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. The irrigation tax was charged on the farmers for the first time by which among the following Sultans?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Tughlaq

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2. Which of the following Sena rulers introduced Kulinism in Bengal?
[A] Hemant Sen
[B] Ballala Sen
[C] Vijay Sen
[D] Lakshman Sen

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3. What was the common name of Mehrunissa?
[A] Jahan Ara
[B] Nur Jahan
[C] Hamida Bano
[D] Gulbadan Bano

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4. Which of the following achievements is not associated with Iltutmish?
[A] Initiation of the silver tanka and copper jetal
[B] Establishment of the iqtadari system
[C] Formation of the Chalisa
[D] Advocacy of the Divine Right Theory

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5. 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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6. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was in-charge of royal secretariat and King’s correspondence?
[A] Waqia-i-navis
[B] Surnavis
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Dabir

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7. In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was collected on how much of the land revenue?
[A] 1/3
[B] 1/4
[C] 1/5
[D] 1/6

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8. Which Mughal emperor was renowned for his expertise in playing the Veena?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babar

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9. Mahmud of Ghaznavi attacked Somnath temple in which year?
[A] 1025 AD
[B] 1026 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1029 AD

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10. Who built the tomb in the memory of Mughal emperor Humayun ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Bairam Khan
[C] Hamida Bano
[D] Sher Shah Suri

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