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 among the following was the Capital of Bahamani Sultanate?
[A] Halebidu
[B] Gulbarga
[C] Humpi
[D] Badami
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Correct Answer: B [Gulbarga]
Notes:
From 1347 to 1425 Gulbarga was the capital of Bahamani Sultanate
In 1425, Ahmad Shah shifted capital from Gulbarga to Bidar
2. The year 1576, is famous for which among the following battles?
[A] Battle of Talikota
[B] Battle of Haldighati
[C] Battle of Gagron
[D] Battle of Khargaon
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Haldighati]
Notes:
Battle of Haldighati took place in 1576 between Rana of Mewar Maharana Pratap and Akbar forces led by Man Singh. It was a decisive victory for Akbar’s chieftain Man Singh. Abul Fazal called this war as “Battle of Khamnaur”.
3. Which among the following terms precisely defines the loans given to cultivators for seeds, farm implements etc. in the Sultanate and Mughal period?
[A] Dams
[B] Dahsala
[C] Taqqavi
[D] Nasaq
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Correct Answer: C [Taqqavi]
Notes:
Taqqavi is the loan given to the people for agriculture for rehabilitation. It is started by Tughlaqs. The loans are given also for agriculture development.
4. During the reign of which among the following rulers, Malik Muhammad Jayasi completed his epic work Padmavat?
[A] Shershah
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: A [Shershah]
Notes:
Malik Muhammad Jayasi completed his work Padmavat during Sher Shah’s reign.
5. Which among the following terms referred to Free Pass or Duty Free Trade?
[A] Parwana
[B] Nazarana
[C] Dustak
[D] Rahadari
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Correct Answer: C [Dustak]
Notes:
Dustak means free Pass or Duty Free Trade. Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar granted a forman to the East India Company, which is regarded as Magna Carta in the year 1717. As per the Farman the import and export duty of the company was exempted from the customs duty. Issuing of Dastak was permitted for transportation of goods.
6. As recorded by Abul Fazl, Akbar, used to play which among the following music instruments?
[A] Dholak
[B] Tabla
[C] Nakkara
[D] Mridang
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Correct Answer: C [Nakkara]
Notes:
Nakkara is the famous instrument played by Akbar. He was a great Mughal king. This was recorded by Abulfazal.
7. Who among the following Ashsta Pradhan’s was also known as Chitnis?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dandaphyaksha
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: A [Surnavis]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers), Surnavis (or Sachiv or Chitnis)) was in-charge of royal secretariat and King’s correspondence.
8. At the time of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s death, Iltutmish was the governor of which place?
[A] Peshawar
[B] Lahore
[C] Tarain
[D] Budaun
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Correct Answer: D [Budaun]
Notes:
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish was the third ruler and real founder of the Slave dynasty and at the time of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s death, he was the Governor of Budaun.
9. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoyed playing holy?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad-bin Tughlaq patronized many scholars of different backgrounds viz. Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also had discussions with them. He also used to enjoyed playing holy.
10. Who was the founder of Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Khizr Khan
[B] Ala ud din shah
[C] Muhammad Shah
[D] Mubarak Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Khizr Khan]
Notes:
After the invasion of Timur and the fall of the Tughlaq dynasty, Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid dynasty and ruled from 1414- 1421 AD. Due to fear of Amir Timur, he did not take up any royal title and postulated himself with the titles of Rayat-i-Ala (Sublime Banners) and Masnad-i-Aali or (Most High Post). During his reign, coins were struck in the name of Amir Timur. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Khizr Khan was the governor of Multan.
