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. “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.
2. Out of Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum , which are located at the same place?
[A] Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[B] Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[C] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal
[D] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom and Akbar’s Mausoleum
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Correct Answer: C [Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal]
Notes:
Capital of Akbar Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal (all fatehpur sikri ) mausoleum at Sikandara
3. Which among the following was not an Independent Kingdom?
[A] Bahamani Kingdom
[B] Qutub Shahi of Golconda
[C] Vijayanagar Empire
[D] Madurai Sultanate
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub Shahi of Golconda]
Notes:
Qutub Shahi of Golconda was not an independent kingdom. The Qutub Shahi dynasty ruled Golconda from 1518, initially as a breakaway state from the Bahmani Sultanate. It lost independence after Aurangzeb’s Mughal conquest in 1687, becoming a Mughal suba. Later, as the Nizam’s state and under British paramountcy post-1858, it was a princely state until 1948.
4. As recorded by Abul Fazl, Akbar, used to play which among the following music instruments?
[A] Dholak
[B] Tabla
[C] Nakkara
[D] Mridang
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Correct Answer: C [Nakkara]
Notes:
Nakkara is the famous instrument played by Akbar. He was a great Mughal king. This was recorded by Abulfazal.
5. Who among the following rulers of Bengal had issued a coin named Zurbe Murshedabad?
[A] Mir Jafar
[B] Mir Qasim
[C] Murshid Quli Khan
[D] Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Murshid Quli Khan]
Notes:
Murshid Quli Khan was the First Nawab of Bengal whose reign in this capacity was from 1717 to 1727. He changed the name of Makhsusabad to Murshidabad and as soon as Farrukhsiyar acknowledged his changing the name of Makhsusabad to Murshidabad he released Zurbe Murshedabad coin, in his own new mint.
6. Who was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it?
[A] Raja Karan
[B] Rana Hammir Deva
[C] Rana Rawal Ratan Singh
[D] Rama Chandra Deva
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Rawal Ratan Singh]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Rana Rawal Ratan Singh was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it. The first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh was also took place. It led by Rani Padmini, wife of Rawal Ratan Singh (King of Mewar) as she preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
7. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who looked after the foreign affairs?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dabir]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan ( or Council of Eight Ministers), Dabir ( or Samant) looked after the foreign affairs ministry. He helped the king on matters relating to foreign states and on problems of war and peace.
8. Who among the following was the first representative of East India company in the court of Jahangir ?
[A] William Hawkins
[B] Robert Clive
[C] Nick Robins
[D] Macaulay
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Correct Answer: A [William Hawkins]
Notes:
Captain William Hawkins was the first representative of East India company in the court of Mughal emperor Jahangir. He was well versed in Turkish ( turkish was the native tongue of Babur) and was called as English Khan by Emperor Jahangir.
9. Who among the following was a Turk of a Aibak tribe?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Ruknuddin Firoj
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Correct Answer: A [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a Turk of an Aibak tribe, which in Turkish language means Lord of the Moon. He was known in Indian history as the founder of Mamluk dynasty (or Slave dynasty), which ruled India from 1206-90 AD.
10. 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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Correct Answer: A [Qutb-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak began his rule with the modest titles ‘Malik’ and ‘Sipahsalar’ which had been conferred upon him by Muhammad Ghori.
