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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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the Sultan of Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka. He reigned from 1325 to 1351 as the second Tughlaq ruler after Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1320-1325). Rebellions in South India during his rule, including by Harihara and Bukka, led to Vijayanagar’s establishment as Delhi lost control.
2. “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.
3. Which among the following travelers has recorded his experiences in “Kitab-i-Rehla” ?
[A] Amir Khusro
[B] Ibn Battuta
[C] Malik Murtaza
[D] Al-Bayhaqi
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Ibn batutta was an Arab traveler and adventure frm Morocoo. His book is a primary source of history of the region of Muhmmad bin Tughluq it throws ligh on the socio-political condition of his times.
4. Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi, when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil?
[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Jalal-ud Din Firoz
[D] Razia
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltumish was the first sultan of Delhi when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil. Iltutmish was born in an affluent family: his father Ilam Khan was a leader of the Ilbari Turkic tribe.
5. Faujdar and Amalguzar were the chief officials of the ‘Sarkars’ (administrative divisions) in Mughal Period. Amalguzar was related to which of the following operations?
[A] Law & Order
[B] Revenue
[C] Defence
[D] Audit and Accounts
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Correct Answer: B [Revenue]
Notes:
During the Akbar’s reign the Amalguzar was assigned to exercise a general supervision over all types of lands for the purpose of imperial rules and regulations and the assessment and collection of land revenue uniformly.
6. Which of the following battles helped Shershah to establish Suri Dynasty ?
[A] Battle of Kanauj 1540
[B] Battle of Chausa 1539
[C] Battle of Duhariya 1532
[D] Battle of Chandewar
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chausa 1539]
Notes:
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, modern-day Bihar. It helped Shershah to establish Suri Dynasty.
7. 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
8. Which among the following place is the birth place of Humayun?
[A] Agra
[B] Kabul
[C] Badakhashan
[D] Sasaram
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Correct Answer: B [Kabul]
Notes:
Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), is known by his name, Humayun was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530–1540 and again from 1555–1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned almost one million square kilometres.
9. Who was the ruler of Gujarat when Allauddin Khilji annexed it?
[A] Rai Karan
[B] Ramchandradeva
[C] Hammir Deva
[D] Ratan Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Rai Karan]
Notes:
In 1297 AD, Allauddin Khilji annexed Gujarat which was ruled by Rai Karan. He plundered Anhilwara and Somnath and married to Kamla Devi, the queen of Rai Karan.
10. Mongol invasions were repulsed by whom in the reign of Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Zafar Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Khizr Khan
[D] Alp Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Zafar Khan]
Notes:
Mongol invasions were repulsed by Zafar Khan who was military general in the reign of Allauddin Khilji. In 1298, as per order of Sultan Allauddin Khilji , about 30,0000 New Muslims were slaughtered in a day, as he suspected them of being involved in a conspiracy against him and of being a threat to his power. (Mongolians who settled near Delhi and accepted Islam were called “New Muslims”).