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. In his account of late-13th-century southern India, Marco Polo described the region he called Ma’bar. Which kingdom was associated with this region?
[A] Kakatiya
[B] Satavahana
[C] Pandyan
[D] Chera
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Correct Answer: C [Pandyan]
Notes:
Marco Polo’s account refers to Ma’bar, a name used for the southeastern region of the Indian subcontinent associated with the Pandyan kingdom. He described its rulers, trade and pearl fisheries. The Pandyas were a major power in southern India during the late 13th century. This identification distinguishes Ma’bar from the Kakatiya realm, which was centred farther north in the Deccan.
2. “Rihla” was a work of which of the following?
[A] Mir Hasan Dehlvi
[B] Ibn Battuta
[C] Malik Murtaza
[D] Muhammad al-Idrisi
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Rihla records Ibn Battuta’s travels, which began in 1325 and continued into the 1350s. After his return to Morocco, his account was dictated to Ibn Juzayy, who compiled it. The work includes his experiences in India under Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
3. Who among the following ruler from South India was known as ‘Andhra Bhoj’ ?
[A] Krishna Devraya
[B] Vira Narsimha
[C] Tipu Sultan
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Devraya ]
Notes:
The ruler of Tuluva dynasty, Sri Krishnadevaraya was the famous ruler from South India who is known to be the best among people for his humanity, kind hearted and his judgment. He was the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar Empire. He earned the title of “Andhra Bhoj and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana”.
4. Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated who among the following rulers of Deccan?
[A] Vir Ballal III
[B] Vir Pandya
[C] Pratap Rudradeva
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In Deccan, Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated the Yadava King Ram Chandra of Devagiri, Pratap Rudradeva ( Kakatiya ruler of Warangal), Vir Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra) and Vir Pandya (Pandya ruler of Madurai).
5. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers), who was the religious advisor of king?
[A] Nyayadhis
[B] Panditrao
[C] Mazumdar
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: B [Panditrao]
Notes:
The Panditrao handled religious affairs and charitable grants in Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan.
6. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Shershahi”?
[A] Mulla Daud
[B] Abbas Khan Sherwani
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Nizamuddin Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [Abbas Khan Sherwani]
Notes:
Abbas Khan Sarwani wrote Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi under Akbar’s patronage, several decades after Sher Shah’s death. It recounts Sher Shah’s career and administration using earlier accounts and Afghan testimony.
7. When did the battle of Haldighati took place ?
[A] 1576 AD
[B] 1577 AD
[C] 1578 AD
[D] 1579 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1576 AD]
Notes:
The Battle of Haldighati took place in June 1576 between Maharana Pratap and a Mughal army led by Man Singh of Amber. The Mughal victory did not end Pratap’s resistance.
8. Who among the following rulers built Moti Masjid in Delhi ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the Red Fort complex in Delhi. It is a white marble mosque built around 1659-1660 AD.
9. The Battle of Waihind (1008-09 AD) was fought between whom?
[A] Mahmud of Ghazni and Anandapala
[B] Mahmud of Ghazni and Jaipala
[C] Jaichandra and Bakhtiyar Khalji
[D] Jaichandra and Mahmood Ghori
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Correct Answer: A [Mahmud of Ghazni and Anandapala]
Notes:
The Battle of Waihind in 1008-09 AD was fought between Mahmud of Ghazni and Hindu shahi ruler Anandapala. In this battle, Anandpala had organized a confederacy of rulers of Ujjain, Gwalior,Kalinjar, Kannauj, Delhi and Ajmer, but the alliance was defeated.
10. 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.
