answer: B [Zain-ul-Abidin]
Notes:
Rajatarangini is a metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE. It was translated into Persian by the orders of the later Muslim ruler Zain-ul-Abidin.
2. Who among the following scholars of Akbar’s Court translated Atharva veda into Persian?
[A] Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi
[B] Abdul Qadir Badayuni
[C] Naqib khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi]
Notes:
Akbar had a committee of scholars with cross lingual expertise. Some of them were Naqeeb Khan, Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni, Mulla Sheri and Sultan Haji Thanesari. In that era Mahabharat was translated into Persian and was renamed as Razm Namah (Saga of the Battlefield). Atharva Veda was translated by Haji Ibrahim Sirhindi.
3. Who amongst the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate built Jamait Khana Mosque?
[A] Qutub-ud-din-Aibak
[B] Ibrahim Lodhi
[C] Allauddin Khilji
[D] Mohammad Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Allauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji built Hauz Khas, Mahal Hazaar Satoon and Jamait Khana Mosque in Delhi.
4. As per the economic reforms of Allauddin Khilji who look after the market of cloth and groceries?
[A] Malik Qabul
[B] Rais Parwani
[C] Malik Yakub
[D] Khusru Malik
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Correct Answer: B [Rais Parwani]
Notes:
In the reign of Allauddin Khilji, Rais Parwani look after the the market of cloth and groceries (or Sarai Adl) near Badaun gate.
5. 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.
6. Who was defeated in the Battle of Ghaghra by Mughal emperor Babur ?
[A] Rana Sanga
[B] Medini Rai
[C] Muhammad Lodhi
[D] Ibrahim Lodhi
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Lodhi]
Notes:
In 1529 AD, the battle of Ghaghra was fought between Muhammad Lodi and Babur on the confluence of the Ganga and its tributary. But, again Babur again turned victorious and it consolidated his power in India.
7. 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.
8. Who among the following Mughal emperor executed Sambhaji ,the son of Shivaji ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Kambaksh
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
In 1689 AD, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb captured, tortured, and executed Chhatrapati Shivaji’s son, Sambhaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire in Deccan.
9. After Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s death who was his successor?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Aram shah
[C] Rajia Sultan
[D] Ruknuddin Firoj
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Correct Answer: B [Aram shah]
Notes:
After Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s death, his son Aram Shah became the Sultan of Delhi, reigned from 1210 to 1211.
10. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi issued copper coins instead of silver and gold coins?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq II
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad Tughlaq had introduced gold coins (Dinar) and silver coins (Adl or Adlis). However, it was difficult to maintain the supply of gold and silver coins on a large scale. Consequently, Tughlaq replaced those coins and started the circulation of copper and brass coins as the token currency which had the same value of gold or silver coins in 1330-32 CE. But, he failed in his attempt due to absence of security on coins, central mint and forgery of coins. The newly issued coins began to be devalued in markets and situation became worse. Then, at last, Sultan had to cancelled his farman and withdraw the token currency from market by exchanging it from silver pieces.
