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. What was the real name of Afzal Khan, commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty?
[A] Samsuddin
[B] Sabar
[C] Abdullah Bhatari
[D] Muhammad Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Abdullah Bhatari]
Notes:
Afzal Khan was a general of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate. His real name was Abdullah Bhatari. He led military campaigns in former Vijayanagara territories, capturing forts such as Sira and Belur. In 1659, he was sent to fight Shivaji but died during a truce meeting at Pratapgad on November 10 or 20, followed by his army’s defeat.
2. Which of the following rulers of India issued Mahzarnama to take all the religious matters into his own hands ?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah Alam
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar declared or issued Mahzarnama to take all the religious matters into his own hands. This made him supreme in the religious matters. He issued Mahzarnama to curb the dominance of Ulema. It was written by Faizi in 1579.
3. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias
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Correct Answer: A [Gurjar Pratiharas]
Notes:
Gurjar Pratiharas established Marwar in Rajasthan and built the Temple city of Osean, near Jodhpur. Their origin is from Mandsaur and notable Kings are Nagabhatta-I, Nagabhatta-II and Mihirbhoja.
4. Who built the tomb of itmad ud daula?
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Nur Jahan
[C] Shershah
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]
Notes:
The Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daula was constructed by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan. IT was constructed between 1622 and 1628 where her father Itimad Ud Daula was buried.
5. When did the first Jauhar at Chiitorgarh happened ?
[A] 1303
[B] 1305
[C] 1307
[D] 1309
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Correct Answer: A [1303]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Allauddin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, attacked and captured Chittorgarh. Then, the first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh 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.
6. Shivaji’s father Shahji was a military commander under the Nizam Shahi rulers of which state?
[A] Ahmedanagar
[B] Pratapgarh
[C] Raigad
[D] Kolhapur
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedanagar]
Notes:
Shivaji’s father Shahji Bhonsle was the military commander under the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmednagar. After the decline of Ahmednagar, he transferred his services to Bijapur.
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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Correct Answer: B [1/4]
Notes:
In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was 1/4th i.e 25% of the land revenue was paid to the Marathas. It was collected from those territories which were not under direct control of Marathas.
8. In which year did Emperor Akbar invade the Chittorgarh Fort?
[A] 1568
[B] 1569
[C] 1570
[D] 1571
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Correct Answer: A [1568]
Notes:
Akbar invaded the Chittorgarh Fort in the year 1568. Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India and a UNESCO World Heritage site. At this time, third Jauhar at Chittor took place. Though, Rana Udai Singh II and the royal family of Mewar escaped before the capture of the fort and moved to the foothills of Aravalli range where Rana Udai Singh founded the new city, Udaipur.
9. Who among the following rulers built Moti Masjid in Agra fort?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built the Moti Masjid (or Pearl Mosque) in Agra and and was built around 1647-53 AD.
10. Who among the following Mughal rulers banned singing and dancing in court ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb banned singing and dancing in the royal court but not the playing of musical instruments. He himself was expert in playing rudra Veena. Many books on classical Indian music were written in Persian during his reign.
