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 Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate is called so because__?
[A] Its founder and his successors adopted the title Sayyid
[B] Its founder and his successors belonged to the Sayyid tribe of eastern Turkistan
[C] Its rulers claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad
[D] Its founder was a scholar of Islamic theology
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Correct Answer: C [Its rulers claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad]
Notes:
The dynasty is called Sayyid because its rulers claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad. Khizr Khan founded it in 1414, and it ruled Delhi until 1451.
2. Who founded the Bijapur Sultanate?
[A] Murad II
[B] Mehmood II
[C] Ibrahim Zubayri
[D] Yusuf Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Bijapur Sultanate around 1489-1490 after Bahmani Sultanate’s decline. He made Bijapur an independent sultanate and ruled until 1510. He established Shia Islam as the official religion in 1503 and built significant monuments like the citadel Arkilla and Faroukh Mahal palace during his reign.
3. “Silver Tanka” and “Copper Jital” coins were introduced by:
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Abu Bakr Shah
[C] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikander Lodi
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish established the silver tanka and copper-based jital as the principal denominations of the Delhi Sultanate. The silver tanka weighed about 175 grains, or 11.3 grams. His silver coins carried Arabic inscriptions.
4. “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.
5. Who among the following poets used to write the Urdu Ghazals with the pen name “Asad”?
[A] Mir Taqi Mir
[B] Dushyant
[C] Mirza Ghalib
[D] Amir Khusrow
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Correct Answer: C [Mirza Ghalib]
Notes:
Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib used Asad as an early pen name and later became famous as Ghalib. He wrote poetry in Urdu and Persian and received courtly honours from Bahadur Shah Zafar.
6. Which temple was built during Devaraya II’s reign in the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Hampi Temple
[B] Belgaum Temple
[C] Virupaksha Temple
[D] Hazara Rama Temple
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Correct Answer: D [Hazara Rama Temple]
Notes:
Hazara Rama Temple, also known as Hazura, was constructed under Devaraya II in the early 15th century. It is located in Hampi, the Vijayanagara Empire’s capital. The temple features Ramayana reliefs and was originally a sanctum with a pillared hall and ardhamandapa, later expanded with an open porch. Devaraya II ruled from 1422 to 1446 and expanded the empire through military conquests.
7. At which among the following places, Gokal Jat revolted against mughals in the 17th century?
[A] Hisar
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujain
[D] Bundelkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Mathura]
Notes:
Gokula led a Jat uprising in the Mathura region in 1669 against Mughal authority. Revenue grievances and conflict with local officials contributed to it. He was captured and executed, but later Jat resistance continued and eventually helped produce the Bharatpur state.
8. Who among the following died in consequence of falling from his horse playing chaugan?
[A] Humayun
[B] Qutub Ud Din Aibak
[C] Mohd Ghori
[D] Alludin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub Ud Din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Aibak died at Lahore in 1210 after falling from his horse while playing chaugan, or polo. His rule as an independent sultan lasted from 1206 to 1210.
9. Who among the following was defeated by Mohammed Ghori in battle of Chandawar?
[A] Prthviraj Chauhan
[B] Mularaja
[C] Jaichandra
[D] Jaypala
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Correct Answer: C [Jaichandra]
Notes:
Jaichandra was defeated by Mohammed Ghori in the battle of Chandawar in 1193-94. It took place at Chandawar (modern Chandawal near Ferozabad), on the Yamuna River close to Agra.
10. Octagonal shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of which of the following dynasties of Medieval India?
[A] Khalji
[B] Tughlaq
[C] Sayyid
[D] Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Lodi]
Notes:
‘Octagonal’ shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of Lodi dynasty. It is an eight sided mausoleum .This was one of the distinctive inventions of Lodis in architecture in India.
