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 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. Which among the following two cities were joined by “Sadak-i-Azam” or the precursor of the Grand Trunk Road built by Shershah Suri?
[A] Agra & Calcutta
[B] Delhi & Patna
[C] Delhi & Sasaram
[D] Agra & Sasaram
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Correct Answer: D [Agra & Sasaram]
Notes:
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapath, Sadak-i-Azam, Badshahi Sadak. The road was known as Uttarapath (Northern Route) during the Mauryan period as Sadak-i-Azam or Shah Rah-i-Azam (The Great Road). It was built between Agra and Sasaram.
3. Who among the following were the last belligerents against whom Mohammad Ghori had led a campaign?
[A] Khokhars
[B] Gohils
[C] Baghelas
[D] Bhattis
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Correct Answer: A [Khokhars]
Notes:
Ghori had suffered a humiliating defeat in 1205 at the hands of the Shah of Khwarizm. Soon afterwards, he heard the news of a revolt by Khokhars in central Punjab. Hard pressed, Aibek appealed to Muhammad Ghori for help. The latter came to the Punjab, crushed the revolt and helped Aibek in restoring law and order. On his return journey to Ghazni, he was encamped at Jhelum on the Indus when a party of the Khokhar dare-devils stealthily entered his tent and put him to death on March 15, 1206.
4. The famous “Treaty of Purandhar” was signed between Shivaji and which among the following in 1665?
[A] Jaswant Singh
[B] Jai Singh
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jai Singh]
Notes:
The treaty of Purandhar was signed on Jun 11th 1665 between Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I who was the commander of Mughal army and Maratha ruler Shivaji.
5. Which Mughal Emperor had put a ban on killing of animals in certain days?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Akbar
[C] Darashikoh
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar put a ban in 1583 on killing animals on certain days.
6. “Sur Sagar”, a treatise on music was written during the reign of which of the following Mughal emperors?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Surdas was born somewhere between 1478 and 1483; and died somewhere between 1579 and 1584. He was contemporary of Akbar (reign. 1556-1605). Thus, Sur Sagar was composed during his reign. Tulsidas was also a contemporary of Akbar.
7. In which of the following forts Jahangir Mahal is located?
[A] Lahore Fort
[B] Agra Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Golconda Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Jahangir Mahal, a part of the famous Agra Fort, was built by Emperor Akbar as a residence for his son Jahangir. Exhibiting a blend of Central Asian and Indian architectural styles, it was an illustrative example of how Mughal architecture influenced traditional Rajput styles. Primarily used by the Rajput wives of Akbar, the palace is an important point of interest in Agra Fort, reflecting Akbar’s strategy of alliance with Rajputs via matrimonial alliances.
8. Hindi poet Jagannath Pandit Raj was the most favorite poet of which of the following Emperors?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
Hindi poet Jagannath Pandit Raj was the most favorite poet of Shahjahan. He served as Mughal emperors of Jehangir and Shah Jahan.
9. Which of the following Mughal Emperors shifted his imperial court and residence from Agra to Sikri, later renamed as Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar is the Mughal emperor who shifted his imperial court and residence deom Agra to Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.
10. 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.
