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 following was the Sultan at Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded?
[A] Firoz Tughlaq
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

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2. Baburnama was written in which language?
[A] Para-Mongolic
[B] Chagatai Turkic
[C] Hijazi Arabic
[D] Bahrani Arabic

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3. The ambassador of Emperor James I, who reached in the court of Jahangir in 1615 was __:
[A] Sir James Hay
[B] Sir Thomas Roe
[C] Sir Thomas Howard
[D] Sir John Digby

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4. Kabir was a disciple of which among the following saints?
[A] Ravidas
[B] Ramananda
[C] Jaydeva
[D] Sukhanada

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5. Jujhar Singh, who was a Bundela Chief had revolted against:
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar

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6. Who among the following is called Zinda Peer?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Humayun

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7. In the light of events which occurred during the reign of Shahjahan, select the statement which is NOT correct:
[A] The capital of the mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
[B] Monthly scale was introduced in Mansabdari system.
[C] Foreign travelers Bernier, Travernier and Manucci visited the Mughal court.
[D] Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion.

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8. Which legendary Sufi saint of Chishti order was popularly known as ‘Chirag-e-Dehlavi (Chirag of Delhi)’?
[A] Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[D] None of the above

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9. Who wrote ‘Tarik-i-Feruz Shahi’ that mentions the conquest of Nagarkot Fort?
[A] Khawand Mir
[B] Badr Chach
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Ziauddin Barani

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10. Which among the following markets were introduced by Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Sahna-i-mandi and Sarai Adl
[B] Market for slaves
[C] Market for horses and cattle
[D] All of the above

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