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 was Sultan of Delhi Sultanate when Timur invaded India in 1398?
[A] Mahmud Shah Tughluq
[B] Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji
[C] Aram Shah
[D] Ghiyas-ud-din Balban

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2. Who among the following was the writer of Tarikh-i-Firozshahi?
[A] Ziauddin Barni
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Firoz Tughlaq

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3. Shershah Suri introduced the coins made of _____?
[A] Silver & Copper Only
[B] Gold & Silver Only
[C] Gold, Silver & Copper
[D] Gold & Copper

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4. Who translated Baburnama from chagtai to Persian?
[A] Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
[B] Abul Fazal
[C] Khawaja Reazuddin Atash
[D] Humayun

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5. Who among the following assumed the title of Islam Shah Suri, ?
[A] Shershah Suri
[B] Jalal Khan
[C] Firuz Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Khan Suri

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6. Who started the construction of Alai Minar ?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Jallaluddin Khilji
[C] Mubarak Khan
[D] Shihabuddin

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7. The tomb of Babur was located at:
[A] Delhi
[B] Agra
[C] Kabul
[D] Multan

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8. Who among the following foreign explorers visited court of Emperor Shahjahan?
[A] Jean-Baptise Tavernier
[B] Manucci
[C] Bernier
[D] All of the above

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9. Balban got which title on defeating Mongols ?
[A] Ulagh Khan
[B] Diwan I Arj
[C] Zil -I Ilahi
[D] Nasir amir-ul momin

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10. Who among the following was the last ruler of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Kallimullah
[B] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah Wali
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah

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