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. Which of the following battles is subject matter of Alha Khand, a 12th Century epic poetic work in Hindi?
[A] Battle of Mandsaur
[B] Battle of Chittor
[C] Battle of Mahoba
[D] Battles of Tarain
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Mahoba]
Notes:
Paradidev (Parmal) who fought Prithviraj Chauhan-III in 1182 AD in the Battle of Mahoba. This battle is the subject matter of the Alha Khand (c. 12th Century) is an early poetic work in Hindi which consists of a number of ballads describing the brave acts
2. Which sultan of Delhi was contemporary of Chengiz Khan?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[D] Ibrahim Lodi
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iitutmish , the Sultan of Delhi, was contemporary of Mongol leader Chengiz Khan. In 1221 A.D., there was a danger of expected attack of Chengiz khan on Delhi.
3. 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.
4. Which Sultan had forbidden the Nobles to hold banquets & Festivities, and make marriage alliances without his permission?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Balban
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji lavishly distributed money and gold among his people, noble and ministers so that they might forget the murders he committed. He adopted a conciliatory policy towards Nobles and held banquets & Festivities.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following Mughal emperor had prohibited smoking and use of tobacco in 1617 AD?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahanagir]
Notes:
Jahangir is the Mughal emperor who prohibited smoking and use of tobacco in 1617 AD. Jahangir ruled from 1605 to 1627.
8. Ibaadat Khana which was constructed by Akbar at fatehpur Sikri was basically for the purpose of ______?
[A] Discuss matters related to propagation of Islam
[B] Discuss matters related to expansion of Din-i-Ilahi
[C] Discuss matters related to all religions
[D] Discuss matters related to Hinduism
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Correct Answer: C [Discuss matters related to all religions]
Notes:
Abul Fazal encouraged Akbar for debates on doctrinal and philosophical enquiries. Akbar displayed a curiosity in these discussions. The debate took place in the Ibadat Khana or Hall of Worship. The Ibadat Khana is now recognized to be the Diwan-i-Khas, which was founded in 1574 at the City of Fatehpur Sikri. It was opened for Sunni Muslims initially and was opened to all religions viz. Sufis, Shias, Christians, Zoroastrians, Hindus and Jains.
9. Who among the following introduced Kabuliyat and Patta?
[A] Babur
[B] Shershah
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: B [Shershah]
Notes:
Pathan Sultan Sher Shah Suri (1540 – 1545) measured and classified the land in terms of the produce and introduced Kabuliyat and Patta as instruments of settlement. During Akbar’s time, Todarmal made some reforms to that system and the whole empire was divided into Suba, Sarkar, Pargana and Mahal.
10. In the light of events which occurred during the reign of Shahjahan, select the statement which is NOT correct:
[A] The capital of the mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
[B] Monthly scale was introduced in Mansabdari system.
[C] Foreign travelers Bernier, Travernier and Manucci visited the Mughal court.
[D] Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion.
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Correct Answer: D [Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion.]
Notes:
Monthly scale was introduced in Mansabdari system by ShahJahan. Month-ratio or Month-scale system It was a new scaling device under which the salaries of mansabdars were put on a month scale: ten months, eight months, six months or even less. The obligations of the mansabdars for main¬taining a quota of sawars were brought down accordingly. The month-scale system was applied to both jagirs and those who were paid in cash. Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion during the reign of Aurangzeb.(Hence Option 4. is incorrect)
