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. Muhammad bin Qasim, who was the first Muslim to have successfully invaded Sindh in 712 AD was commander of which caliphate?
[A] Rashidun Caliphate
[B] Umayyad Caliphate
[C] Abbasid Caliphate
[D] Fatimid Caliphate
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Correct Answer: B [Umayyad Caliphate]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Qasim led the Umayyad conquest of Sindh in 711–712 during Caliph al-Walid I’s reign. His forces defeated Raja Dahir in 712 and subsequently advanced to Multan.
2. The language of Chand Bardai’s Prithviraj Raso is commonly identified as which literary form?
[A] Hindi
[B] Awadhi
[C] Mewari
[D] Pingal
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Correct Answer: D [Pingal]
Notes:
Prithviraj Raso, a celebrated narrative poem associated with Chand Bardai and the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, is commonly described as being composed in Pingal or Brajbhasha. Pingal is a blend of Braj Bhasha (derived from Shauraseni Apabhramsha) and Eastern Rajasthani dialects. The poem’s language and textual history have been discussed in scholarship, so identifying it as Pingal is a suitably qualified description of its literary register.
3. Which of the following achievements is not associated with Iltutmish?
[A] Initiation of the silver tanka and copper jetal
[B] Establishment of the iqtadari system
[C] Formation of the Chalisa
[D] Advocacy of the Divine Right Theory
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Correct Answer: D [Advocacy of the Divine Right Theory]
Notes:
Iltutmish was known for innovations including the introduction of a new currency system and administrative reforms. He introduced the silver tanka and copper jetal, organized the Chalisa (a group of forty noblemen), and implemented the iqtadari system to manage land. The concept of the Divine Right Theory, however, is credited to Balban, one of his successors. This doctrine asserts the monarch’s authority is derived directly from God, and it was not a part of Iltutmish’s governance.
4. Out of the battles fought between contemporary rulers and Babur, which among the following resulted in the firm establishment of Babur’s rule in North India?
[A] Battle of Panipat
[B] Battle of Khanva
[C] Battle of Ghagra
[D] Second Battle of Panipat
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Khanva]
Notes:
The Battle of Khanwa was fought at Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought between the invading forces of the first Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of Panipat.
5. Alauddin Khilji attacked and captured Chittorgarh in Mewar, Rajasthan and changed its’ name as__:
[A] Khizarabad
[B] Mevabad
[C] Khilijabad
[D] Khasirabad
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Correct Answer: A [Khizarabad ]
Notes:
In 1303, Alauddin Khilji attacked and captured Chittorgarh in Mewar, Rajasthan. Khizr khan, the eldest son of Alauddin Khilji, was made the governor of Chittor and on his name Chittor was renamed as Khizrabad.
6. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar
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Correct Answer: C [Sar-i-Naubat]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (or Council of Eight Ministers), Sar-i-Naubat ( or Senapati) was the Commander-in-chief, who looked after the requirement and administration of the army.
7. Who was defeated in the battle of Chanderi by Babur?
[A] Rana Udai Singh
[B] Rana Sanga
[C] Medini Rai
[D] Muhammad Lodhi
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Correct Answer: C [Medini Rai]
Notes:
In 1528 AD, the Battle of Chanderi was fought between Babur and Medini Rai of Chaneri and in it, Medini Rai got defeated by Babur.
8. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, land tax was known as:
[A] Zakat
[B] Jaziya
[C] Khams
[D] Kharaj
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Correct Answer: D [Kharaj]
Notes:
Kharaj was land revenue. It was distinct from zakat, a levy on eligible Muslim wealth; jizya, a personal levy on specified non-Muslim subjects; and khums, the state’s share of war booty.
9. Which among the following syatems introduced by Sultan Sikandar lodi for measurement of land?
[A] Gaz-i-sikandari
[B] Airz-i-sikandari
[C] Diwan-i-sikandari
[D] Sahna-i-sikandari
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Correct Answer: A [Gaz-i-sikandari]
Notes:
Sultan Sikandar lodi introduced a new gaz system of Gaz-i-sikandari (or Sikandar’s yard) that means 32 digit of measuring system of cultivated lands.
10. Under Delhi Sultanate which officer was appointed for the maintenance of public morals ?
[A] Mustaufi
[B] Muhatasib
[C] Mushrif
[D] Mutsarif
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Correct Answer: B [Muhatasib]
Notes:
Muhatasib was an officer appointed to maintain law and order in a muncipality which is directly responsible for the public morals.
